I believe the heart of the family beats in the kitchen. Food fuels our body and nourishes our soul.
I share here real food made using whole ingredients with big flavour, fresh herbs and health-boosting spices, all influenced by my roots in India and my travels. That’s what you will find here. But I’m also not one to spend hours in the kitchen, as you can tell from my healthy shortcuts and tips in every post. My kitchen is a little complicated — we have a number of food sensitivities in the family — so I tend to make food that is gluten-free, dairy-free, soy-free and tomato-free. Often but not always.
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Masoor Daal Kebab | Red Lentil Fritters
An Indian classic, Masoor Daal Kebab is made with red lentils, steamed broccoli + turmeric! Split red lentils or Masoor Dal (dhuli) is one of the more underappreciated lentils in India. They have a delicate and sweet flavour, break down really fast during cooking and a simple, healthy, delicious meal can be ready in way less time than it takes to order takeout. Masoor Daal Kebab | Red Lentil Fritters with Turmeric and Broccoli (Vegan, DF, GF) For the Daal2 cups split red lentils1 cup water1/2 cup chopped shallots or mild red onions1/2 tsp turmeric1/2 tsp saltFor the Fritters | Kebab2 cups steamed...
Rotisserie Chicken: Unexpected Weeknight Rockstar
Watch: CTV The Social — Rotisserie Chicken: The Unexpected Rock Star of Weeknight Dinners. Three meals that transform an accessible grocery staple into multiple weeknight dinners that taste great and benefit the health of people and the planet. Rotisserie chicken is a cheap and cheerful item that most people have on their shopping lists, after all it helps ease the stress around weeknight dinner, right? In this segment, I would like to share how this readily available grocery store staple can help transform our weekly routine and create soul-satisfying, mood-boosting meals using ingredients that have a lower environmental impact, protect personal...
Chicken Soup
An easy way to use rotisserie chicken! Homemade, made from scratch chicken soup is blissful comfort cooking at its best. In this case, we are using the broth made earlier after shredding the rotisserie chicken, add in rice or barley from the night before. Transform this ordinary bowl into scrappy cooking at its best by using bruised carrots and wilted spinach and other greens from the bottom of the crisper and fresh window-sill herbs like basil and mint. Pasta works too. Serve with grilled cheese or garlic toast on the side. Homemade Chicken Soup (for the soul) 1 tbsp olive...
Build-a-Chicken-Bowl
An exciting way to use rotisserie chicken! Inspired by a traditional Mexican breakfast that is normally served with eggs, my version of Chilaquiles are flavourful and comforting like the original but also easy to pull together on a busy weeknight. Without fail, this is a dish that will soothe and transport you to sunshine and warm skies. Make these with toasted tortillas soaked in a garlicky, cumin-scented tomato sauce, mix with black beans, top with shredded chicken and cheese along with a dollop of sour cream or yoghurt on top, and dinner is ready, on the table in <30 mins....
Baked Chicken Chilaquiles
A great way to use rotisserie chicken! Inspired by a traditional Mexican breakfast that is normally served with eggs, my version of Chilaquiles are flavourful and comforting like the original but also easy to pull together on a busy weeknight. Without fail, this is a dish that will soothe and transport you to sunshine and warm skies. Make these with toasted tortillas soaked in a garlicky, cumin-scented tomato sauce, mix with black beans, top with shredded chicken and cheese along with a dollop of sour cream or yoghurt on top, and dinner is ready, on the table in <30 mins....
Easy Salmon Recipe with Orange and Cilantro
Delicious salmon everyone loves! Salmon is on the menu in our home every couple of days. But there was a time when my kids thought fish was just “ewww.” That changed with this easy salmon recipe made with orange and coriander. My husband is a big meat and potatoes fan and so fish was rarely if ever on the menu. Since the kids came along a number of things have changed including our menu plans. And while they don’t agree on a number of things, the kids are united on one front – they love salmon. As a result this...
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