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Recipe: Fajita Pasta
Fajita pasta – it’s full of flavour and also makes for a great freezer meal. Quick, make ahead dinners are sometimes the best ones. Let’s get cooking up this one pot wonder. Ingredients 2 peppers 1/2 a red onion jar of salsa (white corn and black beans) 19oz can of black beans 12oz can of corn 1 teaspoons of paprika, chili powder, and cumin 1 1/2 cup of broth 340g of gluten free pasta First, gather up all of your ingredients. Chop the peppers and…
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Travel: Chicago Dinner Eats
Chicago dinner eats – some of the best restaurants in the world are in Chicago. Well, my favourite dinner spots is below. The one tricky thing with dinner is that it’s a little more special than lunch, or breakfast. As such, I didn’t have my camera out a lot, well, hardly at all. Yet – these places are still worth mentioning, so here we go! Chicago Dinner Eats First up, Fat Rice. Yes, it’s far from the Loop, yet worth the 35 minute L train…
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Recipe: Chicken Souvlaki
Chicken souvlaki – it’s perfect with cucumber salad and parmesan fries. Super good, actually. This fresh marinade is easy – not really quick, since you want the chicken to soak up all that goodness overnight, yet it’s worth it. Let’s get cooking! Ingrediens 2 pounds of chicken – cut into 1 inch chunks 1/2 cup of high quality olive oil 2 tablespoons of lemon juice and white vinegar 1 tablespoon of minced garlic and oregano 1 teaspoons of salt and pepper – to taste First,…
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Recipe: Mexican Shepherd’s Pie
I love mashed potatoes and my Nana used to make the best ones. On Tuesday I was craving them, but in the mood for some Mexican spices. So, I whipped up this Mexican shepherd’s pie and it was delicious. Quick and easy to make on a week night and it makes left overs, too! Let’s get cooking. Ingredients 2 large chicken breasts 1 sweet potato 4 small potatoes 1/2 cup of salted butter 1 red onion can of corn 1 cup of edamame tablespoon of…
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Recipe: Chicken Pho
I love pho, yet ever since I became a celiac it’s been a little tricky. This recipe is purely gluten free and has an added spicy zip which I love. Let’s get cooking! Ingredients 2 900ml boxes of Pho Broth 1 white onion 1/2 tablespoon of garlic 1 teaspoon fish sauce 2 large chicken breasts 250g rice stick noodles 1 bag of bean spouts 2 red Thai chilies 1/2 cup cilantro 2 tablespoon of gluten free soy sauce 4 tablespoons of tahini 2 tablespoons of…
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Recipe: Stuffed Acorn Squash
It’s time for fall food and this stuffed acorn squash is the perfect little meal for a cold fall day. The sweetness of the squash balances out so well with the saltiness of the feta cheese and who doesn’t love avocado! This recipe is similar to my butternut squash salad – check that recipe out, too. Okay, let’s get cooking. Ingredients acorn squash 2 tablespoons of grape seed oil avocado white onion 1/2 cup of mixed nuts 1/3 cup of dried cranberries 2/3 cup of…
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Recipe: Spaghetti Squash Meat Sauce
Spaghetti squash with meat sauce? Why didn’t I think of this sooner – seriously. This dinner is not only quick and easy, it’s super delicious. I know I’ve done well when my husband says, “you can make this again.” Total score. Let’s get cooking! Ingredients large spaghetti squash a bit of grape seed oil 1 tablespoon of minced garlic small white onion 2 tablespoons of quality Italian seasoning can of crushed tomatoes 1 pound of ground turkey 120g of old white cheddar cheese Okay –…
