Healthy Cooking Seasoned with Laughter
Looks like winter is finally hitting us here in the Great North! Oh, joy, oh bliss, let’s shovel snow! Always an optimist – on a positive note – the snow signals COCOA SEASON! Love my cup of heart healthy hot cocoa. Yes, depending on the ingredients, cocoa can be the perfect winter drink for your […]
Have you ever seen asparagus growing in a field? They look like little green soldiers in a row standing at attention and ready to do battle. Good thing for us that they’re fighting for our good health. Here’s my easy to make asparagus salad recipe and here’s the link to my YouTube channel if you […]
I discovered a vegetarian/vegan/lactose free chocolate mousse at the Whole Foods Grocery store in Toronto on February 12, 2004. Yes, sadly I made a note of it in my foodie journal: Dear diary, finally found a mousse I could eat! I loved that mousse so much; I was making daily trips to the store for […]
This lentil soup is loaded with disease lowering antioxidants. Factor in the power of turmeric to help reduce your chances of developing Alzheimer’s, and you have a bowl of soup that tastes too good to be good for you. Red lentils, are small and cook faster than their cousin’s green, brown, tan and black […]
Every February I eat out of my freezer. Basically, I shop my freezer before I head to the grocery store, planning menus based on what I already have. This way I’m saving money and cleaning out my freezer all at the same time. I love coming up with creative ways to use up the food. […]
These savoury Mini Beef Meat Pies aka Hand Pies or Cornish Pasties are a total touchdown when you serve them at your Super Bowl Party or whenever you are watching a sporting event. Hearty and delicious they are loaded with beef and a wonderful blend of spices. Here’s the video on how to make Mini […]
This easy to make Mexican Street Corn Dip is my spin on the classic Mexican Street Corn which is made with grilled corn on the cob that’s been slathered with a creamy dressing and spiked with spices and cheese. This dip has the same awesome flavour combinations, it’s just easier to make and serve. Mexican […]
This One Dish Moroccan Chicken recipe is so easy to make; just prepare your casserole pan, add all the ingredients, pop it into the oven and dinner is ready in 55 minutes. Here’s the video on how to make it from My Left Frying Pan Moroccan Chicken Serves – 4 This guest-worthy dish tastes like […]
That small handful of nuts is perfect for a mid afternoon snack when your body is crying out for protein. Better yet, have a small handful of these Sweet and Spicy Walnuts. They are easy to make and fabulous to snack on. But size matters, especially for serving size, so a small handful is all […]
Kick start your 2018 healthy eating plans by adding more cruciferous vegetables to your eating style. This upscale Slaw recipe is easy to make, fabulous to eat, and is loaded with good for you vegetables. According to the American Institute for Cancer Research, several components in the cruciferous family of vegetables have been linked to […]