I posted a teaser pic of this salad on instagram and claimed we had a new favourite grain in town. Move over quinoa – farro has arrived. I’m a sucker for texture and farro has got me hooked. It’s like the chewier and heartier cousin to brown rice. And it combines perfectly with a smattering…
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How To: Slow Cooker – Vegetarian Coconut Curry Soup
The dinner theme in our house these days can be summarized by one word – easy! Delicious? Sure that’s good too. And quick? A bonus. But most importantly, it has to be a meal that comes together with as little chiffonading and pan searing as possible. And this is why I have really been singing…
How To: Healthy Lunch – Asian Tofu and Vegetable Chopped Salad
I always know that summer is over when I have to don a long sleeve shirt before heading out on my early morning run. Fall is nearly here and that means winter is also just around the corner. Sorry to burst your warm weather bubble. Growing up my family would escape Canada’s very cold winter…
How To: Kitchen Tip – Multi-Purpose Spice Mix for Meal Prep
We have obviously been inspired by summer to light up the grill. Or in my case, turn on my electric stove and bust out the indoor grill pan. Whatever method you choose, this do it yourself seasoning mix and meal prep tip will become a staple in your house too. Prepping a batch of freshly…
How To: Quickie Meal – Thai Kale Salad with Sesame Tofu
We are definitely making up for our long and cold winter – this weekend was hot hot hot! I normally am not one to complain about a beautiful sunny summer day. It’s never a bad thing when you have a drink in hand and a pool to sit by. However, when your air conditioning breaks…
How To: Recipe Makeover – Tofu and Sweet Potato Nachos
I made a big mistake when making this delicious spin on the classic greasy bar snack – I didn’t make a double batch. And trust me, after one giant forkful of this platter of deliciousness, you will also regret not picking up an extra sweet potato or two. Thinly sliced and roasted rounds of sweet…
How to: Recipe Makeover – Tofu Bahn Mi
This is a bahn mi. It’s simply a sandwich with vietnamese roots. And with this heat? It’s sandwich season in my kitchen. The bun is a french style baguette and the filling can be any variety of meat, seafood or tofu which is usually accompanied by crunchy pickled vegetables, herbs and a chili kick of…