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Southwestern Salad in a Jar

Eating out is certainly a vice of mine. And with my job in food and my job in sales, I tend to eat out A LOT! So, it’s not a surprise that lunches out are a thing. And, because life is busy, grabbing a bite someplace is usually what I resort to as I barely…

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…

Dinner to beat the summer heat

Ah. Long summer nights. Beautiful and HOT! Especially without air conditioning (which my new condo lacks). While getting zero relief from the heat, all I can do is become a blob on the couch (or cold floor) until the sun goes down. There’s no surprise that most city goers lack energy to cook dinner and,…

Caesar Salad

There’s no reason why you can’t have the things you love while you watch your waistline. So today, I wanted to make myself a Caesar Salad with homemade croutons and dressing. No mayo, No problem. It’s all the flavor with less of the calories. This recipes doesn’t have anchovy (I know, I know) but you can easily…

Spanish Rice Salad

One thing I missed while living on the Island was Atlas Cafe’s Vegan Plate. For a salad, it packs a punch! Fresh citrus greens, Salsa, Spanish Rice, Black beans and Avocado. So, when I moved to Vancouver I decided to create something similar to satisfy my taste buds. Check it out! Pico De Gallo: Check…