Category: Food & Drink

I have been craving sushi; my husband is NOT a fan of raw fish and we live a fair ways away from any decent sushi restaurant –and I’m sorry I am NOT eating gas station sushi. Which is why this Sushi Bake Casserole has been awesome for use; I get a take on sushi flavours and my husband doesn’t have to eat raw fish.

Ingredients
*quantities aren’t given so you can customize size and balance your preference of ingredients

Basmati Rice
Roasted Seaweed
Sweet Chili Sauce
Salmon (cubed)
Avocado (cubed)
Cucumber (diced)
Green Onion (diced)
Rice Wine Vinegar
Low Sodium Soy Sauce
Sriracha
Yum Yum Sauce
Everything Bagel Seasoning (toasted)

Directions

1. Cook your desired quantity of rice according to the instructions on the package
2. Place rice into the bottom of a casserole dish and flatten
3. Layer nori sheets on top of the rice
4. Mix salmon and chili sauce together in a bowl and then spread over the nori in the casserole dish
5. Bake casserole for 15-20 minutes at 425F; depending on how done you want the salmon
6. Add your toppings: avocado, cucumber & green onion
7. Drizzle vinegar, soy sauce, sriracha, yum yum sauce over top
8. Sprinkle seasoning on top
9. Enjoy!

I am finally joining the trend of overnight oats… and yes, I realize I am so incredibly late to the party. They gained immense popularity in 2012 and have hung on because they are rich in fibre and protein. You can load them with vitamins and minerals such as manganese, phosphorus, magnesium, copper, iron and zinc. Overnight oats were part of the “enhance your gut health” movement, the “meal prep” and “nutritious breakfast on the go” craze.

I tested out a few; and to be honest so many of the recipes have a TON of ingredients which I wasn’t a fan. Although this recipe has a fair amount of ingredients that I normally don’t have on hand –it’s deliciousness trumped my fussiness…

Brownie Batter Overnight Oats

Looking for an alternative to boxed macaroni and cheese that is easy to make and incredibly tasty; this is the recipe for you!

Ingredients

2 cups Whole wheat macaroni
2 Tbsp Margarine
1.5 Tbsp Flour
1 cup Milk
1 cup Marble cheese (shredded)
1 cup Peas
4 Tbsp Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup Bread crumbs

Directions

1. Cook the macaroni according to the instructions on the package; during the last minute of cook time add the peas; drain and transfer to a large bowl.
2. Make a roux by melting margarine in a saucepan add the flour and cook until it has a paste consistency.
3. Slowly add the milk to the saucepan and stir constantly; simmer until thickened.
4. Add the cheese sauce to the bowl with macaroni and peas; mix well.
5. Pour mixture into a casserole dish.
6. In a small bowl, combine the parmesan and bread crumbs together; sprinkle over the macaroni.
7. Bake for 10-15 minutes at 350F
8. Enjoy!

Ingredients

2 cup Spring mix
2 cloves Garlic
1 Tbsp Lemon Juice
1/4 cup Olive Oil + some for drizzling
1/2 lb Shrimp (medium; shelled, deveined & washed thoroughly)
2 Green Onions (sliced)
1 Heirloom tomato (diced)
1 cup Quinoa
1 Avocado (diced)
Salt & pepper

Directions

1. Combine the spring mix, garlic, lemon juice & olive oil in a food processor to finely chop.
2. Add the mixture and shrimp in a Ziploc to marinate in the fridge while you prepare the remaining ingredients.
3. Cook the quinoa according to the instructions on the package; but make sure once it is done you let it stand for 10 minutes.
4. Cook the shrimp either on the grill or in a pan on the stove.
5. In a bowl add the cooked quinoa, shrimp and tomato; mix. If you notice the mixture is drier than you would prefer drizzle with the additional olive oil.
6. Cut up the avocado. Add it to the bowl and carefully mix it in without smashing it.
7. Season with salt and pepper and ENJOY!

This is not only tasty, but it is ridiculously easy to make and it also freezes well.

Ingredients…

1 Tbsp Olive oil
1 White onion (chopped)
28oz Vegetable Broth
2 cups Water
12oz Corn (canned)
14oz Green beans (canned)
14oz Diced tomatoes (canned; with juice)
1 Zucchini (medium size; halved & sliced thin)
1/2 cup Orzo
Salt
Pepper

Directions…

1. In a large soup pot, saute the onions with oil, salt and pepper until tender
2. Add the broth and water to the pot and bring it to a boil
3. Add the vegetables and orzo and cook uncovered until the orzo is tender (approximately 10 minutes)
4. Enjoy!

…make an EGGNOG PIE!

What could be more delicious, easy to make and super festive???

Ingredients
1 Keebler Ready Graham Cracker Crust
1 box Instant Vanilla Pudding
1 1/4 cup Eggnog (full fat)
1 tsp Captain Morgan’s Spiced Rum
1 tub Cool Whip

Directions
1. Gently mix the pudding mix, eggnog and rum together in a mixing bowl
2. Fold in the Cool Whip
3. Spoon the delicious filling into the pie crust
4. Refrigerate overnight

Spinach is rich in iron, vitamin C and E, potassium, and magnesium which helps support immune function and aids the digestive system. To help you increase your intake of spinach, I am sharing a few of my favourite recipes.

Spinach Smoothie
Hot Spinach and Artichoke Dip
Spinach Soup
Easy Spinach Salad
Spanakopita for Beginners

Ingredients

2 eggs
1 cup sugar
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp vanilla
1/2 cup butter (melted)

Directions

1. Beat the eggs, sugar, salt and vanilla together for 1 minute
2. Add butter; mix
3. Add flour, cocoa; mix until well combined
4. Pour batter into a microwave safe dish
5. Microwave on high for 5 minutes
   
   TIP: Use a coffee flavoured frosting for the ultimate sweet treat!

Green beans helps fight inflammation, they help regulate blood pressure because they are rich in folate and potassium. Additionally they are a good source of protein and fiber which help lower cholesterol. To help you increase your intake I am sharing my favourite recipes.

Balsamic Green Bean Salad
Italian Green Bean Salad
Creamy Hungarian Green Bean Soup
Green Bean Almondine
Green Bean Casserole

Apples possess key nutrients, like fiber and antioxidants. They offer health benefits, including lowering blood sugar levels and are good for heart health. To help you increase your intake I am sharing my favourite recipes.

Acorn Squash & Apple Soup
Hungarian Apple Pie
Apple Strudel Muffins
“The Best Applesauce Recipe”
Spicy Apple Salsa