Broccoli Quiche
This week for lunches I am having a quiche to use up broccoli stalks, along with a slice of deli FF ham and tomato »
All posts by Brooke
My name is Brooke and I love to cook, hence the nickname. I am passionate about eating for pleasure and nutrition, making jam, and Pilates.
Chocolate Banana Bread
This recipe is for a healthier version of chocolate banana bread, using whole wheat flour and natural sweeteners. I really enjoyed it »
Chicken Soup for the Soul
This week chicken backs were three for $5 so we decided to make soup for dinners this week »
Soroptimist Live Your Dream: Art Contest
Soroptimist Live Your Dream Art Contest announces winners today in celebration of International Women's Day »
Comfort food
A warm, sweet and filling rice pudding that won't tip the scale when you're having hard core carb cravings »
Non-traditional Hummus
Oh, super yum! I took some to my parents' and had to fight to bring back the left overs »
Cole Slaw
This easy slaw dressing has a plain yogurt base. The vegetables I use are bagged but this recipe shares ideas to liven it up »
Fig Preserve with Port
I adopted this Fig Preserve from an online recipe. It is simmered with port, bay leaves and sugar. What wonderfully versatile flavours »
Slim Pad Thai
This recipe is so easy to make, you could finish it in about as long as it take to order take out! We use it to finish off left over...
Roast chicken, two ways
How to capitalize on a whole chicken. Days 1 and 2 are a delicious meal for two of chicken with gravy and roast veggies. Days 3 & 4 are the...