Kitchen Trials

Pasta Primavera

Pasta primavera is probably my favourite pasta dish, especially in the summer! It’s loaded with tons of healthy veggies, most of which I can get locally and in season, and it comes together SO FAST! Seriously, who doesn’t love a start to finish dinner in less than 30 minutes.

The key to a great pasta primavera is using what you love. Take my recipe as a guideline and run with it, adding in whatever veggies you and your family love to eat. If mushrooms are your thing (I just can’t understand this, but I accept it, as they are Bo’s thing), they would be an awesome addition (I guess). Love butternut squash? Get it in there (more my style)! Here are some of my favourite vegetables to give you inspiration.

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Eat Smart salad kits and shake ups give you clean eating options that are quick and delicious at home and on the go!

I keep telling Bo about my beach goals. I know what you’re thinking “OMG, summer’s almost here, gotta get into that bikini!!! Sorry, not quite – at least not for me. I’ve got long term goals, 5 months, and then 10 months, away from now. Eating smart, not hard, is my recipe (along with some fun…

This cherry almond tart is AMAZING! It's got a solid crust and a mild almond flavoured filling to balance out the sweet summer cherries perfectly. Must Make!

This cherry almond tart is AMAZING! It’s got a solid crust and a mild almond frangipane filling to balance out the sweet summer cherries perfectly.

Lemon Crinkle Cookies

These lemon crinkle cookies are SO GOOD! Chewy inside and crispy around the edge, this recipe is a keeper!

Healthy Cheese and Pear Crisps

Cheese and pears on a crispy slice of whole grain bread drizzled with honey and topped with walnuts. A low fat, high protein snack that satisfies!

Indian inspired cucumber salad

An Indian inspired cucumber salad with tomatoes, peppers, and red onion with a yogurt and lemon dressing that’s delicious on it’s own, or as a way to cool the spice from another dish.

Wait until you see what’s new this week at Sears!

The Cut @ Sears and the new sears essentials and two huge reasons that you need to check out the new Sears Canada #weveCHANGED

easy crock pot swedish meatballs

Tender, bitesize beef meatballs, dripping with a creamy gravy, and they couldn’t be easier to make in your crock pot!

5 min healthy, low fat, high protein, cheesecake cups

Healthy, low fat, high protein, sweet, creamy, and fresh. These cheesecake cups have absolutely everything you want, and they’re GUILT FREE!

Sticky Bun Bundt Cake

Everything you love about a sticky bun (cinnamon swirls, caramel, and praline pecans) in a super moist coffee style bundt cake!

Buffalo Cheddar Chicken Fingers

Crispy buffalo chicken fingers dipped in a sweet and mild sauce, topped with cheddar cheese, then finished with a ranch drizzle

Chocolate Dipped Butter Cookies and a Giveaway!

Crisp and delicate butter cookies dipped in dark chocolate and covered with toasted almonds (or sprinkles)

Buffalo Chicken Enchiladas

Buffalo chicken enchiladas with a jalapeno and sour cream white sauce. The ultimate man meal!

Classic Lemon Madeleines

Classic Lemon Madeleines are the soft and delicate cookie of your dreams. A guaranteed cookie jar favorite (if they even make it into it!)

Cleaning a closet is good for the soul

Rubbermaid Configurations Custom Closet Kit Tutorial with step-by-step photos! I LOVE how easy this was to set up and rearrange! #NewYearNewCloset #ad

My step-by-step photo tutorial using a Rubbermaid Configurations Closet Kit. I LOVE how easy this was to set up and rearrange!

Black Forest Cake Trifle

This Black Forrest Cake Trifle is one of the quickest and easiest cakes you can whip up. All you need is three pantry staples to WOW everyone at the table in a matter of minutes. Happy Holidays indeed!

This Black Forrest Cake Trifle is one of the quickest and easiest cakes you can whip up. All you need is 3 pantry staples to WOW everyone at the table in a matter of minutes. Happy Holidays indeed!

10 Ways I’m Going to Make Myself Happier in 2017

I think I’ve officially had it with New Year’s Resolutions. I know it’s right around the corner, but I’m tired of focusing on one hour when the clock changes to do something about the way I feel, inside and out. I’m also tired of focusing on all the negatives. I refuse to do it anymore….