Kale: the good, the green and the leafy
Interesting fact: until the end of the Middle Ages, kale was one of the most common green vegetables in all of Europe. (Source: Wikipedia) Kale…
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Shiitake and Mashed Tofu Pockets
Nobuyuki “Nobu” Matsuhisa is a celebrity chef and restaurateur known for his fusion cuisine blending traditional Japanese dishes with South American ingredients. In 2012,…
Top 5 “Must-Have” Kitchen Gadgets
There is nothing more exciting than getting a nifty new kitchen gadget to save time and energy. Here is my carefully compiled list of…
Cauliflower “Mashed Potatoes”
Fluffy mashed potatoes are a comforting sidekick to so many of my favourite dishes: roast chicken or beef, Shepherd’s pie, bangers and mash, and…
Mexican Beans
This is an easy side dish for Chicken Fajitas, or it can be a vegetarian main dish with some Mexican rice. Perhaps the best…
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…
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,…