• SAUCES AND DIPS

    “Guac Meets Hummus”

    This dip is an cross between a guacamole and hummus – and is ohhhh so creamy, healthy and delish – give it a try – you’ll love it!! It’s fall…and the leaves are changing colors – such a beautiful time of year.  I love to take fall pics – so I will be dragging my boys out this weekend for some shots (much to their demise) – that is once I get my house back in order.  We are going through renos right now – and it is sure a messy process – but it is looking so much better! Anyway, I made this yesterday – because I was busy…

  • SAUCES AND DIPS

    Labneh (Yogurt Cheese)

    I first tried Labneh as a teenager, and fell in love with it’s tangy taste.  A middle eastern friend introduced me to this.  We ate it spread on a pita bread with scrambled eggs, fresh tomato, cucumber and green onion.  This is an awesome breakfast and Labneh is so much healthier than a cream cheese.  It is unbelievably easy to make.  Give it a try.  You could also stir in some fresh herbs or roasted garlic and drizzle on a bit of olive oil and serve as a dip (with warmed pita or veggies).  Ingredients Plain Yogurt (1 big container) 500ml (use the variety with no added gelatin etc.)Pinch of…

  • SOUPS

    Spicy Asian Chicken Noodle Soup with Bok Choy and Tofu

    Busy week, now that I am a working girl.  It is exciting to be back in the workforce and I am super excited about my new career.  I have been spending lots of time this week trying to soak up as much information as I can.  This blog, will surely have to take a back seat to my other commitments.  But hey, I still enjoy writing on here.  Actually it is kind of nice to refer back to recipes on here, so I will try to continue to post a couple times a month or so, time permitting. I had to include this on here, because I just really was…