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Shrimp Fajitas

This delicious twist on the classic chicken or beef is simple and oh so satisfying. It is also much faster to prepare so if just adults are enjoying the fish while the children eat chicken, you’ll be able to get it ready in minutes after their child-version has been prepared. Serves four.     Ingredients: [...]

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Moroccan Meatloaf

Yum, Yum, Yum! this exotic twist on a classic a super simple way to get new flavours into your family’s diet. Getting all the spices for this recipe is the only minor challenge and it’s well worth the investment because you’ll want to make this again and again!       Ingredients 2 lbs ground [...]

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Lime Chicken

Ingredients 6 chicken breasts 1/2 tsp lime zest 3 cloves (or about one tablespoon) minced garlic ¼ cup fresh lime juice ¼ cup plain yogurt 1 tbsp vegetable oil 1 tsp dried basil ¼ tsp sea salt ½ tsp freshly ground pepper Directions Cut the chicken into strips and set aside. Combine all the remaining [...]

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Pork Chili

Ingredients 1 tbsp oil (vegetable or olive) 1 cup cooking onion, chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 tbsp chili powder 1 tbsp finely chopped chipotle chilies 1 tsp dried oregano leaves 1/2 tsp salt 1 pork tenderloin 796 ml can diced tomatoes 2 bell peppers chopped (red, green, yellow or orange) 1 zucchini chopped 540 [...]

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Stop sifting through your cookbooks!

Here’s another great, health-FULL recipe from Randy Rabney (author and creator of theconsciousplate.com) This chicken stew is full of seasonal vegetables. The combination of flavors from everything cooking together is fantastic and you can feel it nourishing you as you eat it. And it’s a one-pot meal so it makes for fast and easy cleaning [...]

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Best (and easiest) Leftovers Ever!

So I was looking to make a quick meal the other night that wouldn’t take too much time, would be healthy and wouldn’t be an exact repeat of the previous night’s dinner. I had some leftovers but not enough really to feed everyone in my house a full portion. I had a little bit of [...]

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Roasted Red Pepper and Sweet Potato Soup

A friend recommended this recipe to me and she originally found it in Canadian Living magazine. It’s delicious, full of nutrients and oh so comforting as the weather gets cooler. Makes a perfect lunch or appetizer at dinner, either way it will warm you from the inside out. I have tried throwing a few twists [...]

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Easy Thanksgiving Alternative

I don’t really like Turkey. It’s alright, but I don’t get as excited about it as most. I am hosting a ‘thanksgiving’ dinner for the first time this year, granted it’s a small one but I am determined to make it a success.  For the occasion I have found this beautifully simple roast chicken recipe [...]

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Maple Ginger Veggie Roast

Try these delicious roasted vegetables on the side of any main course meal. Perfectly seasonal as we approach the winter season and full of nutrients! The sweet maple, ginger glaze will make these appealing to even the pickiest eaters! Ingredients ½ pound each of parsnips, carrots, turnip and butternut squash – all peeled and shopped [...]

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