Coming up with yummy and healthy snacks ideas can sometimes be a challenge. I experimented with some recipes earlier this week and these muffins were a hit with all three of my kids. This recipe requires zero oil or butter. The greek yogurt takes care of keeping the muffins moist. My kids loved these muffins … [Read more…]
This dish always brings me back to my childhood. Egg Bhurji (pronounce BHOOR-JI) is a comfort food to me and was my favourite brunch my dad would prepare on a Sunday morning. It was always a family affair!:) My mom would prepare the dough for fresh hot parathas to have with the eggs, my brothers … [Read more…]
Black chick peas, also known as Kala Chana is like comfort food at my house. I ate this dish a lot growing up. My Nani (mom’s mom) would often throw in some sliced mushrooms into this dish to make it a little more interesting and we loved it! Black chick peas are very different … [Read more…]
Coming up with healthy and delicious vegetarian meals can often be a challenge. As a vegetarian, I find being of East Indian origin a big plus! Indian cuisine consists of a lot of vegetarian dishes. As a child, one of my favourite dishes would be the classic paratha! If you aren’t familiar with what … [Read more…]
I just love omelettes! They are usually my go to lunch/brunch option if I’m short on time. They are healthy and a great way to get the kids to eat vegetables. This weekend I made mushroom and kale omelettes and they turned out so amazing I just had to share. My fifteen year … [Read more…]
Zucchini and sweet potato frites are a healthy alternative to the traditional french fry. I’ve made these as an appetizer for guests and as an after school snack and it has always been a hit! Ingredients 1/2 cup Panko bread crumbs 1/4 tsp paprika 1/4 tsp pink Himalayan salt 1/4 tsp dried parsley 1/4 cup … [Read more…]
As a tribute to the wonderful country we live in, I thought I would post about one of my favourite cities in Canada! That would be none other than Québec City! It’s a fortified city rich in history, romance, fun and adventure. Whether you are young or old, this is a place you are guaranteed … [Read more…]
My version of spinach and ricotta lasagna is super quick and easy. Hardly any prep involved at all. Two of my kids are competitive swimmers who swim early morning and after school. With the amount of energy they’re burning, they need a high protein and high carb meal. I usually serve this dish with some … [Read more…]
We ventured out to Arizona with our good friends for March Break back in 2015. I can honestly say, that I fell in love with it. In fact, I love it so much I went last year with my girlfriends and I’m going again in April. Ladies, another reason to love Arizona is because you … [Read more…]
March Break is over and its back to the morning grind of packing lunches! Arghhhhh!!!! Coming up with creative ideas all the time can be a pain. Do I ALWAYS make things from scratch? Heck no! I’ll often pack left overs from the night before. I also keep a good supply of quick and healthy ready … [Read more…]
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