Vegetable Loaded Zucchini Chicken Carbonara

I have always been a huge fan of both pasta and vegetable dishes.  Since buying my spiralizer last year, I have found myself satisfying both loves in a new way.

Arlene's Green Tomato Topping

This past fall, I was lucky enough to get some delicious fresh tomatoes and onions from a co-worker.  She brought in a nice assortment of red and green tomatoes, and I don't get green tomatoes often, so these were definitely a treat!  That's why this topping is name in her honor.

Easy Breakfast: Microwave Eggs

If you like eggs, breakfast, minimal effort and are not totally opposed to the use of a microwave, this one is for you!

I personally love eggs, and I think that they make a great, filling breakfast.  This takes only minutes to make and it tastes delicious.

Croque Monsieur Style Breakfast Quesadilla

I love savory breakfasts, and I am always looking for ways to throw more greens into my meals, so breakfast quesadillas are always a great option.

Avocado Toast

I am a daily breakfast eater, but I am not a huge fan of cereal.  I generally prefer more savory foods in the morning, and I won't say no to a nice slice of bread.  This makes avocado toast perfect for me, as I can season it any way that I like.

Mixed Bean Salad

A simple bean salad is great for BBQs and summer events.  Beans are incredibly easy to use and work with many flavors.

Trout Stuffed Peppers

Trout is a new adventure for me, but I am absolutely loving it.  I love salmon and tuna, but it is great to have another option in the mix.  I cooked up a trout and then used the leftovers to make great stuffed peppers!

Quinoa Slaw Salad

As summer and BBQ season approaches, I am reminded of just how much I love all of the side dishes.  One of my favorites has always been coleslaw, but I like mixing it up with extra veggies and a little bit of quinoa.

Super Simple Sweet and Spicy Shrimp

I love seafood, particularly shrimp!  It is something that cooks up so quickly and can pair with any number of flavors.

Cucumber Pesto

Yes, I am still on a cucumber kick.  It is perfect on its own, in salads, and even as a sauce, which you might not normally think of.

Baked "Poutine" Yams

Poutine has become so popular over the last few years, but I don't eat french fries very often.  So I decided to change it up and mix the great aspects of poutine into a baked yam.

Maple Bread French Toast

Superstore just put out a new maple loaf, and it is perfect for making french toast!

Tasty Tuesday: Chicken Taco Salad

I am not a fan of beef tacos in any way at all (bad experience when I was younger), but I have so much love for chicken taco salad.  As with most things, the absolute best is usually homemade, so I finally caved and bought one of those metal dishes for baking tortilla shells into bowls.  What a good investment!

Amped Up Cream of Mushroom Soup

Warning: if you are anti-canned food, leave now.  Sometimes, we just don't have the time or energy to make everything 100% homemade.  There is nothing wrong with that and, with a few special touches, the results can be delicious!

Coconut Rice

One of my old co-workers used to always bring in delicious coconut rice from a restaurant, which is sadly no long in business.  Since we can't buy it anymore, I guess we have to make it!

Lobster Ravioli Lasagna 2 Ways

Valentine's Day is almost here and ravioli lasagna is a beautiful dish that is so delicious and so easy to prepare.  You can either use a white sauce or a tomato sauce.  It is amazing either way.

Lemon Shortbread Cookies

Shortbread cookies are a favorite in our family, but sometimes I like to add new flavors for a little change.

Reduce Food Waste: Use Your Freezer!

I think we are all guilty of wasting food, which is a shame.  I hate waste, but I get busy or lazy, or just make bad decisions (*cough* fast food *cough*).  For the first food post of the new year, I want to encourage everyone, myself included, to make an effort to be more conscientious of the amount of food waste that they are creating.  One of the things that I have done to reduce waste is to make better use of my freezer.

Toasted Lobster Ravioli

Yes, I realize that this is the second lobster ravioli recipe in as many weeks, but this is a great, simple snack to prepare for New Year's Eve.  It only has a few ingredients and it is ready within half an hour.  Toasted ravioli is a nice, crunchy snack that is perfect for dipping!

Lobster Ravioli with Creamy Zucchini, Tomato and Kale Sauce

Costco sells 2 packs of lobster ravioli for an amazing price and I am in love!