This Cottage Pie recipe is a family dinner favorite across the world and one of the recipes my readers asked for the most. My recipe is simple and classic, flavored with a mirepoix, garlic, fresh rosemary and red wine. Easy but delicious comfort food. …
This week we are making Greek Chicken, Chakalaka Baked Potatoes, Easy Taco Pasta, Creamy Peri Peri Chicken and rice and the perfect Steak au Poivre. We’ve also had some requests to include season-appropriate alternatives to some of the dishes (th…
This week we are making Tandoori Chicken, Creamy Tomato Beef Pasta, Creamy Chickpea Butternut Squash Curry, Breaded Chicken Cutlets and Smashed Lamb Wraps. We’ve also had some requests to include season-appropriate alternatives to some of the dis…
These Father’s Day Recipes are big, bold and impressive. Meals that say “you’re appreciated” louder than any gift card ever could. Most of them are simpler than they look, which is the best kind of cooking: impressive results wi…
This is a full week of meals for a family of four on a relatively tight grocery budget. Seven dinners, breakfast every morning and lunch every day. No skipped meals, no sad food and no compromise on flavor. When I surveyed my Instagram audience on what…
This creamy chickpea butternut squash curry is so satisfying, you don’t even miss the meat. Tender roasted butternut, canned chickpeas and a rich, warmly spiced coconut sauce that you’ll want to pour over everything. It’s hearty, comf…
This Creamy Tomato Beef Pasta is the recipe I make when I have ground beef/beef mince in the fridge but I don’t have time for a slow-simmered bolognese. Easy to make with simple ingredients, this is the perfect weeknight pasta recipe. The magic i…
This week we are making Marry Me Chicken Orzo, Zucchini Risotto, Cheesy Baked Meatballs, Creamy Salmon Pasta and Baked Beef Tacos. We’ve also had some requests to include season-appropriate alternatives to some of the dishes (think soups and sala…
Saving money on groceries does not have to be difficult, boring or overwhelming. These 6 tips are practical, easy to execute and are guaranteed to save you money every month. These are six habits I actually use in my own kitchen every week. They keep o…
This week we are making oven-roasted whole chicken, taco-stuffed sweet potatoes, creamy chickpea curry, chicken stir fry and crowd-favourite smashed burger tacos. We’ve also had some requests to include season-appropriate alternatives to some of …
Meal planning sounds like something organized people do. The kind of people who label their spice jars and have a cleaning schedule on the fridge. The reality is that meal planning not only saves you time, it also saves you money and reduces waste. Onc…
Got leftover taco meat and no idea what to do with it beyond reheating it in a tortilla? These four dinners turn one batch of seasoned taco meat into four completely different meals, none of which feel like leftovers. Whether you’ve got a contain…
These baked beef tacos are the laziest, most delicious version of taco night I’ve ever made. Fill flour or corn tortillas with taco meat and cheese, line them up in a baking dish and let the oven do everything. This is the easiest and best way to…
These taco stuffed sweet potatoes are a healthy, high-protein dinner packed with fiber. But more importantly, it’s absolutely delicious. A baked sweet potato split open and loaded with seasoned taco meat, melted cheese, sour cream, guacamole and …
This easy Taco Pasta Bake is the kind of weeknight dinner our family loves. Seasoned taco meat in a creamy, spiced sauce with sautéed peppers and onions, tossed through pasta and baked under a blanket of melted cheese until bubbly and golden. Most taco…
This week we are making Chicken Fajita Bowls, Tomato Basil Pasta, Garlic Butter Baked Fish, Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup and Steak au Poivre. We’ve also included a completed shopping list for your convenience. Simply click on the link and download!…
There are times that you are on top of meal prep and have your lunches sorted for the week. Other time we just want something fast, easy and healthy. That’s where these high protein lunch ideas come in. No meal prep needed because they’re a…
One batch of marinated chicken. Three completely different high protein lunches. When you want to ensure you’re eating nutritious food every day but can’t stand meal prepped lunches, this is the trick! The idea is simple. You marinate a big…
These cottage cheese tortillas are one of those recipes that sounds like it shouldn’t work but absolutely does. Four ingredients, no yeast, no resting time and they come together in about 20 minutes. The cottage cheese blends into the dough compl…
These chicken caesar wraps are the lunch I make when I want something that feels indulgent but isn’t. Sliced marinated chicken, crisp lettuce, parmesan cheese and a creamy yogurt caesar dressing all rolled up in my cottage cheese tortillas. You e…
These chicken fajita bowls are the lunch I reach for when I need something that’s going to keep me full until dinner without even thinking about snacking. Seasoned chicken, rice, black beans, sweet corn, sautéed peppers and onions, avocado and a …
This week we are cooking Creamy Peri Peri Chicken and Rice, Tomato Soup with Grilled Cheese, One-Pan Baked Dumplings, Smothered Chicken and Shrimp Aglio e Olio. We’ve also included a completed shopping list for your convenience. Simply click on t…
That container in the fridge with just enough leftover stew for one person but not enough for a full dinner? Don’t throw it away. It’s the start of the best soup you’ll make all week. I made slow braised oxtail the other night and the…
Most breakfasts have about 10 grams of protein. Toast, cereal, oatmeal, a piece of fruit. They’re fine in the moment but by mid-morning you’re starving and reaching for whatever’s closest. These six breakfasts are all significantly hi…
These cottage cheese pancakes are unlike any pancake I’ve ever made. They soufflé up in the pan, puffing into something light, airy and almost custardy on the inside while staying golden on the outside. The texture is the perfect marriage between…
