Lemon Herb BBQ Chicken
Do you ever notice how opportunity comes knocking at the most in-opportune times? That’s sort of been my story over the past couple of weeks or so. Like most people, I think, I don’t like to pile too much on my plate ...
Pineapple Chicken Teriyaki Kabobs
It’s BBQ season!!!
Sorry if I seem a bit excited. I tend to get that way when summer arrives. Although, if I’m being completely truthful, our bbq season never really left. Our winter here on the West Coast was incredibly mild. By mild, ...
Cheesy scalloped potatoes
This past weekend my brother and his family came to visit for a couple of days. With everyone together, it was the perfect time to have an early Easter feast and cook a ham for dinner one night. And really, what ...
Spaghetti and (Healthier) Meatballs
Who doesn’t love spaghetti and meatballs? It’s delicious, kid-friendly and it’s the ultimate comfort food. It’s definitely a favourite at our house. The recipe I usually make is one that I got from my mom, ...
Easy Homemade Chocolate Granola Bars
If you’re like me and hate sending your kids to school with store bought granola bars, here’s a way healthier alternative. These can be mixed together in less than 5 minutes and are completely nut free. They’re also incredibly yummy and dangerously ...
Chocolate Zucchini Muffins
It’s always great if you can get your kids helping in the kitchen. It’s a great way to teach them about food and help them gain a healthy attitude towards it. Muffins are one of the easiest things you can make. ...
Greek Meatball Pitas with Mint Yogurt Sauce
I was reading an article the other day that said “Studies show that kids who eat the same meals as their parents are healthier”. It makes sense. Generally, when we prepare typical “kid-friendly” foods we sacrifice nutrition (chicken strips, hot dogs, macaroni ...
Roasted Tomato and Garlic Soup
Last week we were away in Disneyland. It was so much fun and so exhausting. There was also so much to eat. From the candy and treats to the gigantic smoked turkey legs to the character dinners, food was everywhere. Well, some ...
Turkey Meatloaf with Cranberry Sauce
With American Thanksgiving next week and Christmas just 5 weeks away (Yikes!), I’ve been seeing a lot of recipes lately to celebrate the season. I thought it was a perfect time to start working on some of the recipes I’ll be preparing this ...
Curry Turkey Sliders
Every recipe starts out as an experiment for me. Often, I’m trying to see how healthy and flavourful I can make something and still have my kids eat it. I’m fortunate to be blessed with children that are not too picky. Although they both have things ...
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins
As a parent of two children, I need to have healthy, grab-and-go snacks on hand. Granola bars are often loaded with sugar and various other ingredients that I can’t pronounce, and the ones that aren’t are a tough sell to a 6 year old. ...
