Baked Eggplant Parmigiana Rounds

Making sauce tonight, I needed something to fill me up so that I avoid the pasta bowl in front of me. Eggplants are filling and extremely flavourful. Tomatoes and fresh herbs help bring out the aroma of summer throughout the house. You will need: 2 medium to large eggplants 1 clove chopped garlic 2 cups… Read More

Mini Egg Mini Cheesecakes

Ok, here it is.  So many of you requested this easy dessert when I posted it so I scrambled to get it up in time for you to get all the ingredients. To be honest, it was a last minute idea that I wasn’t going to make until later in the week but my sister… Read More

Easy Peasy Coconut Lemon Cream Pie

Coconut cream pie is one of my favourite (and probably only) non-chocolate desserts.  There’s something about the pairing of lemon and coconut that makes it fresh and tropical.  This dessert is so easy, I’m a bit embarrassed about sharing it. As for healthy eating tips, this dessert is best shared with a big group of… Read More

Artichoke Asiago and Quinoa Stuffed Button Mushroom Caps

Appetizers and desserts are my favourite part of any meal or gathering.  Since my dessert intake is somewhat restricted, apps are something I always look forward to. I try to substitute quinoa as much as possible, wherever possible.  It goes perfectly in this recipe because after cooking, the top forms a crispy, crunchy layer while… Read More

Delicious and Healthy Quinoa and Wild Rice Stuffed Peppers

Seeing the coming and going of peppers in the supermarkets is bittersweet.  You wait all summer and by this time you sort of get sick of them because all you see is peppers EVERYWHERE.  But I sort of feel bad thinking that because I know that in a few months I’m going to wish I… Read More

Farfalle with Tuna, Tomatoes, Olives and Onions

This is another one of my super simple recipes.  I like to keep key staples in my pantry and fridge (but that’s for another blog post) and this is one of those recipes that take no time and can be done when you have no food in the house. Funny enough, I did grocery shop… Read More

Calamari Bruschetta

Bruschetta is a wonderful appetizer that is enjoyed by almost everyone.  I made this up one day while trying to think of what to bring as an appetizer to a friend’s house.  It’s super easy to make and transport, just add the toasted crostini before serving as they may get soggy after. For 4-6 people,… Read More