Shrimp Deviled Eggs by Cookin Canuck

Shrimp Deviled EggsFeb 11, 2021 by Dara Leave a CommentShrimp Deviled Eggs are a great twist on the classic recipe. With just a bit of mayonnaise, along with Dijon mustard and spices, hard boiled eggs are turned into something worthy of a holiday appetizer or brunch dish.These Shrimp Deviled Eggs take a classic recipe and dress it up…

Indian-Inspired Ground Turkey Shepherd’s Pie by Cookin Canuck

Flavorful and comforting! This Indian-Inspired Ground Turkey Shepherd’s Pie is from the new Skinnytaste Meal Prep cookbook. Rich in flavor and low in calories.One of the beauties of any shepherd’s pie recipe, whether it’s this one or my Sweet Potato Shepherd’s Pie recipe, is the versatility. Assemble and bake right away, or wrap it up…

Roasted Butternut Squash Salad with Sriracha Lime Dressing Recipe by Cookin Canuck

Roasted Butternut Squash Salad with Sriracha Lime Dressing RecipeNov 7, 2019 by Dara 46 CommentsTreat yourself to this colorful, healthy and vegan roasted butternut squash salad. The sriracha lime dressing adds a great kick! 219 calories and 2 Weight…

Seared Shrimp Avocado Salad with Strawberries & Jicama by Cookin Canuck

Roasted Vegetable Lasagna Rolls Recipe by Cookin Canuck

Turkey Soup Recipe with Soba Noodles by Cookin Canuck

Peanut Butter and Jelly Muffins {Whole Wheat} by Cookin Canuck

Warm Fava Bean Kamut Salad with Pancetta Basil Dressing by Cookin Canuck

Warm Fava Bean Kamut Salad with Pancetta Basil DressingMay 25, 2016 by Dara Leave a CommentMy first introduction to fava beans was when Hannibal Lecter swooned over the thought of eating them alongside liver and a glass of chianti in Silence of the Lambs. {Shiver} I’m guessing that fava bean sales took a hit that year. It wasn’t until…

Light Salmon & Potato Chowder Recipe by Cookin Canuck

Driving up the winding Sea-to-Sky Highway from Vancouver, Canada to the town of Whistler (home of one of the world’s top ski resorts) is not just a feast for the eyes, with the stunning ocean and mountain views. Tucked into a quiet enclave just north of the town of Squamish is Brackendale, home to the annual month-long Bald Eagle…

Green Beans with Lemon & Toasted Almonds by Cookin Canuck

Green Beans with Lemon & Toasted AlmondsJul 30, 2015 by Dara 11 CommentsLighten up your summertime meal with these fresh and healthy greens beans, with the brightness of lemon and crunch of almonds.When I was a kid, our vegetable garden was nothing fancy. A few tomato plants, a row of strawberries and a pumpkin plant or two graced the…

Portion Control Tips & Tricks for Healthy Living {Challenge} by Cookin Canuck

I’m excited to kick off the third week of the Healthy New Year 6-Week Challenge that I’m hosting with my friend Liz of The Lemon Bowl. We’ve been so excited to see all of you sharing ideas in our Facebook group and posting pictures on Instagram for our…

Mini Smoked Salmon & Pesto Yogurt Phyllo Bites by Cookin Canuck

If your family is anything like mine, smoked salmon doesn’t last long in the house. And when I say “not long”, I mean less than half an hour. Apparently my boys were fitted with a smoked salmon homing device at birth.Naturally, that means that there needs to be a smoked salmon appetizer at our New Year’s Eve celebration, served about…

Light Meringues with Pomegranate & Pistachios {QSquared Giveaway} by Cookin Canuck

As a kid, I used to love my grandmum’s meringue cookies. I would sit on the tall stool in her kitchen, watching her dollop the sweetened whipped egg whites onto baking sheets as I munched on crispy Bugles and dry-roasted peanuts, the snacks I got to…

Kale Salad with Raspberries and Parmesan Crisps by Cookin Canuck

This is the season of comfort foods and as much as I am smitten by the soups, stews and Thanksgiving side dishes that have been bubbling on my stovetop, I need a dose of those fresh summertime flavors that I’m already missing.My family gets intensely excited about fresh berries during the summer, and raspberries alway top the list.…

Healthy Cranberry Orange Cornmeal Muffins by Cookin Canuck

These healthy whole wheat cranberry orange cornmeal muffins are great for snacking! At only 127 calories apiece, they are practically guilt-free.Kamikazes, quick bread and corn muffins…oh my! And they all involve cranberries!As soon as the fresh cranberries hit the stores, I stock my fridge and freezer. I can tell you’re thinking,…