This veggie loaded cheeseburger pasta dinner is a family favourite in our house. They love the cheesy pasta and I love that it's loaded with veggies and fairly easy to cook. It's one of those meals that you can load it up with whatever vegetables need to be eaten from the fridge. This particular time I used onions, mushrooms and zucchini, and normally I like adding red or green peppers too. Related [...]
Some days we just really don't feel like f@%#ing cooking. The kids are demanding, it's been a hectic day, you feel like crap or just unmotivated, whatever the reason may be, it happens, and that's why I always include a few toddler friendly quick and easy meal ideas when I meal plan (get your free Grocery Shop and Meal Plan printable). Who knew one of the hardest parts of being an adult [...]
This Mexi Fried Rice is a family favourite that we eat for dinner every week or two. It’s very filling and loaded with veggies to keep the family fed and healthy, all while being made in 30 minutes or less. The recipe uses staples we generally always have in our pantry and fridge including rice, beans, corn, tomatoes, onion, peppers, and zucchini. You can make it for lunch or dinner, and the [...]
This 30 minute prawn pesto pasta is the bomb! I’ve made different variations of it for years and it’s become not only Matt’s favourite dinner but now it’s Logan’s favourite dinner too! It’s loaded with veggies, and super easy to prepare, making it perfect for weeknight dinners! […]
Last week I tried this meatless burger in a bowl recipe and oh my goodness, it is so so good!!! Basically, it’s a burger without a bun in a bowl. Its jam packed full of veggies to stay nutritious for you and your family, and with the burger sauce and pickles, it fulfills those comfort food cravings while still staying nice and light. Perfect for those hot summer days! […]
As many of you know I have been vegetarian for over a year now, but most recently I have had to cut out dairy because Logan seems to have trouble digesting it, leaving me with a mostly vegan diet. I say mostly because I still enjoy eggs, honey, and the occasional prawns. With this new diet change I have had to refigure out how to cook using different ingredients and alternatives to [...]
Today is National Garlic Day, and I thought it would be a perfect opportunity to round up some tasty garlic recipes. I'm a big garlic lover and brought together this list ranging from basic sides like the garlic butter, and pull apart bread, to meatier main dishes like the grilled shrimp with garlic cilantro sauce, and the simple garlic chicken. As a garlic fan I always add extra garlic to pretty much [...]