May 03 2012
I must confess that the most I knew about chia before doing some research were those wonderfully kitschy TV ads from years back selling the ch-ch-ch-chia pet. Turns out you can eat the seeds! And get this - they’re really good for you too! Chia seeds are very high in Omega 3s, as well as an excellent [...]
May 01 2012
My brother was the world’s pickiest eater. It was always white bread toast for breakfast; fish sticks and chips for lunch; and chicken and potatoes for dinner. Now, in his mid thirties, he has a new appreciation of most foods. Surprisingly, one of his new favourite foods is kale. And why not; kale is delicious, [...]
April 26 2012
While no one at my house is a vegetarian, we do make it a point of eating vegetarian meal plans at least once a week. Initially some members of the household (my wife) were not too keen on the idea of a meatless dinner but now everyone enjoys it. Like many raised on a diet [...]
April 26 2012
By now you’ve probably heard about my big bird… the chicken I roasted a couple weekends ago. Well, what I forgot to mention is that I also made some chicken stock using the bones of said chicken. I got about 4 liters of stock which I then froze for later use. I’m sure it sounds [...]
April 25 2012
My wife and I recently got busy…no, not like that! We got busy making healthy lunch recipes for our freezer. Both of us insist on bringing our lunches to work. So on days where I’m not cooking here, I always have a homemade meal. It saves me money and I know it’ll be a good [...]
April 24 2012
Once upon a time, there was a vegetarian who absolutely adored meal planning. Nothing pleased her more than to sit down at the beginning of the week (or middle, or end…) and jot down healthy meal plans in her notebook, dreaming of hummus and sweet potatoes, balsamic drenched salads and avocado on toast. However, the [...]
April 24 2012
We’re always looking for great ways to connect with our readers and always welcome your contributions. If you’d like to submit a recipe – like a gluten free recipe you love or a meal planning recipe you found on the site, tips to make a meal planning recipe come to life or just share a [...]
April 23 2012
Enjoy Italian cuisine with this dinner recipe from Chef Paul. Healthy meal plans can incorporate different cuisines from all areas of the globe. Servings: x4 Ready In: 40 min Cuisine Type: Italian Paul’s Comments: Mushrooms, red wine and tomatoes are here in this luscious Italian classic. Wine Pairing Suggestions: Corbieres (Languedoc) or Pinot Noir (Oregon) This dish can [...]
April 20 2012
Searching for a tasty meal to make for dinner during the week? Look no further than this beloved dinner recipe that will fit perfectly into your weekly healthy meal plans! Servings: x1 Preparation time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 10 minutes Cuisine Type: European Freezable: Yes Ingredients 170 g pork, tenderloin 0.62 ml salt, sea [...]
January 26 2011
We’re experiencing a cold snap here in Halifax right now…it’s brutally cold. When the thermometer goes this low I like to cook hearty, stick-to-your-bones kind of meals like stews and risottos. Tonight for diner I’ve planned a mushroom risotto to go along with a pork tenderloin meal planning recipe. Many people are intimidated by risotto [...]