I have nothing against the humble hummus. In fact, we have a fantastic hummus recipe for you right here! But sometimes, you want a change from the usual garlicky chickpea dip. Enter edamame. Edamame are soybeans that are typically found in their pod. They are rich in protein and fiber and have such a delicious…
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How To: Recipe Makeover – Chocolate Avocado Mousse
I know what you are all thinking… First we try to hide tofu in a burger, and now avocado in chocolate mousse?? What is this blog coming to?!?! But let me tell you, the same husbands who typically scoff at tofu, will absolutely LOVE this mousse. It’s rich, it’s chocolatey, it’s creamy and buttery, when…
How To: Snack Healthy – Perfect Microwave Popcorn
We are big popcorn fans in this household. It really is the perfect morning, afternoon, or evening snack. And while I do love our savoury stove top version, there are times when you NEED that air-popped taste this instant and don’t even want to take the time to break out your very large dutch oven and…
How To: Use Up Your Leftovers – Avocado Chicken Salad
I was debating what to call this post: “How To: Quickie Meal” “How To: Healthy Lunch” “How To: Make the most delicious chicken salad you’ve ever had!” But instead, after being left with a couple of leftover chicken breasts from a previous roast chicken dinner, I went with the leftover route. When cooking just for…
Quinoa Granola
I’m normally a traditionalist when it comes to granola. Give me some oats, nuts, dried fruit, and maybe a handful or two of coconut, and I’m sold. Like our first homemade granola recipe – It’s just delicious! But here’s the thing – the 8 day holiday of Passover begins tonight. This means no leavened bread…
How To: Snack Healthy – Apple Slices with A Twist!
An apple a day keeps the doctor away – right? I prefer an apple a day keeps the afternoon hunger at bay! And these apple snacks definitely kick the usual apple slices up a notch! Sure, you could just grab an apple for your afternoon snack, but me, I need something with a little more…
How To: Grab and Go Breakfast – Frittata Muffins
I’m mostly a sweet breakfast kind of gal. I guess that’s pretty evident from our overnight oats, slow cooker oatmeal, breakfast cookie and muffin posts. But sometimes, all you crave is the traditional diner egg breakfast. But who has time to cook up a delicious omelet or frittata during the weekday morning rush? I know…