Hearty Beef & Veggie Stew
November 20, 2023
By Anna Varriano
I love slow cooked stews – especially at this time of year. They are easy to make, and you can throw in just about any vegetable you like/have on hand. Get it all ready in the morning and a meal is ready for you when you get back from a day at work … …
Continue reading Recipes4 Refreshing Low-Cal Summer Mocktails
August 3, 2023
By Anna Varriano
Enjoying a cold cocktail is often associated with summer – especially summer weekends (with two more long weekends to come as I write this!). With the mounting research indicating the serious negative effects alcohol consumption has on our health (not …
Continue reading RecipesMy Favourite Salad Dressing
October 31, 2022
By Anna Varriano
We have a green salad with lunch and/or dinner just about every day. I often just spritz on some EVOO (extra virgin olive oil) and balsamic or apple cider vinegar and sprinkle on some unrefined salt, but when I have time and want something a bit more i …
Continue reading RecipesNO PASTA Zucchini Ravioli Rolls
July 27, 2022
By Anna Varriano
One of my favourite childhood special occasion meals was my mom’s ravioli. I loved the filling and would often ‘sneak’ tastes of it when I helped her make them. I would sometimes even open up the ravioli that were served and just eat the filling, leavi …
Continue reading RecipesRecipes for Canada Day & other Summertime Gatherings!
June 30, 2022
By Anna Varriano
The Canada Day weekend officially kicks off summer for many of us, and that often includes enjoying gatherings with family and friends. In this blog, I’m sharing 5 appetizer/starter recipes, 5 salad/side dish recipes, and 5 sweet treat recipes that mak …
Continue reading RecipesCilantro-Lime-Jalapeno-Garlic Dressing/Dip
March 30, 2022
By Anna Varriano
I first tried this dressing at a family celebration in Nova Scotia this summer. It was served on the side, to be drizzled over a roasted vegetable salad. I love roasted veggie salads and I LOVE cilantro, so this sounded like a winning combination to me …
Continue reading RecipesTwelve Days of Christmas Recipes
December 8, 2021
By Anna Varriano
With the holiday season around the corner, I thought it would be timely to share some of my favourite recipes for this time of year. There’s something for everyone, and for every occasion, including soups & starters, appetizers, side dishes, a one- …
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