Easy Weeknight Meal This super flavourful meal can quickly be put together any night of the week! It's so fast and easy that even on your busy evenings, you can eat well. Love the flavour of egg rolls but don't want to buy the frozen ones or fuss with making them yourself? This recipe tastes just like an egg roll without the hassle, and it's packed with nutrients. It's a complete meal in one bowl. The recipe is full of protein and vegetables. Serve it on rice or noodles to round out your meal. I used ground pork this time but this recipe is so versatile, you can make it with ground chicken or ..read more

It's good for you AND it tastes great! These are my favourite kinds of foods. These light, but moist muffins are an excellent source of your daily fiber (with approximately 3g/muffin) and a delicious way to start your day. The muffin tops are a little crispy and the inside is soft and airy. Mmmm...so good! This muffin recipe makes a big batch (approximately 30). I usually make them on the weekend and freeze for quick breakfasts throughout the week. They also make a nice addition to your lunch box. Are you a busy parent? Batch cooking is the BEST way to save time! This muffin recipe is the epi ..read more

(Gluten & dairy free) You are going to LOVE these energy bites. They are perfect to pack in a lunch, a picnic, or for a road trip or hike. With whole grains, protein, healthy fats and dried fruit, these energy bites will give you the wholesome, sweet, satisfying boost of energy your body is craving. And if you love peanut butter and chocolate (like I do), you definitely will love these. The recipe is so simple. Just measure, chop, stir together and shape into balls. It's an ideal recipe for your kids to make. Give it a try today and let me know what you think! Makes 10-12 Print Version I ..read more

(Gluten free) This simple recipe is full of wholesome ingredients and is loaded with protein, fiber and healthy fats. It makes for a delicious, healthy and hearty breakfast. A great way to start your day! Choose from four tasty options (or try them all!) apple cinnamon with raisins and sunflower seeds blueberry walnut peanut butter banana and chocolate chip tropical delight - pineapple, coconut, dried mango and slivered almonds (my personal fav!) Enjoy this baked oatmeal cold or warm it up and add some milk. My kids love adding a scoop of vanilla yogurt. YUM! Whip up a batch on Sunday and ..read more

It's impossible not to notice the price of food rising at an extraordinary rate these days. Canada's Food Price Report for 2022 says We should expect the average family to spend an extra $966 this year on their annual grocery bill. WHAT?!? I can think of a lot of other things I'd like to spend that money on! I was at the grocery store this week and could not believe what I saw! A head of lettuce was almost $5 and a pound of ground beef $7.50! Even if you're not a penny pincher like me, you may want to start considering how to save a few bucks on your food bill. Here are my top 10 best ways to ..read more

It's always rhubarb season at my house! I can always count on my plant every spring. It's very generous! I simply pick, wash, chop and freeze it for later use, then there's plenty of rhubarb to enjoy all year long. I used up my rhubarb from last summer to make these muffins in May. This is the most simple muffin recipe. Just put all ingredients into one bowl, stir and bake! It's a perfect recipe to make with your kids, or for your older kids to make themselves. They muffins are bursting with that tangy rhubarb flavour and the sprinkle of cinnamon sugar creates a crunchy muffin top! Makes 24 ..read more

It's taking longer than most of us originally thought for life to get back to 'normal'. Some of us are locked down, and others may not feel safe going out to socialize. Regardless of the reason, most of us are still spending more time at home these days. This is the reality we are living in, and even though it's not ideal, we can change our frame of mind and take advantage of this extra time we have at home with our kids. There's a lot of ways to make the most of this time. We've spent a lot of time playing cards, doing puzzles, playing games, going for walks, watching Netflix, among other thi ..read more

Do you struggle to get enough veggies in your family's diet? What if you could do one simple thing, and make a big impact....would you do it? This just might be the EASIEST WAY TO ADD VEGGIES without a total diet over hall. HOW TO ADD KALE TO YOUR CURRENT MEALS Kale became a popular 'superfood' several years ago. I, unlike many others, did NOT jump on the bandwagon right away. But when I did, I quickly found out what I was missing! I have learned that it's an easy way to increase the nutrient content of everyday meals! Kale can be added to most dishes, and you barely know it's there, because ..read more

(Vegan) Whether you are a flexitarian, a vegetarian, or a meat-only kind of family, you will love these black bean veggie burgers. It's a refreshing, plant-based take on a standard beef burger, and full of vegetables, beans and whole grains! My family and I do not follow a vegetarian diet. However, I do include vegetarian meals often. I would consider us flexitarians - we eat a variety of animal and plant based proteins. There are so many reasons to incorporate more of plant based proteins in your diet. They're... budget friendly environmentally friendly full of vitamins, minerals, and fiber ..read more

Who can forget Dr. Seuss' book 'Green Eggs and Ham'? It sticks in your head like a broken record. Have your kids ever asked you to make green eggs and ham? Mine did! Maybe you don't want to eat them...but you should try this version! In case you're wondering...no...this does not include food coloring! It's such a playful and easy recipe for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Make a fun activity out of it with your kids. Read the book together, then get them involved in preparing it. You might be surprised how interested your fussy eater is in this activity. You can make it super simple or a little m ..read more