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simple spinach salad with lemon dressing

Simple Spinach Salad

This simple spinach salad is so easy to throw together, yet so elegant in flavour. The nuttiness of the seeds and the sweetness of the cranberries are the perfect combination with the baby spinach. Simple spinach salad is the easiest salad that you will ever […]

Scooping corn salsa on a spoon out of a full bowl on a cutting board.

Simple Corn Salsa

This simple corn salsa is a refreshing and sweet addition to any meal either as a side or as a topping. Its versatility to use fresh or canned corn makes it possible to enjoy any time of year. With just 5 ingredients this simple corn […]

Homemade Caesar salad topped with freshly grated parmigiano reggiano

Homemade Caesar Salad Dressing

With only 3 ingredients, this homemade Caesar salad dressing is so simple you can whip it up on a whim any day of the week. This is the easiest dressing that you will make. With just 3 ingredients you’re likely to already have them in […]

Homemade mac and cheese in a bowl topped with parmesan with tea cloth

Homemade Simple Macaroni and Cheese

There is nothing more delicious, and well-liked by toddlers, than warm creamy homemade macaroni and cheese. Homemade macaroni and cheese is a simple and favoured dish in most households with young kids. I never made macaroni and cheese until my firstborn became a toddler and […]

Cheesy smashed potatoes with sour cream and green onions

Cheesy Smashed Potatoes

Akin to potato skins but without all the work, these cheesy smashed potatoes are the perfect side dish or party appetizer. Cheesy smashed potatoes are a fun way to switch up how you serve mini potatoes. They can be a fun side dish or a […]

Lemon and Parsley Rice

Have lemon and parsley rice as a side or as the base of a saucy main. It’s a healthy dish that will add a delightful freshness to any meal.

Stewed Cabbage

Easy to make, with a few simple ingredients, stewed cabbage can stand on its own or be a great side dish. Warm, slightly sweet and smoky, this dish almost melts in your mouth. Cabbage is full of nutrients but isn’t always the most popular vegetable. […]

Carrot and Apple Slaw

This Carrot and Apple Slaw makes for a great side to any meal and doubles perfectly as a quick snack. With a hint of sweetness, this fresh slaw will have everyone in your family asking for seconds. As a kid, this was my absolute favourite […]

Parmesan Roasted brussels sprouts

Parmesan Roasted Brussels Sprouts

A brown sugar apple crisp is the perfect ending to any dinner. It’s a simple dessert that satisfies any sweet tooth. If you’re thinking that brussels sprouts are not your thing stop right there!  If you have not tried parmesan roasted brussels sprouts you have been […]

Steamed green beans with onion garlic topping.

Steamed Green Beans with Onion Garlic Topping

Preparation Start by cutting the ends of the green beans off. The beauty of using French green beans is that you can usually skip this step as they come packaged and trimmed. Wash the beans under lukewarm water.  Add ½ cup of water to the […]

Finished turmeric rice.

Turmeric Rice

Turmeric rice is the easiest way to brighten up your meal with both colour and flavour. Simple to make and beautiful to look at.  Turmeric rice brightens up every meal! Rice is always an easy side to any meal but it can get boring really […]