Chicken Fajitas
This is a tasty alternative to the sodium and preservative-packed taco and fajita kits from the grocery store. This recipe is adapted from one…
Recipes
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…
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…