Roasted Tomato and Garlic Soup with Basil and Parmesan! Go Roast!

Asian influenced dishes are probably my favourite. There is no shortage of ingredients to add and adjust to recipes. The Asian ingredients I love to cook with and add to many of my recipes include sambal olek, sesame oil, fish oil and soy sauce. These flavours are undeniable. If you prefer gluten free options, there are many new products available. For example, I use San-J Gluten Free Soy Sauce (aka Tamari Sauce) as a gluten free substitute. Combine garlic, ginger, honey,

Growing up on the East Coast of Canada, fish and shellfish were served often including at breakfast, lunch and dinner (or by our East Coast standards: breakfast, dinner and supper). It’s true, as a kid, I didn’t like seafood. I was a picky eater and stuck to processed foods at the time. I think I filled my “junk bucket” early on. Now I focus on healthy eating including gluten free, free range, antibiotic and organic foods. And yes, I LOVE SEAFOOD! Back in the day, my mom

Ahhh Shrimp! The versatile seafood! I love cooking with shrimp and trying different combinations. I tend to be using garlic and red pepper flakes in most of my dishes lately. I’m loving the heat and garlicky taste. It’s key to not overcook the shrimp. Well, unless you like chewy rubbery shrimp. This dish will cook fast! Ensure you have your ingredients ready, have studied the recipe and have your running shoes on. OK, maybe not the running shoes. A quick tip with garli

Another simple easy to make and delicious chicken dish. We get our chickens and chicken pieces from our local butcher. Free range and antibiotic free. There is definitely a difference in quality. If possible locate a local butcher and try these chickens. We’re starting to see more grocery stores now offering free range and antibiotic free chickens, including from local farmers. PREP TIME 15 mins COOK TIME 35 mins TOTAL TIME 50 mins THE GOODS! 4 chicken breasts (bone-in an