There are few breakfast options more universal yet varied than bacon and eggs. Here I used thickly cut pancetta, a type of Italian bacon in a frittata, along with some leeks and a base of thinly sliced yams. Continue Reading →
Green Eggs and Ham
Blending eggs with vibrant green herbs and vegetables like spinach, green onion and basil makes the eggs themselves green, and they remain so even once they are cooked. Besides their hue, the greens also add their nutrients to the dish- a myriad of minerals, vitamins and antioxidants. The eggs can be scrambled, baked into a frittata or folded into an omelette. Continue Reading →
Ham and Pea Frittata
Frittata muffins can appeal to children and adults alike. This seasonal variation has some sweetness from peas, ham and cooked shallots plus some creaminess from marscapone and butter. A bit of thyme adds some flavour without being too exotic. This recipe can either make 18 muffins or it can be put into a greased casserole dish and baked then cut and portioned after. Continue Reading →
Tomatillo and Tomato Sausage Frittata
Golden coloured sweet cherry tomatoes go really nicely with tart green tomatillos. Throwing them into a frittata with a few handfuls of sausage makes for a filling meal in which the vegetables (or fruits to be technical) still shine. Continue Reading →
Eggs in a Yam Nest
Spiralizing root vegetables is a way to make a slightly different shaped base for egg hash. A spiralizer makes even, thin pieces that cook quickly and uniformly. Here I used yams because of their lightly sweet flavour and smooth, dense texture. Here in Canada we generally call the orange ones yams and the white or cream coloured ones sweet potatoes, but in the US it is the other way around- a great cause of confusion. Continue Reading →
BLT Pasta with Creamy Avocado Dressing
BLT, the classic combination of bacon, lettuce and tomatoes can work beyond the bread. Here, they form the main ingredients in this pasta dish and come together with a creamy avocado dressing. A warm and cozy meal like this is great for winter- it has lots of fiber, healthy fats and protein so it is filling and satisfying. Continue Reading →
Pumpkin Beef Chorizo Chili
A big bowl of meaty chili is a common craving of mine in the winter. It’s a good way to use up leftover bits of meats and vegetables and a can of beans or legumes can be thrown in as well. I like to add in as many vegetables as possible to keep it from being too heavy and make it more balanced. Continue Reading →
Guacamole Yam Bacon Bites
Roasted yam rounds are a good substitute for crackers, bread or chips as the base of an appetizer or snack. They are warm and nourishing, easy to digest, dense, sweet and filling because of the complex carbs they contain. Simply slice a yam into thin pieces, roast until the desired crispness is reached and then top and serve. Continue Reading →
Stuffed Butternut Squash
This time of year brings piles and piles of squash. One of my favourites to use is butternut; its bright orange flesh is dense and lightly sweet making it flexible enough for sweet and savoury dishes. Baking halves and using them as a bowl for any filling of choice is an easy way to use them and it can be a good method for using up leftovers. Continue Reading →
Meatballs and Zoodles
Using vegetables in place of regular pasta noodles can be a refreshing change for a lighter meal. Zucchini has such a light flavour and perfectly soft texture, making it the best option in my opinion. They can be cut quickly with a spiralizer through which they become “zoodles”, short for zucchini noodles. Carrots, bell peppers and yams are all other commonly used options but I find their flavours can be more overpowering depending on the dish and their texture is farther from cooked pasta. Continue Reading →