Taco Tuesday gets a whole new look with these Grilled Chimichurri Steak Tacos. The flavor of the garlicky herb sauce is to die for! Thank you to Saber Grills for helping me share this recipe with you. The first bite of flank steak I ever had is still emblazoned on my brain. I was a…
Sherry Glazed Salmon Recipe
This healthy salmon recipe is finished off with an easy sherry glaze and is packed with omega-3s! 201 calories and 1 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP Can it be? Has it really been six weeks since Liz and I kicked off our second annual #HealthyNewYear 6-Week Challenge? Each week, we challenged you and the nearly 1000…
How to: Chop Parsley & Cilantro
Learn some tips and tricks to help you chop parsley and cilantro in seconds! Thanks to WÜSTHOF for helping me share this post with you. When I first starting cooking, it took me forever to chop parsley and cilantro. Why? Because I picked all of the leaves off of the stems before chopping. That’s enough…
Capturing the Holidays in Photos {Adobe Photoshop Elements}
This is the year to capture those fantastic holiday photos that you’ll treasure forever! Thanks to Adobe for helping me share this post with you. It’s that time of year when we try to capture the magic of the season. If I walk away with a great photo of the kids building a snowman, my…
Chinese Beef & Broccoli Stir-Fry Recipe {Skinnytaste Cookbook}
This Chinese Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry recipe from The Skinnytaste Cookbook is just what every family needs…healthy, delicious and easy. I’m not sure how to start this post – whether I should tell you about the recipe, the cookbook or the cookbook author. This is a good problem to have because they are each worthy…
Poached Eggs Over Avocado & Smoked Salmon
Let’s kick off the week with Poached Eggs Over Avocado & Smoked Salmon from Gaby Dalkin’s book Absolutely Avocados. If you’ve ever visited Gaby’s sites, What’s Gaby Cooking, you know that she is completely avocado-obsessed. And I mean that in the best way possible. For her readers, that means that we can benefit from not…
New Recipes: Roasted Shrimp, Shrimp Pita, Naan Pizza & Onion Tart
If you’re looking for a last-minute recipe for your Super Bowl party, tips on re-organizing your pantry (plus a giveaway for organizational tools) or ideas for weeknight meals, this post has something for you. There are plenty of new recipes to show you, so let’s just get on with it.
How to: Organize Your Pantry
Is it time to organize your pantry? Here are plenty of tips and links to helpful products to make your pantry beautiful and functional. When you are trying to put dinner on the table quickly, or you’re putting together your kids’ lunch boxes on a busy morning, the last thing you should have to do…
Grilled Marinated Tri-Tip Steak Recipe with Red Pepper Cilantro Pesto
I won’t deny it, I love autumn. When Labor Day rolls around, I go through the necessary motions, pretending that I’ll desperately miss the dog days of summer. Inside, I am busting out my Saturday Night Fever moves and doing a happy dance for the cool days and crisp air that are just around the…
Amazing Chocolate Chip Cookies
This week has been an exciting flurry of activity. Flurries of activity should always be immediately followed with a rest break on the couch, with some chocolate chip cookies. It’s a rule in the official rules book of life. I promise. Come to think of it, these cookies from Alice of Savory Sweet Life should…
Top Recipes of Year Three
Three years ago today, I posted the first recipe on Cookin’ Canuck. Did I have any idea that what I was starting would become a passion, a fulfillment of something inside of me, and a door to a community of new friends? Not a clue. Yes, my blog is dedicated to sharing recipes and healthy…
Green Tea, Berry & Yogurt Smoothie Recipe, & Hydration Tips
This green tea, berry and yogurt smoothie is a fantastic way to start the day or hydrate after a hard workout! Drinking enough water has always been a challenge for me. Of course, hydration doesn’t have to be just about water. It can include juice, fruits, vegetables, smoothies, milk and even tea. However, there are…
Nutella & Sea Salt Stuffed Sugar Cookie Recipe
You may never go back to your usual sugar cookie recipe after tasting these ones. Stuffed with Nutella and sprinkled with sea salt. Heavenly! Nutella & Sea Salt Stuffed Sugar Cookie Recipe After making the first batch of Chocolate Nutella Fudge with Sea Salt last year, my family (kids, grandparents and brother-in-law included) immediately determined…