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Appetizers & Sides, Salads, Vegetarian

Tomato Salad with Balsamic Parsley Dressing

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I like to make this salad all year long, however it truly tastes best made during the summer. When tomatoes are there freshest here in Canada. Preferably straight from the garden, those can’t be beat. 

It’s a great salad because it’s quick to make and also very healthy, bursting with fresh tomatoes, balsamic vinegar,  parsley, olive oil and garlic salt this recipe is sure to be a hit. Give it a try, you may be surprised that this simple little salad is so good. 

 

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Chicken, Date Night, Dinner ideas

Greek Chicken and Potatoes

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This Greek Chicken and Potato recipe is baked all in one dish. And really takes no effort at all from start to finish. 

Well unless you are the farmer… but i’m guessing not? If you are… from the bottom of my heart. Thank you!

In our home we like to eat Greek food every so often, it’s such a healthy cuisines and so very tasty.

This dish is made with a few simple seasonings that will bring in the depth of flavor you crave in Greek food. 

This is the fastest version of a traditional home cooked Greek meal, there is no BBQ or Kabobs involved here.

Just one baking pan and a few ingredients that you’re sure to have in your spice rack.

I prefer to use a mix of fresh and dry spices, however you can use whatever you have on hand.

Included below is my super delicious recipe for homemade Dill & Mint TZATZIKI sauce which goes excellent with this meal.

I will provide a link at the bottom for that recipe, if anybody is interested.

If you never had this before, I encourage you to give it a go as it’s a super simple meal and yet good enough to serve a crowd! 

Note: Homemade TZATZIKI sauce goes excellent with this dish.

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Appetizers & Sides, Christmas & Thanksgiving, Dinner ideas, Quick and easy recipes, Vegetarian

Parmesan Roasted Carrots

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I just love carrots, but that wasn’t always the case. I guess it’s because I grew up eating them the wrong way, boiled and tossed in butter after. Boring! 

So there was a time that I hated carrots, so much so that I never bought them in my adult years at all.

But I knew I had to find a way to eat them since they’re packed with beta-carotene a vitamin that is very important to have in your diet according to the eye doctors.

Not to mention the fiber along vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, vitamin B8, folate, potassium, iron, copper, and manganese, proves just how important it is to get this vitamin rich food in your diet as much as possible.

This recipe is super simple, you don’t even have to peel the carrots if you don’t want too. However if you decide to, they can be a good thing to add to your dog’s next meal.

To make this simple side, you will want to wash the carrots well then chop off the ends, and lay them out on a non stick pan.

Drizzle all over with olive oil and a few tsp of butter, along with thyme, basil and oregano and parmesan cheese then let your oven do it’s thing. Serve as a side dish to any meal, goes great during the holidays too! 

If you are peeling your carrots, then don’t waste those Nutritious peels, save them and top your dogs next meal with them for a couple of days of added nutrition!! Carrot peels contain an excellent source of Fiber and Vitamins. Read more about the benefits here Benefits Of Carrots For Your Dog

ALSO here is an excellent recipe for Homemade Air Fryer Oatmeal, Corn and Carrots dog treats! That your dog is going to love. 

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Appetizers & Sides, Vegetarian

Cilantro and Jalapeno Hummus

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YOU won’t believe how fresh this Cilantro and Jalapeno Hummus tastes!! If you’re tired of those expensive store bought varieties and thought that was the stuff! Well your in for a pleasant surprise!

I always like to make a fresh batches of hummus early in the. So that I can then store it in an airtight container for the unlimited guilt free munching!

Which usually happens at night, watching the food network or something! Enjoy this Hummus with tortilla chips or pita bread, super healthy and delicious.

I always like to make a fresh batches of hummus early in the. So that I can then store it in an airtight container for the unlimited guilt free munching!

Which usually happens at night, watching the food network or something! Enjoy this Hummus with tortilla chips or pita bread, super healthy and delicious.

HOW TO MAKE HUMMUS

  • Preparing Beans from Dry: Cover you garbanzo beans in water and allow to soak over night. The next day cook your garbanzo beans in a pot with 2 inches of water to cover, and bring to a boil. Cook for 1 1/2 hours or until they are soak. Drain and place in your blender or food processor Add your Cilantro, jalapeno, greek yogurt, garlic, olive oil, tahini and lime juice and purée. Then add in your garbanzo beans and blend till combined. Add in all your seasoning, and pulse for a few more seconds.
  • Preparing the Beans from the Can: Drain and rinse your chickpeas, add to your blender or food processor.  Add your Cilantro, jalapeno, greek yogurt, garlic, olive oil, tahini and lime juice and purée. Then add in your garbanzo beans and blend till combined. Add in all your seasoning, and pulse for a few more seconds.

For best results chill it in an airtight container for up to 2 hours or more before serving.

The longer it chills in the fridge the thicker it becomes and the flavors really set in.

Serve this with some Homemade Pita Bread and enjoy!

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Dinner ideas, Pasta, Pizza, Vegetarian

Passata Pizza Sauce

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This Passata Pizza Sauce is my go to pizza sauce whenever I’m making a pizza from scratch. 

It’s very fresh and authentic tasting and most people don’t realize it but having a good tomato sauce for your pizza is key to making a great pizza.

You don’t want to just slap on tomato paste and hope for the best.

Because that will give it a plain raw flavor that even the best ingredients can’t mask.

What you want is a simple yet delicious homemade sauce that is versatile and goes great on any pizza and I have just the recipe for that.

This is by far my favorite way to make homemade pizza sauce, it’s so simple too.

This recipe makes enough for two large pizzas, cut the recipe in half if you’re cooking just one.

HOMEMADE LOW SODIUM PIZZA SAUCE

Is possible when you make it like this from scratch. Because Passata sauce has no salt in it, you really can omit the salt all together if you choose. 

Note: You can omit the anchovies paste if you like, but I encourage you to try it with. Stores in a airtight container up to 24 hours in the fridge.

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