Want to add more plant-based protein to your family’s meals in 2026? The following recipes are simple to prepare, economical, delicious & doable and use mostly pantry staple items. I hope you and your family love these plant protein-packed recipes as much as my gang does. If you’re hungry for 70 + MORE delicious & […]
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What an absolute treat to be a guest on Andryanna Gonko’s podcast: The Juggle Is Real (click here to listen). We chatted about realistic ways to feed your family, taking the pressure off mealtime perfection, and I shared some ‘delicious & doable’ recipes and ideas that use pantry staple items and will fuel you &
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A Mediterranean, plant-protein-packed twist on a classic weeknight favourite: Tuna Casserole. If your family is not a fan of chickpeas, substitute: 2 cups (500 mL) chopped cooked chicken OR 2 (170 g) cans of drained tuna. Ingredients Topping Directions Makes 8 portions. Enjoy! Delicious & Doable Tips: ~ not a fan of artichokes? Omit them,
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Always a treat to cook up a storm with Will Aiello in the CTV Your Morning Ottawa kitchen! Wondering what to do with all those holiday leftovers and ingredients? I’ve got you covered. From my kitchen to yours: Happy New Year! And yes, I’m wearing PJ’s – I absolutely love that do-nothing time between Christmas
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‘Tis the season to celebrate the holidays with fun, delicious & doable breakfast ideas. What a treat to join the BT gang and share some festive morning grub recipes in the lead-up to Christmas! From my kitchen to yours: Merry Christmas and Happy Everything!! If you’re hungry for more delicious & doable recipes (using pantry
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Always happy to chat & share recipes with my good pal Kevin Fell on 2Day FM – especially when we’re chatting festive, fun & fabulous dishes/recipes! If you’re in need of a last minute recipe for a holiday gathering, I’ve got you covered (in caramel…ha!)! ~ Gingerbread Caramel Covered Brie: perfect if you’re hosting a
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This divine work of art (using nothing but pantry staples!) is a guaranteed showstopper. It presents as beautifully as it tastes and will have your holiday guests raving for days. Serve as an appetizer or as a cheese course with Port for an after-dinner nibble. Ingredients Directions TIP: ● Use dried cranberries or dried blueberries
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Shortbread cookies might be one of my favourite things about Christmastime. Joy to my world = eating copious amounts of buttery shortbread cookies. As much as I LOVE a traditional whipped shortbread, I also like to play around with different flavours too. The best part about this recipe? You end up with two different flavours:
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If you’re in need of a last minute recipe for a holiday gathering, I’ve got you covered (in caramel…ha!)! ~ Gingerbread Caramel Covered Brie: perfect if you’re hosting a holiday open house.~ Roasted Cauliflower Salad with Tahini Molasses Dressing: fabulous (and nutritious) festive side dish – pairs well with turkey, beef or a rack of
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For the longest time, I only used tahini when making dips (like my spicy lentil dip (recipe below) or hummus). Then one day while out on a run (where most of my culinary creations occur), I thought ‘what if I used tahini as an ingredient in a pan of blondies’ and ta-da: my Ginger Studded
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