At the beginning of January, I was all – “One carb per day,” and now I’m all – “One carb per meal.” It just feels good, okay?! Enter: Orzo. A little rice-shaped pasta that absorbs flavours and makes a perfect side dish or salad. Cooking orzo is easy – Just add some olive oil to…
Category: Recipes
Gooey Caramelized Banana Oatmeal
I heard you wanted to spice up your breakfast game?! Since I’m a people-pleaser, I bring to you – gooey caramel-covered warm banana slices atop creamy oatmeal made with cashew milk and topped with numerous complimentary little additions that will make you exuberant that you are moving on from your old breakfast routine and beginning…
Asian Noodles in a Peanut Sauce
Carbs and fats. My two favourite things, brought together in one delicious marriage. I do. This recipe is the perfect Friday night, tired-from-a-long-work-week, make-in-thirty-minutes, uber yummy dinner. Jam-packed with flavour and containing all the the essentials that go into a meal – protein, carbs and fats. I got you. The protein: Tofu is the main…
Pear, Mozzarella and Caramelized Onion Flatbread
Are you a human? Well then this recipe is for you! Because, NO ONE that I know and respect dislikes pizza. Honestly, if someone tells you they don’t like pizza, they’re lying. Don’t trust them. Ordering pizza has never really been something that I do very often. I guess because I don’t think about it….
Tropical Nice Cream
Hey! It’s 2020 and did you hear that ice cream can be made of fruit now, and not cream? It’s true, man! Now we can eat it every night, guys! Woop, woop! My dad is a HUGE ice cream fanatic and I have definitely inherited the same taste buds from him. Any kind, anywhere –…
Panettone Bread Pudding
Alright friends, gather up all of your sweet holiday leftovers and let’s make a bread pudding. I mean, when bread is the focal point of a dessert, I’m game. Count me in to eat the whole thing, all by myself, with no disturbances. It’s called waste prevention. I’m helping the environment. Bread pudding – that…
Salted Coconut Caramel Sauce
Say hello to this homemade salted caramel sauce that is brought to you by all desserts everywhere that need that extra oomph to take them to the next level. Hello. If you follow my posts, you may know that I do my best to avoid cow’s milk whenever I can. I never drink it straight,…
Jewelled Brussel Sprout Kale Salad with Honey Dijon Dressing
People say brussel sprouts are either a thing you love or hate. I call bologna. I say they are delicious and here is the proof: Jewelled Brussel Sprout Kale Salad with Honey Dijon Dressing. Prepare them properly and those haters ain’t gon be hatin’ no mo. Ahhh the brussel sprout. It looks like a mini…
White Wine Israeli Couscous with Spinach and Mushrooms
Looking for a quick and easy side dish to add to your holiday spread?! I have the perfect thing – Israeli couscous cooked in wine. Satisfying, sophisticated and sexy. This dish is so simple…sauteed shallots, garlic, mushrooms and spinach deglazed with white wine, mixed into a heaping pile of delicious, brilliant Israeli couscous. Hellllloooo. Israeli…
Spirulina Chia Parfait
On a health kick until Christmas Eve, then I’ll be rockin’ my stretchy pants and stuffing my face full of holiday goodies. Until then, I’ll be making this chia parfait every morning to make room for what’s ahead. It’s kind of like a healthy version of a trifle – a lot of layers and a…