Savory, salt and briny, this wonderful Roasted Vegetable Puttanesca Pasta is easy enough for a casual night and impressive enough for company. It’s not too surprising that this is the fourth puttanesca-inspired recipe on Cookin’ Canuck. I’m a sucker for anything salty, briny with those ever-welcome “umami” flavors. It all started with puttanesca shrimp bowls,…
Italian Split Pea Stew Recipe with Cauliflower
There’s nothing better than a pot of stew simmering away on the stove. This vegan Italian split pea stew recipe is hearty, healthy and delicious! When I first met my husband, he was anti-split peas in any form. Let’s just say that there was a split pea soup incident when he was young that made…
Grilled Pork Tenderloin & Broccoli Cheddar Hummus Platter Recipe
This grilled pork tenderloin recipe is like no other. Pair it with broccoli cheddar hummus and grilled veggies on a tasty dinner platter. 366 calories and 6 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP. Thank you to Sargento for helping me to share this recipe with you. Do you have times when work or life throws you a…
Vegetable Hand Roll Recipe (Temaki) with Avocado Wasabi Yogurt
Creamy avocados do double duty in this vegetable hand roll (temaki), as part of the vegetable filling and the wasabi yogurt. 120 calories and 3 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP. Thank you to California Avocados for helping me share this recipe with you. If it was up to my boys and me, it would be “all…
Grilled Pesto Vegetable Pizza Recipe
These grilled vegetable pizzas, slathered with pesto and topped with smoky, tender vegetables will keep your vegetarian guests happy all summer long! I wasn’t a very good listener the first time I made grilled pizza. It all went down at one of my cooking group’s monthly cookfests years ago and the theme was grilling. With…
Grilled Zucchini Hummus Roll-Ups Recipe
These grilled zucchini rolls are the ultimate summertime appetizers or snacks. Fill them with hummus and roasted peppers for fantastic flavor! 43 calories and 1 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP. Thank you to Sabra for helping me to share this recipe with you. There was a massive vegetable grilling session at my house earlier this week….
Quinoa Vegetable Salad with Tahini Dressing
This quinoa salad recipe turns into a powerhouse of nutrients and fiber when filled with kale, snap peas and other veggies, all toss with a tahini dressing. 102 calories and 3 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP Quinoa is a staple in our house, which is one of the reasons I like to make big batches and…
Vegetable Egg & Toast Cups Recipe
Whip up these vegetable-filled egg and toast cups for a fun and easy brunch this weekend. This vegetarian recipe can be turned to a meat lover’s with a sprinkle of bacon or sausage. My 11-year old (T) is the king of eggs. And I don’t just mean that he likes to eat eggs; he can…
Vegetarian Spaghetti Squash Skillet Recipe
In 30 minutes, this healthy vegetarian spaghetti squash recipe can be on the table. It’s packed with mushrooms and chickpeas, and tossed with marinara sauce. 143 calories and 2 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP This vegetarian spaghetti squash recipe shows just how far I’ve come. It took me a long time to appreciate spaghetti squash. Well,…
Roasted Root Vegetables Recipe with Rosemary
This roasted root vegetables recipe would be a hit at any meal. The vegetables are full of nutrients and as addictive as candy! 205 calories and 4 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP Rutabaga, beets…these are words that used to intimidate me because I had no idea what to do with those vegetables. Do I peel, not…
Italian Chicken & Vegetable Tortellini Soup Recipe
Hearty, healthy and absolutely delicious, this Italian Chicken and Vegetable Tortellini Soup Recipe has it all. Plus, it’s ready in a flash! It’s been awhile since I’ve whipped up a tortellini soup recipe, but when I was under the weather this past week, it was all I wanted to eat. Perhaps any brothy soup would…
Curry Simmered Brussels Sprouts Recipe
An easy curry sauce is a fantastic way to infuse a ton of flavor into this Brussels sprouts recipe side dish. There is a special shelf in our fridge and another one in our pantry dedicated to bottled and canned ingredients with an international flair. Soy sauce, rice vinegar, hoisin sauce, chipotle peppers in adobo…
Light Mashed Potatoes with Kale & Goat Cheese
These rustic, but light mashed potatoes elevate Creamer potatoes with caramelized shallots, fresh kale and tangy goat cheese. Thank you to the Little Potato Co. for helping me to share this recipe with you. If it’s one thing that I’ve noticed when cooking with my kids, it’s that they are far more likely to try…
Soba Noodle Bowl Recipe with Vegetables & Peanut Sauce {Vegan}
Dig right into these healthy soba noodle bowls, topped with vegetables and a light peanut sauce, for a quick and filling meal! When I get together with fellow food-loving friends, we inevitably talk about our food weaknesses. You know, those things you can’t ever resist and would eat a tub full if nobody else was…
Grilled Vegetable, Chickpea & Caper Salad {Vegan}
Grill up some vegetables and toss them with chickpeas, capers and a Dijon vinaigrette for a delicious vegan entree or side dish. I always say that if you’re trying to convince someone to like vegetables, just throw the veggies on the grill and drizzle with a little vinaigrette. Magic in minutes! And, in my opinion,…
10 Healthy Recipes for Spring
Springtime is the time to pull out the fresh fruits and vegetables! Salad, desserts, side dishes, snacks…bring on the asparagus, cauliflower and strawberries in these healthy recipes! Over the past couple of days, cookbooks were strewn across our family room coffee table. Every cookbook about vegetables was open wide, thumbed through over and over, feeding…
Easy Vegetable Soft Tacos Recipe
These vegetable soft tacos come together in about 20 minutes, and the natural flavors practically sing! This recipe is great for vegetarian and gluten free meals. 236 calories and 6 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP Maybe it’s because we just returned from a weekend in Las Vegas, the city of excess, but I have been craving…
Sautéed Lemon & Garlic Brussels Sprouts Recipe
Brussels sprouts sautéed and flavored with lemon and garlic make a fantastic side dish for any holiday or dinner party! How often have you walked away from a holiday meal or dinner party raving about the side dishes far more than the entrée? Maybe it was an unbelievable winter salad or some easy herbed potatoes….
Grilled Vegetable Enchiladas Recipe {Gluten-Free}
Enjoy the fantastic flavors in these healthy grilled vegetable enchiladas any day of the week. This vegetarian, gluten-free recipe is perfect for Meatless Monday. Mondays can be pretty rough. I feel it as soon as the alarm clock starts nagging me to get out of bed and face the to-do list for the week. After…
Grilled Vegetable Wrap Recipe with Hummus
This easy vegan Grilled Vegetable Wrap Sandwich is made even better with a smear of hummus and a sprinkle of fresh basil. It’s perfect for Meatless Monday! 232 calories and 4 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP If I was ever struck with the urge to open up a lunchtime cafe, this grilled vegetable wrap sandwich would…