Grilled Veggie Quinoa with Chicken
This was a last minute, pull SOMETHING together dinner creation and it was MODERATELY approved by my children (not everyone LOVES mushrooms). I'll take moderate. I can't be awesome ALL the time! 😉 [Serves 4] -2C cooked quinoa -red pepper -yellow pepper -4 zucchini...
st-HEALTHY Muffins
New kid approved muffin recipe! I had a recipe but not the exact ingredients...plus I wanted zucchini and carrot in there. This is what I came up with and they were a hit! Next time I'm going to add in 1/2C of hemp hearts for a protein boost! Makes 24 3 mashed bananas...
Pasta Nicoise
This concoction was created because I had no real plan for dinner. But I did have pasta & tuna in the cupboard! 4C cooked & cooled Whole grain pasta (I used Tru roots ancient grains) 2 cans of solid white tuna in water, drained 1C grape tomatoes, halved 1/2...
Tuna Salad with Curry Vinaigrette
Do you ever get to lunch or dinner and you're on your own and there's "nothing" to eat? Keep a can of tuna in the cupboard and this simple salad is great with pretty much whatever veg you've got in the fridge! (serves 1) >2C veggies (I used Romaine, Peppers,...
Chili-Lime Chicken Fajitas
Serves 4 with leftovers for 1 lunch (win!) -3 chicken breasts -2 peppers -1/2 red onion -2C sliced mushrooms -1T chili powder -1 lime -1/2 avocado -franks red hot sauce -corn or whole grain tortillas -salsa In a large non stick skillet with a quick spray of olive oil...
Pineapple Mojito Slaw for Fish Burgers
Picked up the Tilapia burgers from Costco (frozen) and the bag suggested a pineapple slaw...but gave no recipe. But it sparked an inspiration! Pineapple Mojito Slaw (serves 2): 1/2 bag Old fashioned slaw Handful of flat leaf parsley & mint, chopped 1/4 Red onion,...
Summer Succotash & Tilapia
Simple summer supper idea for you! This was inspired by a DELICIOUS meal made by a friend. I hope you enjoy it! I seasoned the Tilapia with chili powder, garlic powder & pink salt and then grilled it on the BBQ IN our grilling basket (best investment ever BTW)....
Feta & Zucchini Turkey Burgers
I created this recipe when I was feeling like a burger but want to keep it healthier and needed it to be kid approved. Not only was it delicious....my kids not only approved, they GOBBLED them up! 2 flats of ground turkey (from Costco - SO much cheaper there!) 2...
Steak & Frites with Ceasar Salad (health-i-fied)
Love a good old classic summer bbq meal of steak & frites? Want to make it a little healthier? You can! It's all about getting creative AND minding your portions!  Season your steak with pink salt & pepper and serve up your deck of cards sized portion with...
Grilled Chicken Salad
Looking for a simple & delicious summery salad for dinner? This is a variation of a salad my mom's served for years. I love it and it's simple, easy and quick (aren't those my three favourite words when it comes to cooking?)! -1 Romaine head (for 2 people) -1 red...