This is what happens when a girl is left on her own – she tries to make every dish healthier than it needs to be. Actually, it’s a lie! Ideally, I would stuff my face with a number of desserts, the ideas for which have been mulling around in my head, but I’m on a self-imposed sugar exile for two weeks as my sweet cravings were getting a bit out of control....

Shrimp scampi may sound fancy, but it’s such a ridiculously easy dinner to make on any weeknight! The thick sauce has four cloves of garlic and lots of butter, making it rich and luxurious. I like shrimp scampi served with pasta (my favorite is linguine) or with crusty bread. You must have something with which to mop up all the amazing sauce- it would be a sin to let it go to waste!...

Move over, all salad recipes. This Spiced Egyptian Barley salad takes the cake. The flavors are amazing! Cumin, cinnamon, and maple syrup in the dressing. Plump sweet golden raisins and juicy pomegranate. Nutty cooked barley and crunchy almonds. Salty and pungent feta, scallions, and parsley. They all come together to form an epic taste explosion that you’re going to love! And best of all? It’s easy to whip this Mediterranean salad up in only 15 minutes if you have already cooked barley....

A quick and easy beetroot salad recipe that can be made in a matter of minutes. Crumbled feta cheese, olive oil dressing, and steamed beets combine to make this delicious beet salad with into a delicious dish. Add beetroot salad with feta to a buffet for brunch or pair it with a main dish like Chicken Shawarma. Need to make a quick healthy dish for you, a gathering, or brunch?...

This beet salad couldn’t be simpler to make. Beets (roasted, canned, red, or golden) are mixed with salty, crumbled feta cheese, sweet and crunchy cucumbers, and tangy fresh dill. Everything is tossed in a super simple dressing made from lemon juice, extra-virgin olive oil, and kosher salt. That’s it! It’s such a delicious lettuce-free salad that’s packed with super nutritious ingredients. First of all, beets. Rich in vitamins, fiber, minerals, antioxidants, and anti-inflammatory properties, beets are a nutritional powerhouse....

At the risk of jinxing myself, my family and I have managed to avoid getting sick this winter. I’ve been a tightly wound ball of paranoia regarding the flu. With a 14-month-old daughter, and me being almost 8 months pregnant… ugh, I don’t even want to think about it! We’ve come this far into the flu season, and I’ll be damned if we go down without a fight. Which is why I created this soup....

Whether you’re looking for a veggie-packed alternative to baked mac and cheese or a decadent side dish for a holiday dinner, this cauliflower gratin is the perfect thing. While there are a few more steps and dishes used in this recipe than I usually post about, each step is so simple and easy that it’s hard to mess this up. I mean, it’s hard to mess ANYTHING smothered in a cheese sauce up!...

I love the feeling of a new year and the fresh start. As much as I love Christmas decorations, I love that clean feeling your house has when you take them down. And I love making healthy food to start the New Year off right. I’m especially excited to have a nice clean house and half of this soup still in my freezer because our little girl will be arriving any day now!...

Or piled up with with beans, vegetables, salsa, sour cream, and avocado. It’s very versatile, very tasty, very inexpensive, and super simple. Whenever I make rice, I toast it slightly in butter before adding water. It adds a deeper depth of flavor to the rice. Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a medium pot over medium heat, and add 1 cup of brown rice (I used basmati), the zest of one lime, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt and toast, stirring occasionally, for about 3 minutes....

My kids are obsessed with the sweet and savoury flavours of the honey soy sauce, and I love how easy it is to whip up. Whether served over a bed of fluffy steamed rice or with some fresh noodles, this dish always hits the spot. And the best part? It’s made in just one pan and ready in less time than it takes to wait for home delivery, making it a perfect go-to meal for those hectic evenings when you need something quick, delicious and homemade!...

After a huge indulgence of working on this recipe, I’ve had to take some time out. The beauty of being a food blogger is that in an effort to create the best possible version of your dish, you often end up eating (I mean sampling) way too many ‘pies’ and if you’re not careful you may end up a bit porky (am I okay to use this word as a vegan?...

This post contains helpful tips and tricks! If you’re in a rush, please use the “Jump to Recipe” above! 💭 Why you’ll love this recipe This recipe is easy to make using only a few simple ingredients and is ready in just five minutes! A classic dressing that can be paired with all kinds of salad. Easy to customize and make your own version at home! Variations & Substitutions Red wine vinegar....

Shrimp is one of my favorite proteins to cook. Why? Because it’s super healthy, and takes about 3 minutes (literally – three minutes) to cook through. I always keep some in my freezer for fast, healthy, and easy weeknight dinners. And this shrimp stir fry packs a nutritious, healthy punch with the addition of LOTS of vegetables. Four whole cups of veggies! And the best part? You can use any veggies you want – fresh or frozen – for this recipe (I used asparagus, bell pepper, and shredded carrots)....

Happy New Year everyone! Hope you are well and excited about tackling another year on this Earth – let’s make the most of it while it lasts, shall we? 😉 In all seriousness, the current affairs are so so bleak that I am trying to make a real effort this year not to get too sucked into a news vortex as it always leaves me feeling angry and helpless and it’s not doing my mental health any good....

FOR A NEWER, IMPROVED RECIPE check out our most recent fava post. When I first saw fava on a plate, it got me really confused. Why isn’t it green, I thought? I assumed that fava, as the name suggests, is made from the fava beans, which have a spring green and not intensely yellow colour. Also, who can forget Hannibal Lecter talking about fava beans as a “nice accompaniment” to a chianti and some (human) liver?...

These Greek Lamb Tacos come together in only 30 minutes and are perfect for the whole family! They’re packed with Mediterranean flavor and topped with a homemade tzatziki sauce, fresh cucumbers, tomatoes, onions, and feta cheese. These lamb tacos remind me so much of a homemade gyro, but SO much easier to make. Gyro meat is difficult to make at home, so I used ground lamb seasoned similarly with oregano and garlic....

Honestly I’m all about interesting side dishes, especially when it comes to veggies. It’s easy to make healthy vegetables the star of the show by putting some effort and lots of flavor into them. You can serve this Greek roasted cauliflower for dinner and just pick up a rotisserie chicken from the store and you’re good to go for dinner! This low carb Greek side dish is a fun way to switch things up from the norm, and it goes with so much – chicken, salmon, shrimp, meatballs, etc....

And it’s dairy free / gluten free / paleo / Whole30 compliant! And it only takes 30 minutes to make! If you know me, you know I love cheese. And all things creamy. Basically, I love dairy. But lately, my 5 month old daughter has been a bit fussy and her digestion has been off. So I’ve eliminated dairy from my diet for a little while to see if that’s the culprit....

Happy weekend, guys! Hope you have some good things planned? We are having our guest bedroom floor sanded on Saturday, whoop whoop. From 8 am in the morning though so that’s less cool, but we are very excited as it means that we will soon have at least one room that’s completely renovated and we will be able to assemble our bed and no longer have to sleep on the floor....

When you make almond milk at home, you end up with A LOT of almond pulp as a by-product! Before you reach for the bin, hang on a second – did you know could put it to a very good use and make your own almond flour? Given that almonds are rather expensive it’s a great move as you’ll have two homemade products for the price of one. So to make your own almond meal, you need an oven tray, an oven and at least a blender or a coffee/nut grinder would be even better....