So it's been a while since I posted a recipe and it's basically because I started a newish gig that involves some travel and lots of catered lunches. All I can say is that I'm loving the job and maybe a little too much as some of my pants have gotten a wee bit snug...
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Lebanese Rice, Lentils and Caramelized Onions (Mujaddara)
How often do you try something new? Like new new? We all get stuck in our day to day routines and dare I say, ruts. I'm guilty of just grabbing the same-ish groceries week after week and making my same go-to meals or going out to dinner at my usual spots and ordering...
Summer Corn Salad
I love vegetables. Always have. When I was little, I watched commercials with kids hating brussels sprouts and broccoli unless they were covered in cheese sauce and it was super weird to me. My sister and I would fight over the last mushroom or baby corn in our stir...
Watermelon Feta Salad
A beautiful red and white salad perfect for celebrating Canada Day. It's super fast - just cut up some watermelon, slice some red onions, and chop parsley. Crumble some Greek feta cheese over top and drizzle with a little balsamic vinegar. It's refreshing and the...
Easy Perfectly Cooked Bacon
Weekend brunch is so over-rated. The line ups alone are enough to kill me. Seriously, I cannot even bear it. I see it all the time - huge lines outside popular brunch spots, folks just waiting around, probably hangry, to get a table. I've been guilty of the same...
Grilled Haloumi & Fresh Herb Salad
So last week I entered on a self-imposed Instagram food-venture called #saladweek. I wanted to kick-start some healthier habits and with the warmer weather nearing, I figured I'd put it out there and commit to a salad a day for a week. I don't like eating the same...
Baby Kale and Sweet Potato Salad
This endless winter, I've been craving soup, stews, and hearty foods. Craving a salad during a windchill factor forecast? Uhh, not so much. However, I've been looking to lighten up my calories, boost my nutrient intake, and still feel satisfied and this salad seemed...
Japchae (Gluten-Free Korean Glass Noodles)
Do you bring a bagged lunch or do you buy? With my dietary restrictions, I almost always bring my lunch. If I'm not prepared, I'll end up buying ginger ale and a bag chips or popcorn for lunch at the convenient store in my office. Not ideal. In the summer,...
Maple Cayenne Brussels Sprouts
Poor brussels sprouts - they've always had such a bad rap. It's too bad because they're actually delicious, even candy-like when roasted in a touch of maple syrup. This recipe is my new go-to side for Thanksgiving and Christmas meals. It's the perfect side to meaty...
Roasted Vegetable Soup
Hearty, belly-warming, satisfying soup. That's what I've been craving ever since the weather started to get chilly. When fall comes, I naturally move away from cold salads and try to get my fill of veggies with soups instead. The colder weather and dark nights...