We all know that we should eat the rainbow, but it’s not always easy getting your pink and purple in from a vegetable! Beets are a delicious exception! Though things can get a little bit messy when they’re being prepared, they are worth it! Beets are high in many anti-inflammatory properties, antioxidants and fiber. Though […]
There is something to be said for exploring the world through food! Chicken Korma is not a Panamanian dish but it will forever remind me of Panama! My husband and I first tried it and fell in love with it when we visited Panama this winter on our honeymoon. He got the lamb version and […]
Ingredients: 2 cup quinoa, dry 1 red onion, peeled and diced 1 tbsp olive oil 2 gloves garlic, crushed 3/4 cup sliced dried apricots 1/2 cup dried cranberries 1 1/2 tsp cumin 1 tsp cinnamon juice of one clementine (or 1/8 cup orange juice) salt and pepper to taste directions: 1. cook quinoa in a […]
Ingredients: 1 tbsp olive oil 3 cloves garlic minced 1 large eggplant 1 can diced tomatoes 2 small chili peppers, seeded, finely diced (or two cubes frozen chili pepper) directions: heat oil in a large sauté pan add garlic and sauté until fragrant add eggplant and 2 tbsp juice from the can of tomatoes cook […]
Potatoes often get a bad reputation in nutrition media for being “high in carbs”. While Potatoes are in fact a vegetable, because they are so high in carbohydrates they really function more like your Starch choice, and so should be swapped for your rice or pasta! But not all potato recipes are created equal…your fresh […]
Though adults often do not get enough dairy products and Calcium in their diets, the number of adults seen chugging down glasses of milk are few and far between. The same can’t be said for coffee, tea and Lattes- just look at the lineup at any Starbucks location! Lattes can often have anywhere from one to […]
Rainbow Roasted Vegetables When the weather turns cold and the skies turn grey- these roasted vegetables are a great way to add some colour to your diet! This recipe can be made with any vegetables you have on hand and can be enjoyed on its own or in a variety of other recipes. […]
Sometimes I just need an all purpose recipe- and that’s what I love about quiche! This quiche can make a healthy and filling dinner all in one pan, with leftovers perfect for lunch, or even breakfast the next day! My husband is always willing to try new foods, but vegetables are far from his favourite thing! What […]
