Have you ever bought a ready made salad at a grocery store or restaurant and thought, hey I can make this?! Well I had this salad at a Whole Foods one day, and it was so delish that I absolutely had to try recreating it at home .. it turned out so great! It's a super tasty & filling salad and the addition of the tofu makes it a perfect full meal. It's flavourful and comforting without feeling heavy. These kinds of salads are awesome because you can customize them any way you like - think of it as the perfect "clean out the fridge kind of meal". So, are you ready to take your salad game up a notch? :) Here is what...
Talk about comfort food, this Moroccan Shepherd's Pie is perfect for those cold winter days. Not only is it delicious, filling, and healthy, the fragrant spices will leave your entire house smelling wonderful. I love traditional Shepherds Pies, but find they can be a little too heavy at times, and I actually prefer the taste of this healthier variation. It's just the thing if you're looking to clean up your diet a bit, but still want to enjoy those delicious comfort foods. I like to load mine with different veggies to make sure I’m packing in the nutrients! You can make a big batch to feed a crowd, or prepare smaller beautiful portions for a lovely dinner for one or...
This is one to keep in your weekly rotation. I make this for the kids at least once a week for lunch. It's a simple recipe for Tuna Salad with a healthy twist and a great way to get in a bunch of greens! I tell the kids it's a "Hulk Sandwich" ;) What you'll need:- 1 can of Tuna packed in water- ½ an avocado- 1 tbsp mayonnaise- 1 tsp grainy mustard- 1 cup of fresh spinach chopped- 1-2 small cucumbers- ¼ cup chopped coriander- 1 tsp salt- 1 tsp pepper- 1 tbsp ground cumin- juice of half a lemon- 1 tsp lemon zest Mix all ingredients in a large bowl till well combined. The mixture taste best when eaten...
The longer you let this chicken marinate the better it is. This tangy, flavourful saffron chicken is great for meal prep and can be eaten in so many different ways. Have it with rice, salad or in a wrap with some hummus, parsley and taziki. We love Persian food at home and this chicken is definetly a fav!What you'll need: ½ Chicken Breast, boneless & skinless 2 Onions, sliced thinly ½ tsp of Saffron (hand grind and soak in 2 tbsp of hot water) ½ cup Plain Yogurt 2 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil 2 cloves of Garlic, crushed 1½ tsp Salt 1½ tsp Ground Black Pepper 3 tbsp Unsalted Butter ¼ cup Fresh Lemon Juice Method:Marinate chicken with all...
This tandoori chicken recipe is one of the first thing I learned to cook and is my go to for summer BBQ's and feeding a crowd. I always have some marinated tandoori chicken in the freezer for last minute meals. You can grill it in skewers, have it on a salad and pop the leftover chickens in a wrap or sandwich. What You'll need..... 3 lbs of Boneless Chicken Breast, cubed 2 tbsp Yogurt 1 tbsp Garlic, crushed 1 tbsp Ginger, crushed 1 tsp ground Cumin Powder 1 tsp ground Coriander Powder ½ cup fresh Coriander, chopped Juice of half a lemon 2 tsp Tandoori Powder 1 tsp Salt 2 tbsp Grapeseed Oil Method:In a large bowl combine chicken with all...
