Drizzle this homemade miso ginger dressing over greens, shrimp or chicken for a punch of flavor. It takes less than 10 minutes to make! 78 calories and 3 Weight Watchers SP Homemade dressings and sauces are a breeze to make and add a ton of flavor with little effort. This miso ginger dressing is no…
Seared Ahi Tuna with Soy Ginger Sauce
Seared ahi tuna is one of those recipes that looks really impressive, but is a breeze to make. Restaurant-quality, right from your own kitchen! 233 calories & 2 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP Seared Ahi Tuna with Soy Ginger Sauce This ahi tuna recipe is one of my special occasion go-to recipes! As much as I…
Coconut Ginger Mashed Sweet Potatoes Recipe
These vegan Coconut Ginger Mashed Sweet Potatoes are going to blow your mind! So much flavor with only 4 ingredients. 131 calories and 5 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP Coconut Ginger Mashed Sweet Potatoes Recipe Mashed sweet potatoes just went to a whole new level! When I took the first bite of these, I had to…
Berry Ginger Agua Fresca Recipe
There’s nothing more refreshing than a cold, fruity drink! This Berry Ginger Agua Fresca is the perfect thing for sipping on the beach or poolside. Thank you to Princess Cruises for helping me share this post with you. There are just a few things you need when lying on a beach or poolside for the…
Fresh Orange Moscow Mule Recipe
This refreshing Moscow mule recipe gets a kick of citrus with the addition of freshly squeezed orange juice. Is it 5 o’clock yet? At a restaurant about 10 minutes from us, they appear to have a Moscow mule problem. Don’t get me wrong – they make an awesome mule. However, it seems their clientele have…
Whole Wheat Gingerbread Quick Bread with Maple Syrup Glaze
The flavors and texture are reminiscent of traditional gingerbread, but with a healthy twist to make this quick bread practically guilt-free! The exclamation of joy from the kitchen was all the validation I needed. I looked over and saw the expression on my eldest son’s (M) face as he took his first bite of this…
Sushi Salad with Wasabi Soy Dressing Recipe
If you like the flavors of sushi, you are going to love this salad! A wasabi soy dressing tops arugula, smoked salmon and pickled ginger for a fantastic meal. Sushi Salad with Wasabi Soy Dressing Recipe When we were in high school, my best friend and I had an unusual way of spending our allowance…
Rice Noodles with Chicken, Asparagus & Soy Ginger Sauce Recipe
This make-ahead rice noodle recipe, packed with chicken and asparagus, can be made in 20 minutes. It’s one of my family’s favorite meals any time of the year! Switch up the vegetables and meat to suit your taste buds. I came into the kitchen the other day and found the backside of a 10-year old…
Grated Cauliflower Salad with Ginger Lime Dressing
Who knew raw cauliflower could be so good?! This easy, flavorful Grated Cauliflower Salad with Ginger Lime Dressing packs a punch of flavor. If you had told me as a kid that I would be eating raw cauliflower salads in the future, I would have sworn that you were some terrifying vision, like the ghost…
Hearty Mushroom, Farro & Ginger Soup {Whole Grains Challenge}
There are no “if”s, “and”s or “but”s about it – you have to make this hearty vegan Mushroom, Farro and Ginger Soup. The flavors are not to be missed! 247 calories and 4 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP. Thank you to Bob’s Red Mill for helping me to share this recipe with you. Great job to…
Pink Grapefruit, Pineapple & Ginger Sparkler {Hydration Challenge}
With no added sugar, this refreshing sparkler is a wonderful way to hydrate and enjoy the fresh tastes of pink grapefruit and pineapple. Plus, my best hydration tips! Thank you to Blendtec for helping me to share this recipe with you. If you have been following along on my Facebook page, you’ll know that today…
Chicken Tenders with Cherry Ginger Glaze Recipe
Whip up this quick and healthy chicken tenders recipe in minutes. The cherry ginger glaze makes “easy” seem “fancy”. Visions of sugarplums are dancing in our heads…but dinner still needs to be on the table so that the kids don’t dive face first into the Christmas cookies while we are lying on the couch, recovering…
Easy Grilled Salmon in Foil Recipe with Ginger & Soy Sauce
This easy grilled salmon in foil recipe, with the flavors of soy sauce and ginger, requires virtually no clean-up. It’s perfect for busy weeknights or entertaining! 231 calories and 0 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP I take absolutely no credit for this recipe for grilled salmon in foil, possibly one of the easiest dinners you will…
Healthy(er) Scones Recipe with Chocolate & Crystallized Ginger
Long family road trips are typically peppered with stops at Starbucks. And Subway. Hey, don’t judge. When the choices are day-old gas station burritos and sub sandwiches, the sandwiches will always win out. The Starbucks pit stops happen first thing in the morning – jet fuel for the first part of the drive – and…
Hot Rum & Ginger Tea Toddy Recipe
A steaming hot toddy, made of brewed tea, dark rum and ginger will warm you to your toes. It’s possible that I’ve reached my cold weather limit. Of course, I haven’t exactly been diligent about keeping myself warm. (You remember the picture, right?) Each day, there are endless cups of tea consumed, usually while swaddled…
Easy Turkey & Broccoli Lettuce Wraps with Chinese Black Bean Sauce Recipe
As a kid, a trip to the Pink Pearl Chinese Seafood Restaurant in Vancouver was a cause for great excitement. Dish upon steaming dish of scallops with stir-fried vegetables, chicken with cashews and enormous Chinese mushrooms in oyster sauce filled our table. It was always hard to pick a favorite, but stir-fried beef with broccoli…
Lemon, Yogurt, Berry & Ginger Whole Wheat Quick Bread Recipe
Once October hits, breakfast burnout is in full gear. There are only so many times you can serve the kids cereal and toast before you start to hear, “But Mum, we just had that yesterday.” Yes, I’ve heard that chorus before. Time to shake things up a bit, with some out-of-the-ordinary scrambled eggs, pancake skewers,…
Lemon, Ginger & Strawberry Pancake Skewer Recipe
Whether they’re stuffed with berries, made with zucchini or baked with apples, pancakes have a way of pleasing even the pickiest eater. As soon as my eldest saw these mini pancakes, stacked and skewered with fresh strawberries, his eyes got as big as…well, pancakes. The kids carefully placed several skewers on their plates, smothered them…
Pink Grapefruit & Orange Compote with Ginger Yogurt Recipe
This light and bright citrus compote, topped with ginger-infused yogurt, is perfect for weekend brunch or a quick weekday breakfast. There is a very good reason why grapefruit, in compotes or otherwise, evokes strong memories of peanuts and blue jays. Well, Stellar’s jays, to be exact. Summertime weekends were often spent at my grandparents’ cottage…
Rice Noodle Salad with Endive, Shrimp & Soy-Ginger Dressing Recipe
This rice noodle salad is a breeze to make! And if you love shrimp and Asian flavors, this is definitely for you. Belgian endive, as the name suggests, was first a product of Belgium (though there are now many growers in North America). So, why the heck am I pairing it with Asian ingredients, such…