Homemade gnocchi can be a lot of fun to make but it’s also time-consuming, so sometimes I like to just buy the prepackaged kind. It makes a quick and tasty addition to so many meals, like this skillet dinner that I like to make. You can pretty much throw in whatever veggies and meat that…
Category: Fast and Easy
Tofu and Vegetable Stir Fry
Whenever I make stir fry I wonder why I don’t make it more often. It comes together quickly, it’s good for you, and best of all, my kids will generally eat it. I find if I throw noodles into the stir fry they’re more apt to enjoy it, so that’s why you’ll find most of my…
Creamy Broccoli and Seafood Pasta
I’m writing this as my husband prepares to watch the Stanley Cup finals, game 7 between the Canucks and the Bruins. This is a very special day for him, a day he’s been waiting for since he was a boy. Oh yeah, it also happens to be our 9th wedding anniversary. Needless to say, we’ll be spending…
Ham and Pineapple Asian Noodles (Redux)
Revisiting one of my favourite recipes, Ham and Pineapple Asian Noodles. This version is healthier but still delicious and so easy to make. 6 oz whole wheat spaghetti (about 1/3 of a box of spaghetti) 2 cups broccoli crowns 1 cup diced ham 1 clove garlic, crushed 1 can pineapple tidbits (juice reserved) 1 tbsp soy sauce…
Guest Post by Jay: Bok Choy and Bacon Chow Mein
My 4 and a half year old daughter Ariel is fascinated with wacky vegetables. It all started after her class took a trip to the market during a unit on fruit and vegetables. One that she found very funny was ‘bok choy’ or ‘butt choy’ as she kept accidentally calling it. Of course us laughing…
Lemon and Clam Vermicelli
An easy yet elegant pasta dish with the bright flavour of lemons combined with baby clams and spinach. 1 tbsp olive oil 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1 lemon 2 cups fresh chopped spinach or baby spinach 1 can baby clams, drained pinch salt and pepper 150g brown rice vermicelli 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese Heat…
Fast Friday: Potato and Salsa Frittata
Here’s another quick and delicious meal ready in 20 minutes for Fast Friday. Potato and Salsa Frittata Started at 5:26, ready at 5:47 (okay so that’s 21 minutes, close enough!) 1 small russet potato 1/2 cup diced ham 1/4 cup thinly sliced green onion 1/2 cup shredded cheese 1/4 cup salsa 5 eggs 1/4 cup milk…
Italian Sliders with Turkey Meat Squares
It’s cool to be square. These meat squares fit perfectly into slider buns and are so much faster to make than meatballs or patties. Turkey Squares 1 lb ground turkey 1 carrot, peeled and finely grated 3/4 cup soft whole wheat bread crumbs 1/4 cup grated parmesan 1 clove garlic, crushed 1 egg 1 tsp…
Sweet and Sour Chicken Fingers
No need to dip these chicken fingers in sauce because it’s baked right into them! 2-3 boneless skinless chicken breasts1 egg, beaten1/3 cup sweet and sour sauce2 cups panko breadcrumbs1/4 cup parmesan cheese1/4 tsp salt1/4 tsp pepper Cut the chicken into strips. Combine egg and sweet and sour sauce in a large bowl. Combine breadcrumbs,…
Perogie Shepherd’s Pie
Ground beef and vegetables topped with perogies and cheese. It’s an easy, fast, and fun twist on the classic shepherd’s pie. 1 lb extra lean ground beef1 onion, diced1 clove garlic, crushed1 can condensed mushroom soup1/2 tsp thyme1/2 tsp basil1/2 tsp oregano1/4 tsp ground pepper2 cups frozen mixed vegetables1/2 package of perogies1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese…
Food and Whine 