Easy No-Chop Vegetable Pasta

easy no-chop vegetable pasta

(nut free, vegetarian, egg free) This easy no-chop vegetable pasta is made with frozen and pre-cut vegetables, requiring no chopping (besides an onion, which is optional). All you have to do is cook the pasta, fry the vegetables (+ chickpeas), and mix in a creamy marinara sauce (marinara + milk). Even better topped with some […]

Cinnamon Sugar Apple Cake (by Pinch of Yum)

Cinnamon Sugar Apple Cake

This cinnamon apple sugar cake by Pinch of Yum is a light and fluffy apple cake with a cinnamon sugar topping. It’s a super simple recipe – you don’t need to peel the apples, just mix everything in a bowl, spread into a pan, and top with cinnamon sugar. Goes well with vanilla ice cream […]

Oreo Cookies and Cream Cake

Oreo cookies and cream cake

(nut free, vegetarian) This Oreo cookies and cream cake is an Oreo-lovers dream. It’s a super moist and fudgy chocolate cake (using one of my favourite cake recipes from dashofsanity.com) smothered in Oreo cookie cream cheese icing and topped with more Oreos. Pairs really well with vanilla ice cream (and to coffee or tea)! Related Recipes

Borscht (Beet Soup)

borscht in a white bowl

(vegan, gluten free, nut free) Coming from a Ukrainian family, borscht (beet soup) is one of our favourite traditional recipes. It is filled with vegetables (primarily beets, potatoes, and carrots), flavoured with lots of dill, and traditionally served with a dollop of sour cream. It goes well with pedaheh (perogies) and kubasa. Related Recipes

Warm Ginger Date Cake with Butterscotch Sauce

Ginger Date Cake

(nut free, vegetarian) The recipe is actually based on a warm date pudding recipe passed down from a family friend, and my mom made it into a ginger date cake by tweaking some of the ingredients and adding ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg.  This cake is best served warm (hence the title)! However, if you aren’t serving […]

No-Bake Chewy Granola Bars (by Gathered Nutrition)

No-bake chewy granola bars

If you’ve never tried making homemade granola bars before, these No-Bake Chewy Granola Bars by Gathered Nutrition are a great place to start! They are super easy to make, use basic ingredients, and can be customized to your liking. I like to have these on hand for a quick on-the-go energy-dense snack. Click here for the recipe: […]

Hummus Pasta (by From My Bowl)

hummus pasta in a bowl

This hummus pasta recipe by From My Bowl (by Caitlin Shoemaker) is one of my favourite quick meals, and a great way to use up leftover hummus! All you do is cook some pasta, make a sauce out of water, hummus, and lemon juice, and then add in whatever you’d like (tomatoes, peppers, mushrooms, spinach, […]

Choux Pastry (Pâte à Choux) + Pastry Cream

choux pastry filled with pastry cream

Making homemade choux pastry (also known as pâte à choux) may sound intimidating, but it’s actually quite simple (and fun!). The pastry itself uses steam to puff up into balls that are light, crispy, and filled with air. Choux pastry can be filled with a sweet pastry cream, ice cream, or whipped cream (called a “profiterole” […]

Refried Beans on Avocado Toast

Refried Beans on Avocado Toast

(vegan, nut free) This refried beans on avocado toast recipe is a quick and easy way to level up avocado toast. The refried beans can even be made beforehand, stored in the fridge, and reheated for when you want to use them (add a bit of water to rehydrate them). The refried beans can also […]

French Toast Bake (by Lil’ Luna)

French Toast Bake

This overnight French Toast Bake by Lil’ Luna is such a fun take on your classic French toast recipe, and I would even argue it’s easier than the original. It’s great for a weekend brunch, and since it makes a full 9×13 inch pan you may even have leftovers for a few days (…or not!). I like to […]

Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies (by Liv B)

Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies

This is my favourite easy chocolate chip cookie recipe! They come together really quickly, use minimal ingredients, and taste amazing. Since they’re made with tub margarine, you don’t need to wait for any butter to soften, and they also don’t use any eggs (so no need to worry about egg safety!). Plus, they can be […]

Honey Mustard Mushroom Chicken

Honey Mustard Mushroom Chicken

(gluten free, nut free, dairy free) This honey mustard mushroom chicken is a super simple and delicious way to prepare chicken. It’s made with a simple honey mustard sauce (honey, dijon mustard, grainy mustard, and lemon juice) and sautéed mushrooms that add lots of flavour. Great with a side of rice or pasta and vegetables! […]

Chickpea Greek Salad

chickpea greek salad

(vegan, gluten free, nut free) This chickpea greek salad is super simple (just chickpeas, vegetables, feta cheese, + vinaigrette) and great as a make-ahead lunch or side salad. It also works really well with chicken or quinoa mixed in, and a side of pita or flatbread (or in a wrap!). Related Recipes

Microwave Chocolate Chip Oatmeal

microwave chocolate chip oatmeal

(vegetarian, gluten free, nut free) This microwave chocolate chip oatmeal is a super easy breakfast that’s great for busy mornings. It only takes five minutes to make, and can even be turned into overnight oatmeal (just mix everything (except the chocolate chips) together in a small serving bowl, cover, and place in the fridge the […]

Fish Tacos with Spicy Aioli

Fish Tacos

(nut free, can be dairy free) These fish tacos are an easy throw-together meal. It’s a super flexible recipe, so feel free to switch up the ingredients to your liking. The spicy aioli is also great as a dip or sauce for pretty much anything. I use white fish in this recipe (like haddock, cod, […]