Discovering the -ish life. Paleo-ish, Whole30-ish, Healthy-ish.
Did you give last weeks channa masala a try? This channa masala recipe is by far my favourite of all the channa masalas (did you know there were more than one?!). I absolutely love the tangy sweetness of tamarind in this. I could eat this by the bowl full. Best served with a sprinkle of [...]
Iv'e got two different versions of channa masala that I like to make. Today's recipe is a tomato based channa masala. It makes use of all those spice basics we have in our cupboard as well as the garam masala I know you made 😉 This one is best served with warm parathas or puris [...]
No cooking. Takes 10 minutes to make. Basically salad in a roll form. And delicious! What are you waiting for?!
(& other great summer BBQ recipe ideas) Happy (almost) Canada Day folks (and early Independence Day for my US friends & family)! This year, like every year, our long weekend is going to be filled with lots of family and summer based fun. Including some water based activities, BBQ-ing with the family and all the [...]
So now that we've explored all my spice basics, and tried out some more unique underrated (in my opinion anyways) spices, let's kick it up a notch and create some awesome spice blends! This is what I love to do - trying out different mix of spices to create new and unique flavour combinations. It [...]
Following my spice basics post, I thought I'd share a few other spices that might be lesser known, but are staples in my cupboard. I like to use these quite often, but I don't think everyone cooks with these as frequently. They offer a great flavour boost that can really help a dish standout. They [...]
The basic spices I cook with almost everyday.
These are a lifesaver on days when I come home from work starving. Its just enough of a sweet crunchy hit that I can survive until dinner is ready without biting J's head off. They are also my new fav way to break my fast during Ramadan. This and the Rose Water Refresher are my [...]
Did you get my healthy fit fast guide all about intermittent fasting? One of the tips I shared in there for a healthy fast is to ensure you stay hydrated. Which is probably good advice whether you are fasting or not. Chia seeds add an extra hit of protein and omega-3 making this a bit [...]
Ramadan is coming! And I am in full meal prep mode getting ready for our long 16-hour fasts. So, for all my muslim friends, and for those of you intermittent fasting in general, here's some recipe inspiration for you! I find that during Ramadan I tend to have little energy for long involved recipes. So [...]
