Category Archives: Deliciously chic

Coconut Date Rolls 0

It’s obvious to anyone who has known me for five minutes that I love sweets! The good news is that I can proudly say that I have my addiction under control (unlike my shoe addiction). The majority of my recent food posts have been healthy dishes filled with natural ingredients. But despite the cookies and [...]

Basil Spaghetti with Cheesy Broiled Tomatoes 0

It’s no secret that I love to cook. And it’s not even about savouring the delish dish, it’s about merging and combining flavours to create something wonderful, a culinary pleasure that tickles all the senses. There is something so impressive about mixing a few simple ingredients to make a meal so light yet so flavourful [...]

Spring Orzo Salad 0

Finally got my computer fixed thanks to some great friends! Thanks! And just in time for Foodie Friday! With the weather (finally) beginning to heat up, I’m starting to feel the need to cook lighter dishes that don’t require heating up. I found this recipe a while ago and kept it in the back of [...]

Strawberry Muffins! 1

You know summer is around the corner when you bite into a bright red strawberry and it actually tastes like a strawberry. Lately, strawberries have been making a regular appearance in my fridge and I’ve been trying to find just the right recipe for them. I didn’t want to make preserves, and I tried making [...]

Gone Bananas Chocolate Chip-Oat Cookies 1

I am obsessed! Over the past little while, I have had a weird craving for oatmeal cookies. So I scoured my fave recipe books and Websites for the perfect cookie – healthy, delicious and super soft and chewy. And guess what, I finally found it! My girl Candice Kumai delivers once again in her book [...]

Fresh Breakfast Bread 1

What is it about weekend mornings that make baking so good! While most reserve their Sunday mornings for the freshly baked breakfasts and spend Saturdays running around, I would rather welcome the weekend with warm baked goodness straight from the oven! While keeping with my New Year’s resolution of trying one new recipe each week, [...]

Quinoa Cranberry Tofu Salad 1

Don’t let the name fool you! This salad is absolutely delicious and oh so nutritious. You’ve probably heard about quinoa before. The seed is gaining in popularity and for all the right reasons. Although it’s considered a grain, it’s actually related to leafy green veggies like spinach and Swiss chard. And the health benefits of [...]

Delish Date Squares 2

Whenever I decide to stay in one night to relax and recharge, I always end up with the worst cravings for something sweet. Almost like staying in is my version of indulging which makes me want to take it a step further and indulge in food. Of course for me, cooking is a huge part [...]

Spaghetti Squash! 0

I love pasta! I swear I could eat it every day. However I’m pretty sure that if I did my ass would widen dramatically. Luckily, my mom introduced me to a healthy alternative a while ago that I have since learned to make myself – spaghetti squash! It’s so simple to make and so delicious! [...]

Delicious Pad Thai! 1

OMG! I can’t believe it! After so many attempts of eating it so many ways, I am finally eating tofu! I know about all the health benefits of it, and I’m all for the added boost of protein it provides, but until now I’ve never enjoyed it, not even fried. Then I came across this [...]