Pesto Stuffed Chicken Breast

Pesto Stuffed Chicken Breast

By Mary McIntyreEntree No Comments

This Pesto Stuffed Chicken Breast is so easy to put together if you have a pesto sauce on hand. And who doesn’t like a good pesto, right? Chicken breasts tend to be lean and can dry out quickly if not prepared just right. Pesto sauce, though, is loaded with good fats and will help keep … Read More

Traditional Pesto Sauce & Variations

Traditional Pesto Sauce & Variations

By Mary McIntyreSauce No Comments

This Traditional Pesto Sauce & Variations can easily be adapted to create the perfect pesto with your own dietary preferences in mind (whether vegan, nut-free, dairy-free etc.)—all without sacrificing any flavour! It’s all about the base…but more on that later. “It’s a tradition” is a line from one of my favourite movies, Fiddler on the … Read More

Easy Cajun Salmon Fillet with Lemon

Easy Cajun Salmon Fillet with Lemon

By Mary McIntyreEntree No Comments

If you like Cajun cuisine and salmon, you will love this simple and delicious recipe. Or if you are new to Cajun cuisine and looking for different ways to make salmon, I would encourage you to try this. Spiced to perfection, it’s super easy and tastes amazing! Salmon & The Three Omegas Salmon is very … Read More

Greek Yogurt and Herb Dip

Greek Yogurt and Herb Dip

By Mary McIntyreAppetizer, Dip, Savory Snack 1 Comment

This Greek Yogurt and Herb Dip is one of my favourite condiments. I use this good-for-the-gut probiotic-rich dip a lot! It’s so versatile and delivers a nice flavourful tangy taste. And it’s a great way to get in some fermented food that the gut loves. Compared to regular yogurt, it’s also richer in protein and … Read More

Orange Carrot Smoothie

Orange Carrot Smoothie

By Mary McIntyreBreakfast, Smoothie No Comments

Sauerkraut may seem like an odd ingredient to add into a smoothie, but it gives this Orange Carrot Smoothie a nice tangy taste. And this fermented vegetable also contains probiotics (live friendly bacteria). From a Nutrition Standpoint The sauerkraut, combined with a juicy vitamin C-rich orange, beta carotene-rich carrot (an antioxidant that helps boost vitamin … Read More

Carrot Chia Pudding

Carrot Chia Pudding

By Mary McIntyreBreakfast, Dessert, Sweet Snack 1 Comment

This Carrot Chia Pudding is so yummy! And super nutritious too.  Carrots are one of the highest sources of beta-carotene, a powerful catenoid and antioxidant that is converted in the body to Vitamin A. Beta-carotene is also what gives carrots their distinctive colour. When cooked, the beta-carotene is more readably absorbed. So if you have … Read More

Quinoa Hot Cereal with Fresh Fruit

Quinoa Hot Cereal with Fresh Fruit

By Mary McIntyreBreakfast No Comments

  Looking for a great healthy gluten-free option for hot cereal to start your day off right? Or maybe you are just bored and looking for something new! Try swapping out your oats for quinoa, add some fresh fruit of your choice, and enjoy it with your favourite clean milk or yogurt. Like it a … Read More