If you love desserts, you’ve very likely heard of Tiramisu- a very popular classic Italian indulgent dessert that has rich flavour and a very creamy texture. It’s typically made with multiple layers including ladyfinger biscuits that are soaked in coffee (or chocolate milk!) and topped with a luxurious and creamy […]
If you love the heavenly combination of hazelnut and chocolate, you will fall in love with this quick and easy cake (and will probably be baking this one pretty often!). It’s dense, moist, and has a rich chocolate hazelnut flavour with a super creamy ganache. It also has an ooey […]
Falafels are a popular Middle Eastern dish that are made with chick peas or fava beans (the Bear absolutely LOVES the fava beans version which are very popular in Egypt as a breakfast item also known as ta’ameya. Falafels are bursting with flavour because of the herbs and spices blend, […]
When you think of cookie flavours, cardamom is one flavour that is likely not going to cross your mind (chocolate chip probably would though) but that may change once you try these crumbly, buttery soft cookies with big bold cardamom flavour. Cardamom is such a unique aromatic spice which works […]
If you’re looking for a healthy, nutritious and ‘clean’ snack post workout, this is it! These pure protein brownies are made with just a few handful of ingredients and give you that post workout protein fix without the commercial fillers. I kid you not when I say you’ll ALWAYS find […]
Here’s a twist on a classic Italian appetizer called arancini, which is usually made with risotto, mozzarella cheese and tomato sauce and fried in breadcrumbs. This recipe takes on a healthier twist by substituting the rice with vegetable and spice-infused bulgur, combining it with ground beef, a stretchy mozzarella cheese […]
Here is my super simple, 4-ingredient recipe for making white chocolate at home. White chocolate is a great afternoon snack when you need a boost of energy, and it is also good to have on hand when making delicious cookies, cakes and other baked goods that involve white chocolate in […]
Ground beef is used in so many recipes and most use a very simple technique of browning ground beef on the stove with salt and pepper. This ground recipe adds a bit more of a spicy kick which enhances the flavour and makes this beef versatile to use for a […]
The white chocolate macadamia cookie is such a classic that combines the sweetness of pearly white chocolate chips with the rich buttery-ness of macadamia nuts. These cookies are a perfect pairing for warm beverages such as tea, coffee or hot cocoa and also make a great gift during the holidays […]
I love to cook food and bake treats for my Bear (hubby) using healthy ingredient alternatives. We all want to enjoy delicious, indulgent food and our guilty pleasures without compromising on our health and fitness goals, so I'm here to share with you all my recipes that allow you to do that just- eat happy and healthy, without the guilt.
