Be the one who brings the healthy to your next gathering! This recipe has all the bases covered - quick, easy, delicious and nutritious! One cup of chickpeas contains a whopping 39 grams of protein! Move over protein powder and give whole food options the attention they deserve! And with cucumbers, tomatoes and parsley, you [...]
Sensational Salsa - Fresh salsa has so much flavour despite only using a few ingredients. The natural flavours of fresh produce really has a chance to shine! - tomato or 30 cherry tomatoes (diced), sweet onion (diced), pepper (orange, green or yellow), lime (freshly squeezed), olive oil, sea salt (to taste), jalapeno pepper (optional), cayenne [...]
Summer is here and with it comes a sense of freedom from the regular old schedule. Lazy summer days, trips to the beach and late night chats on the deck become part of our new normal. Sometimes we get caught up in holiday mode and forget to keep healthy eating a priority. Visits to the [...]
The holidays are quickly approaching and our schedules are filling with Christmas concerts, pageants and parties. It seems as though each time we get together, food is involved in some fashion. It can get overwhelming and difficult to make healthy choices in a snow squall of indulgences! This past weekend, I hosted a Christmas dinner, [...]
I made this salad dressing earlier this week. It is super easy & delicious. It is a great source of healthy fat too. Store bought dressing is often made with hydrogenated oils, flavour enhancers & preservatives. Guess what - low fat versions are even worse! We actually need a little healthy fat in our dressings [...]
There is nothing better than a crisp salad on a hot summer night! Today I share with you a recipe for an easy eggless caesar salad dressing. Sometimes people feel nervous about preparing and serving a salad dressing made with raw eggs - especially if the salad is going to be enjoyed at a party [...]
Dad's Nacho Dip - I'll be making this dip this weekend in honour of my dad. This was one of his favourites! This is the first Father's Day since he passed away. I think I'll skip the beer that he would have enjoyed with it though! - cream cheese (regular), Greek yogurt, salsa, mozzarella cheese [...]
Hello Fall! Don't get me wrong, I have been LOVING the past week or so of unseasonably warm temperatures, however there is just something wonderful about autumn that gets me excited. I think it is the combination of cozy sweaters, warm foods and pretty leaves that get the ball rolling. Butternut squash is one of [...]
