Southern Vegetable Gumbo
Okra is one of my favourite vegetables … gooey and crunchy goodness. This gumbo recipe, adapted from “The Vegetarian Slow Cooker: Over 200 Delicious…
Easy Granola Bars
Who doesn’t love a nutritious and convenient granola bar for a quick breakfast or a snack on-the-go? What I love about this recipe is…
Turkey-Stuffed Zucchini
This stuffed zucchini makes a satisfying meal accompanied with brown rice or quinoa pilaf to sop up the savoury tomato sauce. The low-fat melted…
Kale and Quinoa Salad
This delicious and addictive salad showcases everyone’s favourite superfoods: kale and quinoa. I like to throw in whatever I have on-hand (e.g. parmesan shavings,…
Ma-Po Tofu
This classic spicy Szechuan dish is made healthier with ground turkey and less sodium. Lightly poaching the tofu before stir-frying lends it a beautiful…
Oatmeal and Whole Wheat Bread
This quick and healthy bread has become a staple in our household. The oats and whole wheat give it a rustic texture, while the…
Zucchini & Chayote Mini-Fritters
I grew up with chayote squash (we called it “chou-chou”), which my mother would steam or braise. After experimenting with it a bit, it…
MasterChef and Chopped – What’s Next, Canada?
Food porn addicts (like us) are excited to see that two popular TV franchises “Chopped” and “Masterchef” have finally come to Canada. Oh Canada,…
Healthy Homemade Pancakes
My family now enjoys these healthy pancakes every Sunday, since this recipe is so easy and tasty! I modified domestic goddess Nigella Lawson‘s “Nigella Express: Good…