After the influx of not so healthy holiday cookies, we needed a healthier grab and go option! The concept and shape of a cookie is just so convenient for little hands…no muffin papers to peel, fits easily in their hands and mouth, plus is often less crumbly than a muffin can be. My criteria for […]
I love me a new cookbook! Add to that it’s written by a fellow Dietitian AND a friend AND we share a name…pretty spectacular combination if I do say so myself! Enter “World Food for Student Cooks: Healthy, delicious, easy-to-make dishes for the food-truck-loving, noodle-slurping, taco-crunching, mac-n-cheese-loving student.” This cookbook is full of healthy, tasty […]
An oldie but a goodie! Top with your favs: almond butter, greek yogurt, fresh berries…. Whole Wheat Pancakes Ingredients: 1 1/3 cup whole wheat flour 3tbsp brown sugar 1tbsp baking powder 1tsp cinnamon ¼ tsp salt 1 ¼ cup 1% or skim milk 1 egg, beaten 3tbsp vegetable oil ½ tsp vanilla […]
BBQ’n Season is Here! With the sunshine, comes the irresistible smell of burgers sizzling on the BBQ! When it comes to being bbq-savvy, here are a few tips to keep your food safe & healthy! Food Safety 101: At the grocery store, buy cold foods like meat & poultry last! Separate raw meat and poultry […]
After a weekend of SUN…yes we actually had two days in a row…the rain is back. Enter rainy day eats- Sweet Potato Enchiladas. Delish. Ingredients: 1tbsb olive oil 1 small onion, finely diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 can kidney beans, rinsed & drained 1 cup water 1-2tbsp chilli powder 1tsp cumin 2tsp prepared mustard Pinch […]
A great healthy twist on our favorite breakfast! Ingredients: 1 1/3 cup whole wheat flour 3tbsp brown sugar 1tbsp baking powder 1tsp cinnamon ¼ tsp salt 1 ¼ cup 1% or skim milk 1 egg, beaten 3tbsp vegetable oil ½ tsp vanilla 1 cup berries (optional) Directions: Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon & salt […]
Now that Fall is in the air…well I suppose it’s more than just in the air…it is officially Fall! Needless to say, cooler air means my stove can return to full duty! Which means…baking! Muffins can be a not so good treat (i.e. mega-sized cake style commercial muffins) BUT they can also be a handy […]
Mac N’ Cheese is a family favorite! During the summer, the hot steamy dishes tend to fall back and let the BBQ foods, salads & fresh produce take front & center! However, on a rainy summer day…there is nothing like a warming family favorite (health-ified of course) to keep our tummy content! Ingredients: 2 tbsp […]
Strawberry season is upon us! Delicious! The challenge of sourcing nutritious, locally grown foods becomes less of a battle during the summer season! (Here in Atlantic Canada anyways!) Local markets and grocery stores are stocked with yummy, local finds! Strawberries, carrots, asparagus, beets,plums, cherries and more! (Check out this amazing seasonal availability chart for more info!)How did […]
Swap your old pizza dough for a healthy & tasty whole wheat version! Ingredients: 1 tbsp honey 1 cup water (luke warm) 1 pkg yeast (about 1tbsp) 2.5 cups whole wheat flour 4 tsp wheat gluten (I like Bob’s Red Mill) 1/2 tsp salt 2-3 tbsp olive oil Directions: Combine honey, 1/3 cup water and […]
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