Pot pie is the epitome of winter comfort food. And there is no reason we need to wait until we have an extra large turkey dinner or a leftover roast chicken to enjoy this pastry topped wonder. Because, as this Almost-Veggie Pot Pie proves, pot pie is so much more than it’s poultry parts. The…
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Loaded Veggie Nachos
We’ve been going on and on about the deconstructed meal concept lately. We can’t get enough of it, because it totally works! The deconstructed meal allows families to eat the SAME meal together. It means parents don’t have to be short order cooks. It allows kids to build their confidence in trying new foods with…
Four-Ingredient Cheesy Zucchini Bites
How’s your summer going? They seem to go by faster every year don’t you think? It’s already been two weeks since my daughter turned two and I’m seeing so many changes in her. It’s like she’s turned into to a full-on toddler over night. One of the biggest changes I’ve noticed is her acceptance of food. I can’t…
How To: Quickie Meal – Fettuccine with Roasted Ratatouille
When it comes to a ‘quickie meal,’ pasta really can’t be beat. And I’m going to apologize, you may only be seeing quickie meals from my end for the next, oh, 2 years. Life is just busy with a capital B. Anyone out there relate? With everything going on in our lives these days, I…
How To: Healthy Sides – Honey Roasted Carrots with Tahini Yogurt Sauce
Grilling season is almost upon us! Woo hoo! FINALLY! After enduring a long and extremely cold winter, I can now see the light! This past weekend the sun was shining, the birds were chirping, and I bought my first pair of capris for this season. Spring is here! Time to break open the bbq and…
How To: Quickie Meal – Roasted Vegetable and Sausage Sheet Pan Supper
You may have noticed a surge in blog posts that fall in the “quickie meal” category. Life is busy. Gone are the days of cooking elaborate three course sit down dinners. Most of the time, it is hard to manage even one course,…
How To: Seasonal Cooking – Farro Salad with Roasted Winter Vegetables, Tofu, and Goat Cheese
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…