I hope you all have a wonderful Halloween tomorrow night! We’re planning on carving pumpkins and trick or treating around our neighbourhood, how about you? Here’s a healthy Halloween snack that you might want to try- Green Monster Guacamole. To see my recipe, head on over to Popsugar. I also have a new article published…
Category: Lunch
10 Cool Ideas for School Lunches
Over the summer I’ve been stockpiling my freezer with creative foods for lunches so I can grab them instead of resorting to making the same old sandwiches every day. It’s not only great for the kids, but also for my husband who needs quick and healthy lunches to bring to work. Here are some of…
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…
Quinoa Patties
Sadly, I’m the only one in my house who likes quinoa. It’s too bad, because quinoa is so good for you. It’s full of protein, fibre, vitamins and minerals. It also helps balance blood sugar, along with many other health benefits. I happen to think it tastes pretty good too, although apparently my family would disagree. Needless…
Pizza Pockets (and other school lunch ideas)
Since Cole started kindergarten last month, I’ve been struggling daily with what to make for his lunch. In daycare it was easier; they could heat food up in the microwave or toast things like bagels and waffles in the toaster, and nuts were okay. I bought a thermos and some nut-free Peabutter thinking that they…
Thai Chicken Salad
Sometimes I let Cole pick the meals for our weekly menu plan by giving him cookbooks with pictures to flip through. One of these cookbooks is The Family Dinner Fix: Cooking for the Rushed, which Cole loves because it has photos of every meal so it’s easier for him to choose something. I love it…
Raspberry Cream Cheese Muffins
Sometimes for lunch I like to make muffins and serve them warm out of the oven with butter, sliced cheese and fruit. This is one of my favourite lunches, so I didn’t even think twice when I packed Cole a couple muffins for his daycare lunch, along with fruit and cheese. Well, did I ever get…
Zucchini and Yam Fritters
These veggie and cheese fritters make perfect toddler finger food, and you’ll enjoy them too. 2 cups shredded zucchini 2 cups shredded yams (peeled first) 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese 2 eggs 1/4 cup breadcrumbs 1/4 tsp salt 1/4 tsp ground black pepper 1/4 tsp garlic powder 1/4 tsp Mrs Dash original blend Squeeze zucchini in paper…
My Favourite Sandwiches
Here are a couple of sandwiches I really like. They’re easy to make and taste so good! Grilled ham, cheese and guacamole sandwich: Pretty straighforward directions: place slices of cheese and ham on bread. Spread guacamole onto another slice of bread and place on top. Grill it like you would a grilled cheese sandwich (I use…
Lunch Box Muffins
Savoury spinach, ham and cheese muffins that are perfect for packing in lunches, or if you don’t have time for breakfast just grab one of these on the way out the door. Printable Recipe 1 pkg frozen chopped spinach 1 1/2 cups chopped cooked ham 1 small onion, thinly sliced. 1/4 cup feta cheese 1/2…
Food and Whine 