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Vegetarian Taco Salad

It’s only a few days before the official “hello” to summer and I’ve been on a bit of a health kick. Before you roll your eyes at me, I’m not saying I don’t eat tacos or pasta I mean who can stop eating that!? but I’ve been trying to cook less meat and incorporate more vegetables and…

Mexican Street Corn

My All time favorite snack. Give me a plate of these, and I’m a happy girl! This fun treat is perfect as a starter or a contribution to a party. Its inexpensive, quick and very easy to make. Directions: On a medium pan lined with tinfoil, place shucked corn in the oven at…

Chocolate Blueberry Seed Muffins

When you wake up and have NOTHING in the fridge besides eggs, milk and a half container of blueberries, you make MUFFINS! I always ensure I have items for baking and these chocolate blueberry seed muffins are easy to whip up in 30 minutes flat. Don’t want the chocolate chips? Don’t add them! Want more blueberries?…

Spicy Peanut Buddha Bowl

So hot right now…. And for good reason. They’re packed with protein, can be used with virtually anything left in the fridge and it keeps you full with leftovers #yum. I took some inspo from my gal pal Jaimee since we are on the vegetarian band wagon. Check out this recipe: Directions: For the Rice On medium…

Spruce up your Pancakes

Who doesn’t love pancakes in the morning. It was one of my mother’s staple while growing up – German pancakes, Crepes and my dads favorite: fluffy pancakes topped with bacon, fried eggs and a whole lot of maple syrup (not for everyone). I find people are afraid to improvise over what the recipes says. With many baked…

Lemon Poppy Seed Pancakes

Directions: In a medium mixing bowl add flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, poppy seed and lemon zest; mix lightly. Add milk, egg, and melted butter. Mix batter until incorporated but don’t over mix! Heat a medium sized skillet on medium/high heat. Add tablespoon of grape seed oil. Spoon about 1/2 cup of the batter onto…

Burger Sliders

This simple appetizer is made easy by cooking the burger patty in a sheet pan before slicing into squares Directions: For the burger Sauce Mix mayonnaise, mustard and ketchup until incorporated. Put in fridge until ready to use For the burger patty Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. In a large mixing bowl add…

Happy 150th Birthday Canada

Canada turned 150 yesterday and to avoid the crowds, I decided to host a Canada Day party. Living in the city has it’s perks but you usually end up sacrificing the size of your kitchen and outdoor space. Lucky for me, my pad has a great 300 sq foot patio and my kitchen is top…