If you have followed me for even five minutes, you know how much I LOVE canned beans. They are one of my favourite pantry staples (right up there with pasta and nuts & seeds). Why do I love canned beans…? They’re packed with plant protein, loaded with fiber, and super economical too! Not to mention […]
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It just seems like yesterday I was gearing my gang up for back-to-school, now my boys are 23 & 25?! Not sure how that happened, but here we are. If you’re a parent, you know how time literally flies…insert sad crying face emoji! I know from lived experience how hectic and, at times, overwhelming this
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I LOVE the thick of summertime. The heat. Ice cream becoming its own food group. The fab fresh local produce: watermelon, peaches, cherries, blueberries, not to mention the loads of veg grown right here in Ontario! I LOVE it all!! To celebrate everything summer has to offer, I put together a list of my fave
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Whether you’re heading to the cottage, camping, or kickin’ it in your own backyard, the first long weekend of summer calls for a fun, delicious & doable menu! Cheers to long weekend eating!! Loaded Caesar Pasta Salad With Roasted Chickpea Croutons This loaded salad is perfect for your long weekend gathering. Because who doesn’t LOVE
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To me, nothing screams ‘SPRING’ like sweet peas, fresh mint and citrus (lemons & limes). If you’re a fan of these three flavours/foods – I’ve got the springtime recipes for you! Sweet Pea Pesto Up your pesto game with a bag of frozen peas. (Not just for sprained ankles anymore. Ha!) They’re sweet, delicious, nutritious
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If you’re looking to incorporate more plant protein and fibre into your diet, canned beans are an economical and versatile way to do just that! This chickpea salad is a twist on tuna salad (without the tuna…I laugh every time I say that!!) – and it’s fab slathered between slices of sourdough and/or served on
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As someone who’s borderline obsessed with pumpkin spice and pasta, I couldn’t let National Pasta Day (today!! Friday, Oct 17th) pass without combining my two favourite “P’s”: Pumpkin Spice & Pasta! And I had the pleasure of doing just that on CTV Your Morning Ottawa. I shared two savoury pumpkin recipes featuring a touch of
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I absolutely love roasted cauliflower! It lends itself well to a variety of different flavours and ingredients. This salad is literally a flavour explosion mouthful, is super nutrient dense and makes a fabulous Thanksgiving side dish (perfect for vegans and/or vegetarians too!). Note: When preparing this recipe – don’t be alarmed at the amount of
If you’re in need of a fab weeknight supper (or hearty side dish) and you have a mountain of garden fresh tomatoes & zucchini (hello, September goodness!), this rustic and flavourful recipe is calling your name! This recipe calls for cooked lasagne noodles that are chopped into smaller pieces. If this seems like too much
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Chop + plop in bowl + toss = my kinda ‘cooking’! Note: this is what I call a ‘loose’ salad. Meaning: no need to stress about exact measurements AND it’s the perfect excuse to use up any fresh herbs you may have on hand (or in your garden: basil, chives and/or oregano will work too!).
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