This Pea & Pesto Risotto is spring in a bowl! This creamy risotto is made with sweet green peas tons of Parmesan cheese to add a wonderful creaminess. The risotto is topped with fresh pesto, pea shoots, and a fried poached egg for extra decadence. Read on down below to see how to make this…
Continue reading ➞ Pea & Pesto Risotto with Fried Poached Eggs
While we still have a few more weeks of winter to go, I'm really craving light and refreshing spring/summer foods. However, during the winter months, fresh produce is not always the best quality here in Canada. But luckily in BC, we have lots of local greenhouses that sell fresh local produce year round! This simple,…
Cauliflower is all the rage these days and can be seen in everything from rice to pasta to pizza. While I love that this vegetable is so versatile and can be transformed into these low-carb options, my favourite way to eat cauliflower is in this Cauliflower Gratin. Topped with Parmesan cheese, panko breadcrumbs, and a…
Happy Saint Patrick's Day! While people may be out celebrating with pints of green coloured beer, I'm celebrating with something a bit healthier. This Magic Green Sauce is healthy and 100% vegan– and it's truly magical! So never mind that imaginary pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. This Magic Green Sauce is…
While I said in my past few posts that I cannot get through Thanksgiving without my Traditional Bread Stuffing or my Shaved Brussels Sprouts with Shallots & Pancetta, I am serious when I say that I CANNOT make it through Thanksgiving without mashed potatoes! They are creamy, fluffy and it's the best vehicle to transport…
If you end up with a stale loaf of bread this time of year, don’t even think about throwing it away! Instead, you can make this delicious and hearty Traditional Bread Stuffing for your Thanksgiving table or for any Sunday night dinner this fall/winter season! This Traditional Bread Stuffing is the second recipe in my…
Get your stretchy pants ready– Thanksgiving is here! Thanksgiving is one of my favourite holidays because it if 100% centered around food. Turkey, stuffing, roasted vegetables, and pumpkin pie are the traditional Thanksgiving comfort foods that everyone enjoys this time of year. And while I love eating all these foods, it is a lot of…
Continue reading ➞ Shaved Brussels Sprouts with Shallot & Pancetta
Get out your berets everyone, it's Bastille Day! This French holiday, also known as "Le 14 Juillet" or "La Fête National" celebrates the beginnings of The French Revolution many years ago. The French typically celebrate this holiday by travelling, being outside (picnic anyone?) and of course, having a fantastic meal. I mean hey, you can't…
There’s nothing like chilling outside in the sun with an iced drink, listening to some funky music, and grilling up a fantastic meal. Luckily, as temperatures rise and the days get longer, we inch closer and closer to these days that I live for. I really enjoy this slow-paced, relaxed and somewhat primal form of…
You may think of firing up the grill for grilling up some ribs, hamburgers, or chicken this summer, but while you're at it, why not make a side of these healthy Grilled Vegetables?! These RAINBOW grilled veggies are just perfect for Pride weekend here in Vancouver! I love the flavour that the grill gives to…
