This is a quick and relatively easy recipe with a savoury flavour. I love going back to my French roots and this dish feels like home to me! Enjoy.  Ingredients 2-3 lbs rump roast or another cut of your preference – stewing beef, round cut, chuck meat, etc.  ~2 cups of beef broth (I use…

Don’t get me wrong, I absolutely love whole grains! However, fall means squash harvest! I can’t get enough squash – of any variety! Here is my favourite way to eat spaghetti squash: lean Saskatchewan-raised chicken, crushed tomatoes and homegrown squash! Ingredients 1 large or 2 medium spaghetti squash 2-3 boneless skinless chicken breasts 1/2 cup…

Ingredients 1 onion, diced 2 large sweet potatoes, spiralized using narrow setting, with skin 3-4 cloves garlic 2 tbsp canola oil, more as needed  One 8-oz can corn One can black beans Two boneless chicken breasts, cooked and chopped into bite-sized pieces 2 cups enchilada sauce (recipe below) 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese 1/4…

Bruschetta is one of my favourite snacks. It’s full of vegetables and I love the balsamic glaze! This is my version of using it with chicken and zucchini pasta – all fresh from my garden! Ingredients 2-3 tbsp canola oil, divided 3 tbsp balsamic vinegar (or more if you prefer), divided 1.5 heaping tsp minced…

It’s taken me a while but I’ve finally perfected my dough recipe! This recipe makes 2 pizzas but you can halve it easily. Ingredients 4 cups whole wheat flour 1 tsp sugar 1 pouch of instant or quick-rising yeast (~2.5 tsp) 1 1/2 cups warm water 2 tbsp oil (canola, olive, or anything you have)…

I absolutely love couscous! Not only is it full of protein, but it is also super easy to cook with – it fits nicely into peppers. It’s also great in salads (my recipes to come). Ingredients 6 green bell peppers, cored and cut in half 1 tbsp canola oil 1/2 cup onion, finely diced 2-3…

I absolutely love these burgers – and they’re perfect for the summer heat! They’re always very moist and full of flavour from the spices and salsa. I use salsa to add more vegetables to the meal because there is plenty of protein from the meat that I don’t feel the need for protein in the…

Lentils are a major product of Saskatchewan agriculture. Did you know that 60% of the world supply of lentils are grown in Saskatchewan? Pretty cool eh? Why not enjoy a meatless dinner tonight and support Canadian agriculture! Ingredients Olive oil Red onion, diced 3 stalks celery, diced 2 carrots,, peeled and diced 1/2 tsp dried…

Ingredients 4 red potatoes 3-5 handfuls of green beans 1 large head of broccoli (or 2 small) 2 chopped bell peppers (any colour) 4 Italian sausages Olive oil Sprinkle of red pepper flakes 1 heaping teaspoon paprika 3 tsp garlic  ~1 tablespoon dried oregano ~1 tablespoon dried parsley Salt and pepper Serve with: fresh parsley and lots of freshly grated Parmesan cheese Instructions Preheat the…

Ingredients 2 medium sweet potatoes 1 tsp olive oil 1 ¼ tsp ground cumin, divided ¼ + ⅛ tsp salt ¼ + ⅛ tsp ground pepper ¾ lb. lean ground turkey 4 garlic cloves, minced 1 tsp heaping chili powder ½ tsp dried oregano ½ tsp paprika 1 ¼ cup canned crush tomatoes – or…

This recipe is made from pure cocoa powder and using healthier alternatives to make them more nutritious. I’m still working on perfecting my frosting recipe, so stay tuned. Ingredients 8 tablespoons unsweetened applesauce (instead of using oils or butter) 1/2 cup sugar (or less) 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar (or less) 2 large eggs 2 teaspoons…

Ingredients 1 1/2 cups whole wheat pastry flour (This makes your muffins more fluffy but you can also use regular whole wheat flour instead) 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 4 over-ripe bananas 1/4 cup sugar 1 tablespoon vanilla 1 tablespoon avacodo oil (or any oil you have) 1 egg 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce…

1 cup almond milk (or any type of milk) 1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce (use instead of oils and fats for less calories and fat content) 1 cup whole wheat flour 3/4 cup Vanilla Whey Protein 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon of Vanilla Extract 1 teaspoon of Cinnamon (I use a…

This is a favourite amongst my family and friends! It makes a great dinner party meal too! 1 cup grated fresh parmesan cheese, divided (feel free to use flaked parmesan) 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (use 1/4 cup of breadcrumbs and 1/4 cup ground flax for added nutrition!) 2 tbsp fresh parsley, coarsely chopped 1 tsp dried…

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