making everyday family meals extraordinary
I’m taking a “cookbook workshop” on The Forest Feast Cookbook. This cookbook is chalk full of simple vegetarian recipes. All are filled with vibrant flavours. As you probably know from my winter fruit salad, I’m a big fan of citrus fruits. Paired with thick cut earthy beets and dressed with a bright citrus vinaigrette … …
Shakshuka aka Eggs Poached in Spicy Tomato Sauce is a splendid breakfast that will have you soaking up the sauce with bread!
Italian Sausage, Kale, and Potato Soup (aka James’ Soup) is an easy make at home soup with limited ingredients and packed with vegetables.
I went on a bit of a personal journey a couple of months ago. It was a restorative yoga workshop held by two inspiring yoga teachers, Christine Price-Clark and Chantal Russell at Bowen Island Yoga. My time there, while doing yoga, was spent reflecting on some of my darker moments in life that surround grief. I …
A flavourful citrus based Winter Fruit Salad with no added sugars or sweeteners. With minimal ingredients this easy fruit salad is perfect for the holidays.
Mainly due to the fact that I had so little time leading up to Christmas with all of us fighting one cold or flu after another, we did not get any Christmas cards done. Which is usually my jam; I love making Christmas cards. This year however, the thought made me feel immediately stressed – …
Silky Chocolate Pot de Crème with Caramelized Whiskey Pears is a decadent and easy to prepare dessert. Cut the recipe in half for date night, or double the recipe for an easy to make ahead dinner party dessert. A delicious spin on the classic Chocolate Pot de Creme recipe.
Easy peasy Pear and Goat Cheese Puff Pastries. Perfect for entertaining, a potluck, and are made in under 20 minutes! The pine nuts add a great level of crunch.
Triple Chocolate Meringue Cookies are an easy dessert. Light and pillowy soft on the inside, these Chocolate Meringue Cookies are addictive! Make a big batch for the holidays or simply enjoy all to yourself.
“Instant” Miso Ramen with Poached Eggs is the quick and easy answer to Meatless Mondays! Made in under 15 minutes, these flavourful noodles are topped with a poached egg and vegetables, a wholesome ramen recipe.
This egg and lamb dish always ends up being one that I have to serve in our house; otherwise, G eats all of it leaving little for the tiny ladies and I. I can see where he’s coming from, it’s terribly good. I make a small side salad and load with up with naan bread …
This recipe was delish! I am going to use it as our Christmas dessert this year … unless I come across something else totally amazing. My main reason for wanting to use this recipe is that everything can be done days in advance. Days!! Time is gold during the holidays and will give me a …
One pot creamy orzo pasta. Orzo Pasta and Goat’s Cheese with Roasted Chicken and Broccoli is a delicious meal for entire family and freezes well in small batches for infants and small children.
Maple Glazed Pumpkin Spice Cookies are a light and delicious cookie topped with a mouth-watering maple glaze.
I love phyllo pastry! And in this recipe, it makes the pie look pretty. Since I also love pretty food this recipe is a keeper. This recipe would be great for a brunch with some fruit salad. It’s super easy to make and you’ll look amazing for serving it! Adapted from Donna Hay Magazine, Issue …
Green eggs. No ham, unless you’re talking about the one in the photo; she loves to make people laugh. Back to the food. This dish is a true staple in our house. My girls eat it almost every single day. The odd time we’ve attempted to change it up to something else, one of them …
Indian-Spiced Lamb with Spinach Lentils, Salsa and Yogurt is a wonderful family meal that comes together fairly quickly and lets the oven do the heavy work with the leg of lamb.
Quick and easy One Pot Chicken and Squash Curry. Perfect for busy weeknights or chilly winter days, this easy chicken curry recipe is a family-pleasing dinner.
