The perfect summer meal after a perfect summer's day. The sun was shining, the sky was blue, the breeze was blowing and the kids weren't fighting! We decided we'd all go to Vancouver's famed Stanley Park for a leisurely bike ride around the seawall. A lovely picnic was followed … [Read more...] about Black Bean Hoisin Lettuce Wraps
Quinoa Tabbouleh
Man I live for the summer! We've been away camping and usually before we go I premake a bunch of cold salads, dips etc to get us through the first few days of traveling, lunches etc. Well I don't know what's happened but I am suddenly really loving and kind of addicted to … [Read more...] about Quinoa Tabbouleh
Red Lentil and Sweet Potato Curry with Spinach
This is one of those recipes you will make over and over and over again. As in forever. The first time we had it there was a unanimous, 'holy moly this is good' kind of conversation around our dinner table and then when I briefly lost the recipe, I pretty much descended into a … [Read more...] about Red Lentil and Sweet Potato Curry with Spinach
Samosa Pie
I don't think that there is any food more flavourful or delicious than traditional Indian food. As a nurse who works (occasionally) in a nursing home, I often find myself sympathizing with our elderly Indian patients who are forced to suddenly readapt their flabbergasted … [Read more...] about Samosa Pie
Baked Coconut Crusted Tofu with Thai Sweet Chili Sauce
These are a huge hit with my kids and because not everything is, I often give in and make these more frequently when our lives get a bit hectic. At first glance these may look somewhat time consuming, but really the only time it takes is in waiting for the marinade to do it's … [Read more...] about Baked Coconut Crusted Tofu with Thai Sweet Chili Sauce
