Appetizers & Dips · Vegetarian

Easy, Baked Buffalo Cauliflower Wings!

Easy, crispy and totally addicting Baked Buffalo Cauliflower Wings that are going to become a staple! A delicious vegetarian appetizer idea and a healthier alternative to the classic that doesn’t skimp on flavor. Only a handful of pantry-friendly ingredients for the best sauce and ultimate crisp! Serve these to friends and family on game night, enjoy them on date-night in, or make some for yourself and tune into your favorite series. They go perfectly with a side of crudités and hummus or a side of zesty ranch for dipping, check out the recipe for the latter! They are a total crowd-pleaser and so effortless to prepare.

Entrees · Salad · Seafood

Honey Paprika Shrimp, Avocado and Mango Salad

As the weather warms up, I start craving fresh and colorful salads that are a total palate party and easy to prepare! Salads that are both; refreshing and hearty and literally awaken and play with all your senses. One such salad is this Thai-inspired Shrimp and Mango Salad, except I had to make a few tweaks, that in my humble opinion; further enhance the bold flavors happening here! Insert creamy avocado chunks, a generous sprinkle of sumac, pickled red onions, and a honey paprika marinade or rub on the shrimp. Can’t compete with these delicious ingredients that together orchestrate a winning bowl.

Entrees

Creamy, Healthy Penne A La Vodka

Here’s my ode to a la Vodka pasta sauce, with my very own rich sauce that’s entirely dairy-free. FYI-traditional a la Vodka sauce is essentially: tomato puree or marinara, heavy cream, butter, parmesan, and vodka all combined to create the dreamiest, tastiest sauce. I use tomato puree or a good quality marinara to mix into mine. In fact, the blog now has its own homemade marinara sauce recipe, in case you want to try the ultimate treat!

Appetizers & Dips

The Easiest Homemade Labneh!

Did I ever tell you that making homemade labneh involves two ingredients and is stupidly easy? Am totally serious. Labneh is nothing more than full-fat yogurt that has been strained & refrigerated for a couple of hours (or in some cases, 2 days) to drain all the water & achieve a soft cheese-like consistency. And the…… Continue reading The Easiest Homemade Labneh!

Entrees · Seafood

Sweet Potato Noodle Pad Thai with Ginger & Garlic Shrimp

I don’t know about you, but this girl has a deep-rooted appreciation for Thai food. Pad Thai all-ways, any day would accurately describe my 22 year-old self. Immediately after I graduated university, I started working for IBM & rented my first “solo” apartment in the heart of midtown Toronto. It was “strategically situated” directly above…… Continue reading Sweet Potato Noodle Pad Thai with Ginger & Garlic Shrimp