My family absolutely loves this hearty casserole, which is why I am willing to make the mashed potatoes from scratch. But if you happen to have leftover mashed potatoes, you’ve got yourself one of the easiest, most satisfying suppers ever! Lamb is not a meat I grew up eating much, but I love it now. Not everyone feels the same way about lamb, but after … Continue reading Lamb, Zucchini and Mashed Potato Pie
Vibrant red pomegranate contrasts with fresh splashes of green parsley in this quinoa salad with a bright citrus dressing. This salad has everything I am looking for. Not only is it eye-catching, it’s healthy, crunchy, satisfying, and tied together with a perfectly balanced, tangy citrus dressing. Salads that are too sweet are not my style. The beautiful red pomegranate, however, does not take this salad over the … Continue reading Pomegranate Quinoa Salad
With plenty of savoury flavour and the convenience of the crock pot, finally, here is an appealing succotash recipe that makes me grateful and glad! Skeptics like me need some convincing that succotash is a dish worth serving. Though I would like to be as thankful as the my immigrant ancestors were for basic sustenance, bland food does not incline me toward celebration. My opinion … Continue reading Slow-Cooker Succotash with Quinoa and Butternut Squash
Creamy coconut milk pairs with pumpkin and warm spices to create a gloriously rich ice cream that might even eclipse a slice of pie. And it only needs five ingredients! Clean eating that tastes this good makes me even happier to celebrate and “indulge.” Gathering with friends and family to enjoy some amazing pumpkin ice cream seems like a great way to spend November (or … Continue reading Pumpkin Spice Ice Cream {Dairy-Free, Paleo}
Poll a group of people and you will find few, if any, who are undecided when it comes to the taste of cilantro (or coriander). I fall into the cilantro lovers’ camp most definitely! But should you find yourself on the other side of the aisle, fear not. You can easily swap in fresh basil or even baby spinach leaves. And in all of these variations, … Continue reading Savoury Cilantro Popovers {Gluten Free}
Upside-down baked oatmeal cups are ideal for a weekend breakfast or as part of a simple holiday brunch. Soaking the oats gives a light and fluffy texture to these lovely fruit-topped oatmeal cups. Oats also contain the anti-nutrient phytic acid, some of which gets broken down during the soaking process, yielding a more nutritious breakfast option. This was actually my first attempt at baked oatmeal, … Continue reading Cranberry Pineapple Upside-Down Baked Oatmeal {GF}
Swirls and Spice 