Lunch

By Season

Mini Quiches

Okay, I’ve got more lunch ideas coming your way soon but I wanted to share this with you again. These mini quiches are by far Esme’s favourite lunch item and

Vegetables

Black Bean Burgers

Veg­e­tar­ian cook­ing can get a bad rap. For those who aren’t reg­u­larly prepar­ing meals with­out meat I think the 1970s, macrame plant holder beside the Moose­wood cook­book halo still lingers. In real­ity,

Thanksgiving

Roasted Cauliflower Salad

For some reason I have more distinct memories of Thanksgiving dinners than I do of any other holiday. Hilarious, huge meals prepared with our American friends Paul and Kira (who

Pasta

Mediterranean Pasta with Basil and Artichokes

I’m pretty sure I couldn’t shoehorn another thing into my day. Or I could and then you’d never hear from me again. My days are just that long and full of crap to do.

By Meal Type

Hummus and Feta Sandwich on Whole Grain Bread

In the interest of full disclosure, if my mom put this in my lunch box a few years ago (that’s right, I’m that young. What?) I never would have eaten

By Season

Spelt Penne with Broccoli and Feta

I have yet to meet a kid who doesn’t like pasta. In fact, if you know one, or perhaps it’s one of your own, please write because I want to

Vegetables

Grilled Italian Cornmeal Cake and Fruit

My husband would love nothing more than for me to come home and say, “Hey honey, we have to grill the side of a cow for the blog tonight! Wanna eat

By Meal Type

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Obviously running a site about food and kids means I’m slightly biased but it feels like everyone I know is inspired to be in the kitchen these days. After a

By Meal Type

Watermelon and Tomato Gazpacho

My guy friends used to tease me that if you wanted to be in my good graces then don’t suggest I have anything to do with the three things I hate. They’d say,

Summer

Sweet Potato 5: Quick and Easy Summer Dinner Salads

Have we told you we’re contributing to iVillage.ca? This summer is flying by at such a pace that we’ve been on iVillage.ca for a month now and just realized we