Homemade Soft Pretzels

Soft pretzels are one of those things that you just don’t see out on the street that much anymore. And if you do, those pretzels have probably been sitting there for a while. I made these pretzels back in the summer and they were a big, big hit. You can eat them on their own,…

Quick Artichoke Hummus

Need an energy boost? Hummus is packed with protein and tastes great. Throw in some artichoke hearts, tahini, olive oil and pickle juice, and you’ve got yourself a meal booster for the rest of the week. Plus, this recipe has no added salt or pepper. And yes, I said pickle juice. Don’t get all grossed…

Spicy Udon Noodle Soup

With winter coming up (way too quickly) what better meal to warm you up than a spicy soup? Udon soup has these thick delicious noodles that absorb flavour and make for a great, filling meal. It’s super healthy, packed with veggies and is flexible to your personal taste and spice tolerance. I looked all around…

Refried Black Beans in Burritos

I am a big fan of refried beans, but when I read the nutritional ingredients on the pre-made ones I felt like I was having a heart attack before I even ate it. Crazy amounts of sodium and fat. So I decided to make my own! Mix up these homemade refried beans in layer dips,…

Roasted Butternut Squash Soup

It seems like every time I come into my kitchen there is some form of gourd on my counter. This time, it’s butternut squash. I adapted this recipe from How to Eat, changed up a few things and it was perfect! I was surprised at how thick and creamy the soup tasted because there’s absolutely…

Maple-Dijon Pumpkin Salad

This recipe lives up to the yearly pumpkin craze, no doubt. Roasted pumpkin with Cajun spice, maple-dijon vinaigrette, creamy avocado and pumpkin seeds all on a bed of mixed greens. Simple enough to make and goes perfectly as the side for any fall dish. It also just looks nice, so serving this up as an…

Thick Vegetable Rice Soup

Rainy days make for soup binges. They also make for laziness, which is good because this recipe takes under 30 minutes, uses pretty basic ingredients and has tons of flavour and texture. It’s also really healthy, so throw that concept of junky comfort food out the window. This is all you’ll need when it’s looking…

Savoury Waffle Panini

I have been wanting to make these for a long, long time. The wait was worth it, because I think this could be my proudest recipe. I’m a bit of a picky sandwich eater because any form of soggy bread is my enemy. That’s why paninis are so perfect because the bread has a bit…

Double Chocolate Cake Pops

Pretty much any food you put on a stick is great. Candy apples, fudgesicles, and of course, cake pops. I adore cake pops because they’re bite-sized and you have endless options for decorating. This wasn’t my first time making cake pops, and I always run into a few problems, but they turned out really yummy…

White Eggplant Baba Ganoush

I’ve been a vegetarian since I was 11 years old, and if there’s one thing that can really make a difference in any meal it’s a good dip or spread. You can change up flavours and textures so easily and they are generally easy to make. Baba ganoush is something that I’ve only just recently…