We need date nights now more than ever! Whether you’re in a newer relationship or one that has been going strong for years, date nights are so much fun! It doesn’t have to be fussy! It can be as easy as a delicious casserole, a lovely glass of wine or non-alcoholic spritzer and a special…
It’s September and soup season is starting – yeah! One of my favourites is my Roasted Tomato Soup recipe. Hit the farmers markets to take advantage of the “end of season” tomatoes and make a big pot of this delicious and nutritious soup for the weekend. Roasted Tomato Soup Ingredients 8 cups of chopped fresh, ripe,…
These lovely shrimp kabobs or skewers are so quick and simply delicious for any dinner. I was recently in the Bahamas and I craved these every day. In Canada, we call them Prawns, in the US they call them Shrimp and in Spain, they call them Gambas..whatever you call them…enjoy! I am now home and cooking up…
Okay, the sun is shining…and I am craving a big beautiful salad with a little bit of a kick…¡Vamos! Mexican Salsa Salad! Ingredients 4 cups salad greens 2 cups black beans 2 cups fresh corn (can use frozen) 1 cup chopped grilled or roasted skinless chicken, shredded 2 bell peppers, any color, seeded and chopped…
I just came back from a run along our beautiful seawall where it was raining sideways and it gave me a craving for a hot, comforting bowl of soup inspired by the ocean. I prepared this quick, easy, fresh, and healthy Salmon Chowder. It was so delicious! The great thing about this recipe is…
Okay, now that we have eaten and drank our way through the holidays it’s time to get back on track. Some things I do to get back to feeling myself is: Start each morning with lemon water Begin breakfast with a green drink Eat more vegetables at each meal throughout the day So, today I…
Peri Peri Chicken This dinner was inspired by Colin Cowie’s African recipe Peri Peri Hot Sauce, Olives, and Preserved Lemons! Ingredients 1 cup Peri Peri sauce (recipe below or Nandos’s) 4 chicken breasts with bone-in 8 garlic cloves (whole) 12 Green Olives 1 preserved lemon (chopped coarsely) 1 lemon cut in wedges for garnish Directions…
The Secret to these Brussels Sprouts is that the leaves are individually peeled and sauteed…..so tender and sweet! Serves 6 Ingredients 1 1/2 lbs Brussels Sprouts 4 slices of bacon (optional if vegetarian) 1 red onion 3 tablespoons of olive oil Directions Prepare the brussels sprouts, slice the end of each brussel sprout so you…
Amazing, melt in your mouth, party in your mouth, BBQ Ribs! 4 Servings Ingredients 1/3 cup brown sugar 2 tablespoons chili powder 1 teaspoon cayenne powder 1/4 teaspoon cumin powder 1 teaspoon oregano ½ teaspoon herb de Provence 2 Racks baby back ribs 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth 1 teaspoon cider vinegar 2 cloves…
Michael my husband loves baked beans and this is his favourite fast food dinner. I have created a healthy version that are so creamy and delicious! I do not add any sugar, molasses or ketchup…but don’t worry you won’t miss them! Serves 8 Ingredients 4 cups of dried navy or white beans, I use “Great Northern White…
