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 [...]
Categories: Deliciously chic
Tagged: almonds, coconut, dates, healthy treats, recipes
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- June 3, 2011 – 10:52 am
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- By Melissa
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 [...]
Categories: Deliciously chic
Tagged: basil, italian recipes, recipes, spaghetti, summer recipes, tomatoes
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- May 27, 2011 – 10:17 am
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- By Melissa
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 [...]
Categories: Deliciously chic
Tagged: asparagus, hearts of palm, orzo pasta, spring recipes, spring salad, summer recipes, sundried tomatoes
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- May 20, 2011 – 9:40 am
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- By Melissa
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 [...]
Categories: Deliciously chic
Tagged: muffins, strawberry muffins, strawberry recipes, summer recipes
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- May 13, 2011 – 8:59 am
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- By Melissa
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 [...]
Categories: Deliciously chic
Tagged: banana chocolate chip oatmeal cookies, Candice Kumai, chocolate chip cookies, oatmeal cookies, Pretty Delicious, recipes
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- May 6, 2011 – 9:26 am
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- By Melissa
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, [...]
Categories: Deliciously chic,Oh so chic!
Tagged: bread, breakfast, brunch, healthy recipes, quick recipes, recipes
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- April 22, 2011 – 10:30 am
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- By Melissa
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 [...]
Categories: Deliciously chic,Oh so chic!
Tagged: Candice Kumai, healthy reicpes, Pretty Delicious, quinoa, quinoa recipes, recipes, summer salads
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- April 15, 2011 – 10:50 am
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- By Melissa
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 [...]
Categories: Deliciously chic
Tagged: date squares, dates, desserts, recipes
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- April 8, 2011 – 10:58 am
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- By Melissa
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! [...]
Categories: Deliciously chic
Tagged: healthy eating, healthy recipes, recipes, spaghetti squash
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- April 1, 2011 – 12:21 pm
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- By Melissa
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 [...]
Categories: Deliciously chic
Tagged: Candice Kumai, pad thai, recipes, Stiletto Chef
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- March 11, 2011 – 12:02 pm
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- By Melissa