Hands down our favourite dish when dining at an Italian restaurant is tagliatelle with a beef ragu sauce. I have vowed for years to figure out how to make beef ragu at home and I think I have finally hit the jackpot with my most recent recipe. This sauce is bold and rich so you …
How to Season Your Cast Iron Frying Pan
Our cast iron frying pan is probably our most used kitchen item. We use it to sauté vegetables, sear a roast, fry chicken, make frittatas and so much more! A cast iron pan can be a bit daunting for some but I can assure you they really aren’t high maintenance. They have so many benefits …
Shepherd’s Pie
Shepherd’s Pie (also known as Cottage Pie because authentic Shepherd’s Pie is made with lamb) was a popular meal in our house when my son was growing up but, truth be told, it was often the Sheperd’s Pie from Costco. Now that I no longer have a hangry child at home to feed as soon …
Gluten-Free Zucchini Chocolate Cake
After a bountiful harvest of zucchini from your garden, you are going to be looking for delicious zucchini recipes. This chocolate cake is so moist and chocolatey you won’t believe it’s gluten-free! I created this recipe based on what I already had in my pantry and was aiming for a chocolate brownie. The result was …
Essential Pantry Items for Healthy Eating
If you’ve signed up for my 28-Day Meal Plan or have tried any of my recipes, you will notice I use a few staple grocery items quite regularly. Keeping a well-stocked pantry ensures that I am prepared to create healthy meals and snacks and avoid processed food. Whenever possible I like to support our local …
Lemon Garlic Steak with Zucchini Noodles
First of all, let’s just agree that quick, one-pan meals are the bomb! It can’t get any quicker, simpler or more delicious than meals like this one. I first discovered this recipe on eatwell101.com but have made a couple of minor adjustments to suit our tastes. Feel free to check out the original recipe here …