One thing I love about dishes like paella is that they’re not meant to be fussy or finicky, just classic comfort food that makes a big generous satisfying serving. I incorporated sliced pepper, mushroom and kale because I wanted to use them up (and you know me and adding extra veg to everything), but toss in whatever you’re feeling…
Read moreEasy Baba Ganoush (slightly sweet and a hint of smokey)
Creamy, savoury, satisfying, and always a big hit at parties, this middle eastern dish is a great addition to your crudités boards, snack-game, on sandwiches, in Whole Bowls, or simply on its own! For this recipe, I drizzled the eggplant with some honey before roasting for a hint of sweet, and then used a special smoked sea salt from Vancouver Island Sea Salt Co. to give it a delightfully smokey flavour…
Read moreSimple Easy Coq au Vin
Boeuf bourguignon, ratatouille, coq au vin…these traditional French foods may seem intimidating to the home cook thinking they can only sample the warming flavours in Parisian bistros, but the truth is they’re simply just big ol’ slow-cooked one-pot-wonder stews…Seriously you guys, it doesn’t get easier…and tastier…than the above, and today we’re exploring one of my faves, coq au vin…
Read moreSimple Roast Chicken with Lemon & Herbs (Plus Carving Tips)
Roasting a whole chicken may seem daunting at first. I mean, you hear countless stories regaling the horrors of roasting the infamous Thanksgiving turkey, popping any whole bird in the oven should be a task reserved for the brave! But I promise you, roasting a chicken is nothing like roasting a turkey. And in all honesty, roasting a turkey isn’t that hard either, but we’ll touch on that another day…
Read moreCoconut Cilantro Lime Baked Chicken Breasts
This right here, is one of my faves, and evidently, is one of my clients’ faves too. With just a few ingredients, and even fewer steps, you turn an otherwise bland chicken breast into a tasty and satiating topper for your veggies, salad, and bowls...
Read moreStrawberry Rhubarb Compote with Lemon-Vanilla Whipped Coconut Cream
One of my favourite markers of this time of year is the first rhubarb harvest. In addition to the delightfully tangy taste, rhubarb has been linked to weight balance, cardiovascular health, digestive ease, bone strength, cancer prevention, improved circulation, and even prevention of diseases such as Alzheimer’s due to its high levels of vitamin K...
Read moreBaked Chicken Thighs with an Apricot-Thyme Glaze
Don’t be turned off by the title - this super simple week-day saver recipe is as easy as it is delicious. In fact, it’s not only easy, but extraordinary versatile! If you can’t find a good apricot jam or compote, simply sub with some other sweet-spread (I’m a personal sucker for Oregon grape jelly). Don’t have thyme in your pantry? Sub with basil, or rosemary! Essentially all this recipe is showing you is that slathering your bird with whatever preserve and herbs you have lying around is one of the quickest ways of turning an otherwise bland baked protein into an exciting burst of flavour, with no more effort than it takes to butter a piece of toast...
Read morePaleo Apple Cinnamon Pudding Cake
As I mentioned in the Chewy Chocolate Chunk Walnut Cookie post, I am a strong believer that there are no such things as failed desserts, just opportunities for a new pudding recipe! Enter Exhibit A: the apple cinnamon pudding cake. It was supposed to just be a normal apple cake, but I added a tad too much tahini, liked what happened, then remade the recipe with some warming spices for a delightful fall treat!
Read moreSavoury Herb Bread (grain-free)
One of the biggest things people miss when cutting out gluten or grain-based foods is fluffy moist bread. Rice and tapioca-based gluten-free flours are notoriously chalky, and many people who are avoiding grains in general, or are taking on a low-carb lifestyle, feel that bread is completely off the table. Not so! I am here to tell you that there IS an alternative! I present to you my moist and oh-so satisfying grain-free herb bread.
Read moreSimple Salmon Cakes (grain-free/gluten-free/paleo)
For many a home cook, fishcakes seem like a far-off fantasy reserved only for those with mad skills and a lot of time on their hands. But what if I told you that neither are required to make delicious, and seriously healthy home-made fishcakes? The key here is using canned salmon, which is not only forgiving, but arguably quite economic...
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