Sometimes I feel like making something a little more exotic than the usual vegetable or chicken soup. I thought a Thai soup would liven things up. Cole had been leafing through my collection of cookbooks and was particularly interested in the recipes with shrimp, so I had bought a package of frozen shrimp for him. This…
Category: Main Dishes
Lasagna Soup
It’s such a lovely day today here on the west coast of Canada. The sun is shining, the flowers are beginning to bloom, and the kids are just itching to play outside. (Dare I say it? Ok, here I go…) I think Spring may be here at last! It’s been particularly cold and dreary here up until now, which…
Lentil and Roasted Red Pepper Dip
In case you haven’t discovered the joy of lentils yet, let me just fill you in. These little legumes are incredibly versatile because they absorb flavours so well. They don’t require soaking like other legumes, so they’re fairly quick and easy to cook. You can store dried lentils for a long time, making them a perfect staple for…
Baked Vegetable Egg Rolls
Eggrolls are one of those things I’ve been meaning to try making for a long time but just never seem to get around to it. Then I was in the grocery store and noticed egg roll wrappers, so I grabbed some on a whim and decided to make eggrolls at last. I kept them simple…
Shakshuka
Usually I write about what happens after I serve dinner, but in this post I’m going to focus on the actual process of making dinner. You’re going to get a peak into my kitchen while I prepare Shakshuka. I just love saying that….”Shak-Shu-Ka!” It kind of reminds me of the “Shikaka” scene from Ace Ventura 2: I know it’s lame but I watched that movie a…
Quinoa, Sweet Potato and Chickpea Stew
I wasn’t expecting to win anyone over with this recipe. My boys hate sweet potatoes, Cole hates spinach, and Tony isn’t all that fond of quinoa. I made it anyway because I love all of those things. Surprisingly, everyone ate this stew without complaint. I think it was the chickpeas that did it, or as Cole would call…
Crockpot Goulash
Goulash is basically a stew seasoned with paprika, often served with pasta or potatoes. I like that this version is done in the crockpot, because I love using my crockpot whenever possible. It’s nice to prepare a meal ahead of time and just forget about it until dinner-time rolls around. All you need to remember with…
Baked Tortellini
Gojee.com invited me to a potluck, but it was in New York and I’m in Vancouver so unfortunately it was a little out of my way. Luckily, they’re having a Virtual Potluck so that those of us who weren’t able to attend the live one can still join in on the fun. Starting on Thursday,…
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…
Vegetable Chili
I don’t know about you but after all the delicious and fattening food I had over the holidays, I’ve been craving veggies in a big way. This chili, being packed full of vegetables, really hit the spot. Tony and the boys loved it too. It was easy to tell, because all three of them polished off…
Food and Whine 