Every Monday, my colleague Kristyn Hall and I have been doing live food and nutrition sessions for participants in our free Well@Home community . Next week I’ll be doing my first live Zoom cooking demo, so wish me luck! The recipe I’ll be profiling is this Tomato and Zucchini with Salmon and…
5 good ways to use those darned frozen vegetables
Did you pick up a few bags of frozen vegetables to get you through the pandemic? Have they made it out of the freezer yet? They’re easy to ignore, aren’t they? If you’ve ever heard me speak, you know I’m a big proponent of frozen vegetables. We all know they’re…
Cranberry Pecan Baked Oats
Things are getting desperate around here. I’ve busted into the frozen cranberries for baking. Just kidding! I’ve been meaning to use these Christmas leftovers for a while now, and trying to limit grocery runs is forcing me to be creative. It turns out they’re really good in these baked oats…
Subversive DIY Chocolate Spread
Today is World Nutella Day and February is Heart Month, so I thought it was a good time to remind you that you can make your own chocolate spread, tastier than the original, in my dark chocolate-loving opinion. Plus instead of being mostly sugar and palm oil , it’s mostly creamy cashews, with their heart-healthy fat,…
Dietitians’ holiday favourites from (and for) the heart
Dietitians love food. We love to break bread with loved ones, especially at the holidays. And while we might savour some shortbread or egg nog, our not-so-secret superpower is making vegetables, fruit, whole grains, nuts, and even legumes truly shine. Even after a cardiac event, even if you have type…
Recipe: Black Bean Salsa Soup
This simple soup comes together in no time. Enjoy it with a whole-wheat roll and you’ve got a light, simple meal loaded with both veggies and flavour. Or top each bowl with some chopped avocado or homemade baked tortilla chips. If you’re using store-bought salsa, look for a brand with…
Recipe: Roasted Tomato and Chicken Pasta Recipe
There was so much interest in last week’s post about feeding a family with diverse preferences that I wanted to share one of the kid-friendlier recipes in my 30-Minute Heart Healthy Cookbook , this Roasted Tomato and Chicken Pasta. I use chicken thighs because they’re more forgiving than breasts, and easier on the budget, which helps if you’re feeding a…
Recipe: Chocolate Power Smoothie
Well gang, the cookbook launched last week so I’m sharing one last recipe here from it and then I’ll get back to my usual reviews and random thoughts about practical, low-stress, satisfying eating and living for heart health. But first, announcement! I’m trying something new… If you’ve picked up the book,…