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Grilled Steak and Potato Salad

Grilled Steak and Potato Salad

Cheers to summer nights and the joy of good food! Take advantage of the warm weather and fire up your grill to prepare this hearty, yet refreshing Grilled Steak and Potato Salad. This simple summer salad is a sensational combination of perfectly grilled steak, potatoes 

Coconut Cashew Eggplant Koftas

Coconut Cashew Eggplant Koftas

Eggplant koftas are a delicious vegetarian dish that are perfect for those who want a healthy, flavorful meal. Koftas are a type of meatball that are popular in Middle Eastern and South Asian cuisine, but the eggplant version is a great vegetarian alternative. For a 

Mango Quinoa Salad with Ginger Citrus Dressing

Mango Quinoa Salad with Ginger Citrus Dressing

Perfect for summer gatherings this Mango Quinoa Salad with Citrus Ginger Dressing is a great dish to take to a potluck, picnic, or a summer barbeque. I love the contrast of the sweet mango and rich velvety soft avocados with the crisp, crunchiness of the 

Creamy Roasted Root Vegetable Soup

Creamy Roasted Root Vegetable Soup

This luxurious soup is creamy, rich and a tiny bit sweet — and with so much room for adaptations, it’s one you’re sure to turn to throughout the fall and winter. Finish the soup with some cream or keep it dairy free and use coconut 

Chipotle Chicken and Peach Slaw

Chipotle Chicken and Peach Slaw

One last peach recipe before they are finished for this summer! Made with a ready-to-eat coleslaw mix and leftover chicken, this Chipotle Chicken and Peach Slaw comes together in about 10 minutes! I’ve used grilled peaches for my salad. Grilling intensifies their natural sweetness and 

Grilled Vegetables with Chermoula Sauce

Grilled Vegetables with Chermoula Sauce

If you have been following my posts lately you probably can tell grilling is my go-to method of cooking in the summertime.  It’s quick, easy and makes clean up a breeze! Plus, you are outside, so what could be better? To keep things interesting I 

Soba Noodle Salad with an Orange and Ginger Dressing

Soba Noodle Salad with an Orange and Ginger Dressing

This Soba Noodle Salad with Orange and Ginger dressing is light and healthy, perfect for lunch as is, or serve alongside grilled chicken or shrimp for a quick and easy dinner on a hot day. Fresh orange juice and ginger combine to make a citrusy, 

Pasta with Sautéed Rapini and Mushrooms

Pasta with Sautéed Rapini and Mushrooms

Rapini, or Broccoli Rabe, is one of those ingredients that people either love, or hate. I’m definitely in the love camp. For those who may be unfamiliar with rapini, it has a grassy, nutty, slightly bitter flavour. It’s incredibly nutritious, containing vitamins A, B, C, 

Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal

Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal

Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal is a delicious and healthy breakfast recipe that takes ordinary oatmeal and turns into three layers of extraordinary goodness! A crunchy walnut topping covers a lightly sweetened oatmeal custard, that has an almost bread pudding like consistency when baked. Tender apples 

Quick and Easy Spicy Lemongrass Soup

Quick and Easy Spicy Lemongrass Soup

This is my take on the delicious spicy lemongrass soup they make at Freshii. I make a batch of Spicy Lemongrass Broth ahead of time, then the soup comes together in just minutes. The beauty of this soup is you can make a single serving