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Creamy Cider Braised Chicken with Bacon, Fennel and Rosemary
Creamy Apple Cider Braised Chicken Thighs in a luscious sauce of fennel, shallots, and rosemary is what fall dreams are made of! Serve this on a regular Wednesday or to company for a one-skillet meal that will impress and comfort.
A cheat sheet for happiness : The Dopamine Menu
Dopamine menu is a list of personal joy-inducing delights. Happiness doesn’t always have to come from grand gestures. Sometimes it’s the small, everyday moments that can create the biggest dopamine boosts. What would you add to your list?
Grilled Ginger Marinated Steak with Cucumber, Bell Pepper Salad
When life gets busy, weeknight meals need to be quick, easy, and of course, delicious! This Grilled Ginger Marinated Flank Steak paired with a fresh bell pepper, cucumber, and avocado salad checks all the boxes. It’s packed with flavour, nutrient-rich, and best of all—simple to make. The ginger dressing works double-duty as both marinade and salad dressing.
High Protein Cookie Dough Bark
High Protein Cookie Dough Bark is a delicious but healthier alternative to traditional desserts. This edible cookie dough bark will satisfy a sweet craving while giving you a boost of protein in every bite. They are easy to make, and perfect for a post-dinner indulgence.
Chicken Caesar Salad Dip
This dip combines all the flavours you love in a Caesar salad with the creamy, cool, indulgent texture of a dip. Using store-bought Caesar dressing, cream cheese, shredded chicken from a rotisserie chicken, crisp romaine lettuce, and a generous sprinkle of parmesan cheese, you'll have a crowd pleasing appetizer or snack for any party, game night or cozy night in!
Sheet Pan Sausage, Sweet Potato and Apples
This Sheet Pan Sausage, Sweet Potato and Apple weeknight dinner is comforting and filling but not overly heavy. This dish is an easy way to nourish your body while celebrating the flavours of the season. Whether you’re cooking for yourself or feeding a family, this sheet pan dinner will become a weeknight favourite!
Autumn Harvest Chicken and Veggie Bowl
This hearty and comforting Autumn Harvest Chicken and Veggie Bowl with tender and juicy chicken breasts, butternut squash, brussels sprout and spinach is not only filling and delicious, but you know you are getting a salad's worth of gut friendly veggies in there. The Brussels sprouts and squash get caramelized and sweet which balances out the earthy texture of the brown rice. This harvest bowl makes an excellent weeknight dinner and an even better lunch the following day!
Sheet Pan Chili Crisp Salmon
This super easy weeknight sheet pan Chili Crisp Salmon dinner needs a place in your meal plan rotation! Not only are the flavours are incredible, this is a healthy and hearty dinner that you can get on the table in about 20 minutes! Even if spice isn't your thing (you can adjust!) I urge you to make this tonight.
Pumpkin Spice Nuts
These pumpkin spiced nuts are a perfect snack at home or on-the-go, providing a quick energy boost while satisfying those autumn cravings. Enjoy the warmth of the season with every crunchy bite! 🧡
Easy Weeknight Chicken Curry
This Easy Weeknight Chicken Curry recipe is the most wonderful transition summer-to-fall meal! Let the beautiful late summer produce shine in this comforting yet light dish that is all at once a main, a side and a salad. If eating veggies is on your to-do list, you've got to try this delicious curry.
Quinoa Sweet Potato Black Bean Salad
I love making this Quinoa Sweet Potato and Black Bean salad as the weather starts to cool. The heartiness of the sweet potatoes and quinoa feels just right as you step into autumn, but the bright vinaigrette keeps it from feeling too heavy. It’s the perfect dish to ease you from summer into fall.
Grilled Miso Maple Chicken
Sometimes, you need a simple yet substantial marinade in your back pocket that you can rely on for easy weeknight dinners or to wow your dinner guests. And this Miso Maple Marinade is it!
My Menopause Journey: Navigating the Unexpected at 39
When I started experiencing the symptoms of menopause at 39, I was completely blindsided. None of my friends or peers were going through the same thing, leaving me feeling isolated and dismayed. Here, I share what has helped me feel better than ever, 7 years later.
Browned Butter Peach Bars
These Browned Butter Peach Bars are a sweet reminder of summer’s bounty. What makes them so special browned butter adds a cozy richness that hints at the cooler days to come. These browned butter peach bars are more than just a dessert—they’re a celebration of summer’s best flavors, a sweet indulgence, and a way to make the most of the long weekend.
Easy Air Fryer Pizza Roll Ups
Busy mornings often leave little room for elaborate meal prep, which is why these pizza roll-ups are so practical. You can assemble and air fry them the night before, then simply pop them into a lunch box in the morning. These freeze well and are easily reheated when needed. Serve them with a little extra dipping sauce and lunch is served!
One Pot Summer Pasta with Sausage, Corn and Tomatoes
This one pot Sausage Pasta with Corn and Cherry tomatoes is the very best way to enjoy all the late summer produce. It's filled with the comforts of a hearty dish, yet is brimming with vegetables and tastes bright and light.
Better Than Takeout Chicken Fried Rice
Chicken Fried Rice is a fantastic dish to keep in your recipe rotation. It’s easy to make, customizable, and incredibly satisfying. Plus, it’s a great way to use up leftovers and ensure that dinner is both delicious and nutritious. Give this recipe a try tonight and enjoy a meal that’s both flavourful and practical!
Seasonal Things to Cook Before the End of August
As summer starts to draw to a close, I've rounded up some of the most delicious recipes to make before the season wraps up. From healthy breakfasts, easy lunches and mouthwatering dinners, this roundup of what to cook in August will be your roadmap through to September.
Simple Peaches and Cream Parfaits
This is THE late summer dessert: Peaches and Cream Parfaits. This combo is simply irresistible. The juicy peach nectar when paired with the sweet cream is something I could eat each and every day until the end of peach season. You are going to love this 10 minute dessert!
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