Fall can be a busy time of year for many of us with children going back to school and starting activities. Dinner becomes a rushed affair, leaving us stressed out as we try to come up with simple and fast meal ideas. Chicken is my go-to meal idea during these busy times. When Tony asks…
Category: Dairy-free
Pesto Chicken Kabobs
Kabobs are one of my favourite things to grill on the barbecue. They’re simple to make, they taste delicious, and they look beautiful too. They’re the perfect thing to serve when company comes over on a summer evening. THE WHINE CRITICS Again with the so-so gesture! This time Cole said it was because he liked…
Vegetable Lentil Curry
I should really make curry more often. It’s the perfect weeknight meal because it’s fast and easy to make on your stove-top, and you can pretty much use whatever is in your fridge or pantry. And of course let’s not forget that it tastes so good! My kids are not spicy food fans, so I…
Sweet Potato Gardener’s Pie
I’m part of a 7book club, but I think it should really be called an eating club because it’s the food more than the books that make our meetings memorable. Last month we read Gone Girl (I loved it!), and our food theme was pub fare. I knew there would be a lot of deliciously…
Chocolate Black Bean Cake
You won’t believe it when you taste it, but this decadent chocolate cake is made with black beans! It has no flour or dairy in it, and if you make it with a sugar substitute it’s amazingly low in carbs. Where was this when I had gestational diabetes? I was so intrigued when I saw…
Fried Rice with Baked Tofu
I don’t know what it is about my mom’s cooking, but my kids always prefer her food over mine. She made dinner for us every night for the first couple weeks after Ayla was born (I’m spoiled, I know) and every time my boys would gobble up Grandma’s culinary creations. I have to admit I’m…
Banana Blueberry Muffins
I can’t believe I haven’t posted this recipe before because it’s my all-time favourite muffin recipe. I make them more often than any other muffins. The whole family loves them warm out of the oven for a snack, lunch, or breakfast. I tend to have all the ingredients on hand, but if I don’t, it’s…
Banana Oatmeal Muffins
I haven’t posted much on Food and Whine in a while, but I promise I have a good excuse. Here she is… Our darling little Ayla was born on February 8th. I can’t believe that was almost a month ago already! If this first month is any indication of how fast the time will fly,…
Lentil and Kale Soup
As the weather grows colder I start to crave hot, hearty, comforting soups for dinner. This lentil and kale soup hits the spot. I love the smoky flavour from the bacon and smoked paprika. I also love that it’s so nutritious and full for fibre (8 grams per serving!). Bennett gobbled it up and Cole seemed…
Easy Coconut-Curry Noodle Soup
This is one of those recipes that was based on what was in my cupboard and fridge at the time. Tony had taken Cole out to help my brother look for a car, and he called to say they were going to be late. Bennett and I were hungry, so I decided to make up something…
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