When it’s 5 p.m., and I’m only just then starting to think about what I’ll be eating for dinner in a mere hour or so, this green tomato curry is a typical plant-based meal that I make. I love quick curries and stir-fries, which are often just a mishmash of whatever vegetables I happen to […]
If you or your kids are heading back to school next week, you might be eagerly searching the ‘net for healthy back-to-school recipes, getting your shopping lists ready, and maybe even getting a head start on your cooking so you can save time and money later. If not, you may have some “homework” to do […]
In many ways I feel like I was born to write this post. Because, to put it mildly, my boyfriend is not friends with too many vegetables. Corn, carrots, potatoes, and raw cauliflower (!) and that’s about it! Green vegetables? Not a chance. So in the 5+ years we’ve been together, I’ve come up with […]
Sometimes the best dishes don’t come from recipes. They come from just playing in the kitchen, taking chances and trying new ways to make meals as tasty as the foods that star in them. Note: I ate about 3 or 5 slices of this two-bite appetizer before I could tear myself away from the plate. […]
When I told my partner that we were having sloppy Joes for dinner, he cheered! When he found out that there wasn’t any meat in them, he hissed and booed. Seriously, he was worse than a wild tomcat. Unfortunately, he doesn’t share my love of meatless meals, especially for so-called classics like these. Luckily, we […]
This time of year, heart-warming and soul-soothing stews and soups make a regular appearance at my table. Soups, stews, chilli and other one-pot meals are my go-to when the weather turns frosty and the fridge is full of miscellaneous bits and pieces from meals enjoyed earlier in the week. This hearty soup fits the bill! […]
One of my favourite spring recipes is this spring vegetable pasta recipe. You can even mix and max a variety of vegetables if you have certain vegetables growing in your garden this time of year. What are the nutritional benefits of this spring vegetable pasta? Here are just a few reasons to love this spring […]