Chicken Sate Stir Fry

January 9, 2014

By Anna Varriano

This meal can be completed in 20 minutes. I got home from work at 6:10 p.m. today and was sitting down to eat this at 6:35 p.m. Quick, easy, and delicious! This recipe makes 2+ servings. What You’ll Need 2 boneless, skinless chicken cutlets A splash of …

Chicken Sausage Meal

January 9, 2014

By Anna Varriano

This dinner was inspired by pastured chicken sausage and home-made lacto-fermented sauerkraut thanks to Ali and Glenn of Swallowtail Farm, Perth ON! www.swallowtailfarm.ca. This recipe makes 2-3 servings. What You’ll Need 1 sweet potato 3 mild Italian …

Tomato and Basil Soup

December 30, 2013

By Anna Varriano

I love the combination of tomatoes and basil. Today, I enjoyed this combo as a soup. Mmmmm! This recipe made approximately 8 cups of soup. I grow lots of tomatoes in my vegetable garden so that I can freeze them and have them on hand all winter long to …

Frittata with Swiss chard, onions, mushrooms, and goat cheese

December 30, 2013

By Anna Varriano

This is a great meal for breakfast, lunch, or dinner! I love Swiss chard and always have lots of it in my garden. Here’s the latest way I cooked it up. What You’ll Need 1 bunch Swiss chard 2 tablespoon of olive oil 2 tablespoon of butter 1 medium sized …

Kabocha Squash Oishii-ness

December 30, 2013

By Anna Varriano

Oishii desu ne! Squash and pumpkin are my favourite ‘warm-and-fuzzy’ foods. They are excellent for the health of our digestive system, and promote regular bowel movements. In fact, putting a tablespoon or so of plain, cooked or mashed pumpkin (or squas …

Fresh Tomato, Basil and Garlic Buckwheat Pasta

December 30, 2013

By Anna Varriano

It took me about 10 minutes to make this yummy pasta dish for dinner tonight. I was on my own, so wanted something quick and easy. My inspiration was some freshly picked tomatoes and basil from my garden. What You’ll Need The amounts listed are for one …

Roasted Butternut Squash Coconut Ginger Soup

December 30, 2013

By Anna Varriano

When the colder weather hits, it’s nice to have some homemade soup to keep us warm. Try this Roasted Butternut Squash Coconut Ginger Soup on a cold fall or winter day. It freezes well and is also a great thermos lunch. What You’ll Need Small to medium …