Chicken Hot Pockets
These chicken “hot pockets” make a great snack on-the-go, or even a main when accompanied by steamed vegetables or salad. The flaky cream cheese…
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Almond-Crusted Halibut with Braised Artichokes
Scarpetta Restaurant serves beautiful Italian fare in several North American cities, including my hometown of Toronto. This recipe has been adapted from “The Scarpetta…
“Takeout” Chicken Pad Thai
This healthy, homemade version of my favourite Thai dish, Chicken Pad Thai, provides a quick and tasty alternative to sodium-filled takeout. I have adapted…
Slow Cooker Turkey Meatloaf with Gravy
There’s something beautiful about tossing food into a slow cooker, leaving it to cook for the (inevitably) busy day, and coming back to a…
Saag “Paneer”
Saag paneer is an Indian spiced spinach dish that is a favourite take-out dish in my household. That is, until I discovered this healthier…
Hearty Mushroom Soup
If you are like me and you grew up eating (and loving) Campbell’s Cream of Mushroom Soup, then you are going to love this delicious…
Kale Pesto Linguini with Roasted Tomatoes
This recipe is crazy delicious and crazy good for you! Kale is packed with disease-fighting nutrients, while the walnuts help lower cholesterol and are high…
Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies
These cookies are sinfully delicious, yet healthy, and ready in 25 minutes! I’ve adapted this recipe from my favourite prenatal cookbook “Healthy Eating During…
Sweet Potato Samosas
These tasty veggie samosas are savoury and convenient – just like pizza pockets but so much healthier! This recipe was adapted from my newly…
Healthy Mac and Cheese
My family LOVES creamy macaroni and cheese. Here’s a quick and healthy version with veggies and low-fat cheese. I like to boost the healthy…