The “Frosty”
Who doesn’t have a great childhood memory involving a Blizzard or a Frosty, something thick and creamy and so delicious you can eat it with a spoon. But all that dairy, corn syrup and fructose probably wasn’t great for us, was it? When we are looking for something sweet, but we want to avoid processed […]
Flashy Shrimp
Shrimp got a bad rap back in the 80s for being tied to high cholesterol when we were all on that crazy low-fat/high sugar fiasco of a diet crazy but the truth is they are an amazing source of protein, low in calories and really easy for a mid-week meal. Of course, you should select […]
The Afternoon Hump Juice
At 3 pm, I become hangry. Can anyone relate? When I am in the middle of a busy workday, the 3pm slump always hits me hard. Like, screen-door- on-a-hot-summer-day-gotta-run-outside-and-play-hard. This green juice is perfect for at least three afternoon mid-morning or mid-afternoon serving. If you work from home, it is great for inviting a colleague […]
Asian Red Cabbage Slaw
Purple cabbage, is a staple in my house and I have a glass jar of shredded cabbage ready each week to pop onto salads. It belongs to the Brassica genus of plants, which is a nutrient-dense group of vegetables that includes our fan-favourite kale as well as broccoli and the man, you are so […]
Ginger-Sesame Sauce
INGREDIENTS 1/4 cup rice wine or balsamic vinegar 1/8 cup olive oil 1/4 cup tahini 2 tsp maple syrup 1 large knob ginger, minced (1-2 tbsp) 1 glove garlic, minced. 1/2 tsp sea salt and ginger powder 2 tbsp sesame seeds 1./2 cup water INSTRUCTIONS Finely mince the garlic, ginger. Place the […]
Baked Cod To Die For
If you love fish the way I love fish – which is a lot – let’s cut to the chase: Salmon gets all the attention, like the coolest kid on the block, while cod is simply quietly there in the background being awesome. Flakey hunks of cod, rubbed with smoked paprika and garlic powder, sprinkled […]