Healthy, easy recipes for the home cook
Blistered shishito peppers are a tasty and some times surprising snack – about 1 in 20 of these sweet peppers have an extra spicy kick!! They make an excellent quick healthy appetizer and are naturally low carb and gluten free. One of the things I […]
Thai peanut chicken is an easy and flavorful dinner. Chicken thighs are baked in a Thai style peanut sauce in this family friendly dish that is low carb and keto friendly. Serve with your favourite vegetable and rice or cauliflower rice for a complete meal. […]
Miso eggplant is a flavourful and easy side dish. Oven roasted eggplant rounds are drizzled with a bright miso sauce made from miso, lime juice & rice wine vinegar. I think eggplant is one of the vegetables I can just never get enough of. […]
Garlic parmesan asparagus is an easy and flavourful side. Fresh asparagus spears are covered in garlic and parmesan cheese before being oven roasted to perfection. Do any of you get as excited about asparagus season as I do?? I can’t wait for it every year, […]
These simple spinach quesadillas are bursting with fresh spinach and melty cheese. These quesadillas make for a great party appetizer, but I also love these for an easy and tasty lunch or dinner or even a late night snack! Quesadillas are a long time favourite […]
These vegetarian breakfast burritos are packed with scrambled egg, pinto beans, seasoned peppers and cheese. Top with salsa and gaucamole for a Mexican inspired breakfast! These burritos are a great make ahead breakfast option – freezer instructions included! Breakfast burritos are a beautiful […]
This grain free and plant based falafel bowl is such a great lunch or light dinner. Homemade falafel is the heart of this bowl along with a parsley tomato salad, cucumber, olives and drizzled with tahini sauce. If you’re like me and you make […]
Sauteed leeks are blended with potato, broth and herbs in this vegan version of the classic French potato leek soup. It’s a comforting soup that is both flavourful and subtle perfect for chilly days. It’s supposed to be spring here, but it is still […]
This is the BEST falafel I’ve ever eaten! Light and airy yet crispy falafel balls filled with herby garlic flavour made easily at home! Naturally gluten free and dairy free these homemade falafel. As a person who has spent many years of her life as […]
This comforting lentil casserole is a family favourite! Lentils and kidney beans are simmered with diced tomatoes, rosemary, and garlic then topped with shredded cheddar cheese and then put in the oven for a quick broil for this easy weeknight meal you will want to […]
Instant Pot lentil tacos are sure to become a family favourite. Flavourful, healthy, easily customizable and only 14 minutes of cook time what’s not to love? Instant pot lentil tacos are a weekly staple in our house. They are quick and easy, healthy, and an […]
Spaghetti in a delicate gorgonzola cream sauce with wilted spinach and topped with toasted breadcrumbs – only 6 ingredients, most of which are likely in your pantry, and 15 minutes cook time for this beautiful and comforting pasta dish. The best way I can explain […]
Vegetarian miso ramen is an easy, gut healthy ramen recipe filled with miso, garlic, ginger, shitake mushrooms, kale and a soft boiled egg. Easily adapted to vegan by swapping the egg for tofu, this comforting noodle bowl is ready to eat in 15 minutes. I […]