Barb’s Chocolate Trifle
Start with baked cake mix, topped with decadent layers of whipped topping, chocolate pudding and crushed chocolate. Absolutely delicious and ideal for potlucks.
Kale & Pineapple
My supervisor had highly recommended Kale and Pineapple so I tried it this weekend. Wow! She was right. 1 handful baby organic kale (or spinach) 1/6 pineapple, chopped 1/4 cucumber,...
slow-cooker pulled pork with molasses sauce
This was fantastic! Lasted the whole of last week – easily 8 servings. Purchase a boneless pork shoulder, 4lb (2kg), cut into 3 equal parts. Ours had a small bone...
Bannock for Breakfast
Bannock is one of Christie Ellinger’s favourite recipes to make when camping because the ingredients are simple, it packs small, and is easy to switch up with different additions like cheese or...
Muesli for breakfast
This recipe is by Nicole Akers from We Talk Healthy, who shared her story of living with a daughter who had...
Pumpkin Pudding
Pumpkin pie pudding makes for a quick and easy make-ahead meal. Serve along side cooked chia for a well rounded breakfast...
Smashed Beans
This cooked bean mixture can be easily reheated with a splash of water for a fast breakfast this week. Serve...
Are you still into Chia?
When I was a kid, Chia was extremely popular! It had a jingle, and a tag line of “it makes...
7 Benefits of Slow Cooker Recipes
Although you can use your slow cooker any time of year, many people associate them with the warm, rich foods...
Chunky Homemade Guacamole
Guacamole is an avocado-based dip, condiment and salad ingredient. Serve fresh with favorite Mexican entrees or on its own with a...
Homemade Tomato Salsa
The best time to make this recipe is at the height of summer when there are plenty of fresh tomatoes available. Unsalted diced tomatoes from a bpa-free container (preferably a...
Lemon chicken, Bok Choy and Brown Rice
The wonderful thing about this recipe is that you can make it the night before. The more you marinate the chicken, the better the flavor will be when you cook...
Cajun Shrimp
Spiced shrimp and peppers over sweet potato mash. You can add left over cooked sausage or chicken for a more...
Fluffy Rice
Rice is an extremely versatile dish. Steve prefers Basmati but I enjoy long grain brown rice. For variations in flavour,...
Whipped Cashew Cream
I struggle with breakfast and dessert. The first is because I don’t have a familiar repertoire without cereal and toast...
Paleo grits
I played with a paleo version of cream-of-wheat. This recipe can be accompanied with bold fruit flavours – peach, mango or...
Fish Soup
This soup has healthy fats, minerals and vitamins - and it tastes light and refreshing. The cooking times preserve the...
Mung Bean Soup
This bean soup has quickly become one of my favourites. It is filling, warms you on the inside and the squeeze of lemon gives it a clean finish.