Here’s a KRAFT recipe that I came across that I might try for Canada Day festivities! Strawberries are in season so it’s a perfect time to give it a try. Not to mention a prep time of 15 minutes and serves 12 people. Great for that “Mayor Miller Cancels Toronto’s Canada Day Celebrations” party I’ve [...]

Here’s a great smoothie for the summer that’s easy to make. What you’ll need (ingredients): (serves 3) 3 cups frozen strawberries 1/2 cup honey 1 cup orange juice 3/4 cup plain yogurt 1/4 cup crushed ice 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract Direction: 1. Blend in blender until smooth.

As long as I can remember I always loved this quick little dish. The dish goes very well with rice or noodles. My grandma and my mom made this for me when I was a toddler. Ever since then I’ve been making this for myself. It’s sort of my happy food, because if you know [...]

I made this Kraft recipe a few years ago when I had to bring an appetizer to Thanksgiving dinner and it was such a success that I’ve been requested to make it for just about every holiday since! What You Need: * 1/2 small tart apple * 2 Tbsp. maple syrup * 4 sheets frozen [...]

An old favourite made fast and easy. Ingredients: (serves 4) 2 Romaine hearts – separated 2 garlic cloves – peeled and crushed 1/2 cup virgin olive oil 4 tablespoons lemon juice 2 tablespoons dijon mustard 1/2 cup parmesan cheese – grated fresh grounded pepper Directions: 1.  Rinse lettuce and dry.  Keep refridgerated lettuce wrapped in [...]

Refreshing salad recipe for your next BBQ. Ingredients: (serves 4-5) 7 tiny red potatoes, cooked & cooled 5 cups of spinach 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 6 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons sugar 1/4 teaspoon of garlic 2 tablespoons of grated orange peel 2 peeled and sliced oranges 2 avocados sliced and peeled [...]

Here’s a quick recipe to get you kick started in the morning. Ingredients: (serving 1) 1/2 cup grapes 1 peeled kiwi 1/4 cup milk 1/2 cup vanilla yogurt 2 tablespoons of honey 3 ice cubes 1/4 teaspoon of lemon juice Direction: 1.  Mix in blender for 10 seconds

Mango Banana Smoothie Tis the season for fresh cold fruit drinks on hot summer days. Ingredients: 2 ripened mangoes (pitted, peeled) 1 banana 5 ice cubes 1 cup low fat yogurt Direction: 1.  Mix all the ingredients in the blender until it looks smooth. 2.  Enjoy!

Tasty pasta made fast and easy with a little kick! Okay for all you over achievers out there who go out and buy elaborate ingredients to make your pasta dishes, I warn you that this dish only consists of 6 ingredients.   Keep it simple. Ingredients:  (Serves 4) 1/2 cup virgin olive oil 1 hot [...]

Salmon, Lemon, olive oil, and Garlic are some of my favourite ingredients.