As cold weather sets in, I start craving my mom’s famous brisket recipe. My mom, whose name is Pearl, cooks like I like to do – just tosses everything together, not measuring anything. The brisket recipe is like that, too – for years, I’ve tried to get a solid recipe for it, but all I’ve gotten…
I’ve loved tofu my entire life, and this marinated tofu recipe is one of the easiest ways to make it. As you’ve probably heard before, tofu picks up the flavors of whatever you cook it with. So while it tends to be bland on its own (I do find silken tofu with soy sauce very…
This pan roasted chicken recipe is one of my family’s favourites. It serves 4, but if you’re cooking it for 2 – or you double the recipe, you’ll have amazing leftovers to enjoy the next day. While I do cook with chicken parts, there’s nothing like a whole chicken. Not only does it look impressive…
I love pasta bolognese. I find the rich, meaty sauce over noodles so incredibly comforting. I think some people believe that because I’m a registered dietitian, I’m going to make recipes like this bolognese with turkey or another really lean meat. Not a chance. I believe in enjoying your food, not ‘healthifying’ everything. I used…
I’m not sure if you’re like me or not, but when school starts, I’m always scrambling to find snacks for my kids. I also want different snacks for myself, because SNACKS. I usually hit the grocery store and throw a big box of granola bars into my cart, because I’ve never been able to make…
Whether I’m ordering Thai food or making it myself, fresh spring rolls are always part of the equation. My kids prefer the deep fried spring rolls, but the fresh spring rolls (also known as cold rolls), to me, are scrumptious because they’re full of vegetables. That’s probably the most dietitian-like thing I’ve ever said. But…