You can make this the night before for a filling breakfast snack, or in the morning to combat your nighttime cravings. Either way, it’s one of my favorite ways to have my protein powder when I’m not in the mood for shakes. Hint: remember that chia seeds absorb liquid, so take that into account when gauging … More Chocolate Chia Protein Pudding
This is a great way to bulk up your rice without a bunch of empty carbs and calories. It tastes great and I’ve used it as a side as well as under butter chicken and other dishes. Ingredients (for 1 serving of about 2/3 cup): 1/2 cup cooked white rice (~70 g) 60 g shredded zucchini … More Cheesy Garlic Zucchini Rice
I was worried about using Shirataki noodles after hearing lots of people don’t like their smell/texture…. but this portion was HUGE, filling and most of all surprisingly delicious! Ingredients (for 1 bowl): 1 package yam shirataki noodles (I used House Foods Traditional Shirataki, 227g package) 60g diced chicken breast 75 g frozen vegetables of choice (I … More Shirataki Noodle & Chicken Stir Fry
So it looks a little weird… but on the upside, how often do we get purple chicken? I’m down. Ingredients (for 1 sandwich): 1 slice toasted bread (I used Safeway’s 60% Whole Wheat @ 50 calories a slice) 30 g cooked chicken, diced or shredded (I make a giant batch of pulled chicken in a crockpot!) 10 g … More Wildberry & Brie Chicken Sandwich
Wow, look how tough I have it on a diet. Ingredients for 1 serving (3 large sea scallops): 3 large sea scallops, thawed in the fridge overnight (~150 g) 1 tsp light whipped butter 1 small clove of garlic 1 tsp lemon juice 1 tsp each chopped fresh parsley and chives salt, pepper and garlic powder … More Pan-Seared Scallops
After weeks of chicken and turkey breasts I always forget just how amazing thighs taste! Ingredients for 6 servings (2 chicken thighs/serving): 12 boneless skinless chicken thighs 1 ripe/over-ripe pear (~130 g) 1 tsp cinnamon 2 tsp dijon mustard (I used garlic flavour) 1/2 tsp each garlic powder and ginger salt & pepper to taste … More Pear and Dijon Chicken Thighs
How’s that for light and refreshing? Ingredients for 8 servings (125g a portion): 1 large atlantic salmon fillet (~1 kg) 2 tbsp lemon juice 2 tbsp fresh parsley 2 tbsp fresh chives 2 tbsp fresh dill (or 1 tbsp dried) garlic salt and black pepper to taste Instructions: Soak cedar plank in water for AT LEAST 1-2 … More Lemon & Dill Cedar Plank Grilled Salmon
Great for sneaking into movie theatres as a snack! Ingredients (for 1 sandwich): 1 slice pumpernickle rye bread 1 slice roasted chicken breast (I used Natural Selections) 1 slice bologna (I used Schneider’s) 20 g thinly sliced tomato (about 4 slices) 2 tsp hummus (I used Sabra’s roasted red pepper) optional: a couple of arugula leaves Instructions: … More Hummus and Cold Cuts on Rye Bread
I accidentally called these “Hasselhoff potatoes” once, and the name stuck. They are now forever Hasselhoff potatoes. Ingredients for 1 small potato (used as a side dish): 1 small yukon gold potato (~100g) 1/2 tsp olive oil 1 garlic clove 1/4 tsp onion powder 1/4 tsp garlic powder Salt & pepper optional: fresh parsley, chives Instructions: Thinly slice … More Garlic Hasselback Potatoes
One of my favourite sides! Ingredients for 4 servings (125 g potato side dish): 600g mini potatoes (I use Dynamic Duo mini potatoes) 1/2 tbsp olive oil 10 g chives (about 2-3 tbsp) 1 tsp garlic powder (or a couple of garlic cloves) Suggested seasonings (1/2 tsp each): onion powder, parsley, oregano, rosemary, thyme, cayenne pepper … More Pan-Roasted Mini Potatoes
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