Foodie turned Holistic Nutritionist
I happen to take cookies VERY seriously. Because lets face it, if we’re gonna enjoy some cookies, they need to taste good. And these almond flour chocolate chip cookies are incredibly tasty. Soft and chewy with chunks of dark chocolate and brown butter make for a wicked bakery style taste.
…
Funny thing about Key lime pie: I hadn’t tried it until five or six years ago. For the longest time, I thought I wasn’t a “pie person.” But when I tried it, I fell in love. Yes, I’m late to the Key lime pie party, but that won’t stop me from trying to make up for lost time by whipping up this dessert any chance I get. Because the other thing about me is that I’m not much of a baker in the traditional sense. I like easy, no-bake, delicious desserts where I can hide all my mistakes and imperfections. So a no-bake pie crust, yes please! To be fair, my avocado Key lime pie in a jar is anything but authentic or traditional, but it’s delicious, and that’s all that matters. If you can get your hands on Key limes, feel free to use them. I’ve used regular limes just to make sure this “pie” is completely inauthentic, and I’m okay with that.
…
Easy baked oatmeal bars that taste way better than store bought and perfect for a snack, dessert or even breakfast. What can I say, I love a versatile snack and these are it. They disappear pretty quickly whenever I make them and it’s only two of us living here, so you know they’re good. Filled with a jammy blueberry filling and a buttery oat topping, they taste much more decadent than they really are. Minimal ingredients, one bowl and ready in about an hour, these blueberry oatmeal bars are the perfect treat to enjoy.
…
What could be more summery than this? Grilled chicken, check. Tequila and limes, check. Chicken skewers, check! All of the above are great indicators that we’re in pure summer mode and I for one, couldn’t be happier. Summer always flies by so quickly and I try to take full advantage when it’s here. One of the ways to do that is by firing up the grill and making these grilled tequila lime chicken thighs. These are packed with flavour and so simple to make. Because the last thing I want to do in the summer is spend time indoors prepping food. And luckily with this recipe, you won’t need to.
…
Looking for a light and summery type of cookie? These key lime cookies are IT! Studded with white chocolate chips, lots of lime juice and zest, they have all the flavour of a key lime pie, but in a cookie bar form. Cookie bars may just be one of my new favourite things to bake. I love how easy they are to make and that classic cookie taste but without the stress of trying to form cookies and wondering if they’re going to bake up how I want them. If you don’t love white chocolate, you can omit it and use nuts like macadamia or pecans.
…
Love macaroni salad, me too! This creamy macaroni salad is easy to make and absolutely delicious. You won’t even be able to tell that it’s actually a little lighter than a traditional macaroni salad. Rather than using lots and lots of mayo (even though I love the stuff!), I use a blend of Greek yogurt and mayonnaise to make it richer, tangier and a bit healthier. So even though this is called a healthy macaroni salad, don’t be afraid to switch it up and try this version instead. Your tastebuds will thank you, I promise.
…
Who doesn’t love a sheet pan meal? Throwing everything on a sheet pan and cooking it at the same time is exactly what I need sometimes (ok most times). And this Greek sheet pan chicken is bursting with flavour! Letting the chicken marinade for a short time helps do that. Plus, you’ll throw on some potatoes, tomatoes, and a few other goodies to round it out to a full meal. Serve it with some pita and/or a side salad (if you’d like) and call it a day.
…
I’m pretty sure there isn’t a taco I wouldn’t eat and I could probably find a new way to enjoy tacos daily before I’d ever get bored. And these Instant Pot shredded chicken tacos will never get boring. These are packed with so much flavour and spices and they come together in just over 40 minutes (including time spent warming up and releasing the pressure). Plus they’re also completely customizable based on your own preferences.
…
If you love chicken wings, especially crispy ones and Mexican food and flavours, you’re gonna love these Mexican chicken wings. Made with a simple dry rub and then air fried until perfectly crispy, they’re actual heaven. Once they’re air fried, go ahead and drizzle the lime crema, cotija cheese, cilantro and some serrano peppers for heat. Highly suggest pairing these air fryer wings with some guac and a marg (preferably on a sunny day) but honestly, you could eat these in the dead of winter and just blast the heat and pretend you’re somewhere warm. I do this ALL the time 😉
…
Often times the simplest recipes are the best. And these dry rubbed jerk spiced salmon skewers are definitely one of those. With a quick and easy prep time of about 5 minutes, you can have these ready to go. And you can easily sear these on a hot cast iron pan or on the BBQ. Serve these jerk salmon skewers over top of my quick and easy mango coleslaw for a perfectly balanced summer meal.
…