The flavors in this Thai Shrimp Stir Fry with Zucchini are beyond amazing! Plus, this healthy dinner comes together in about 25 minutes. This recipe hit the jackpot on every level for me! Thai-inspired (obsessed with those flavors), quick (less than 25 minutes…heck yeah!), healthy and beyond delicious. And when I say “beyond delicious”, I…
Healthy Turkey, Zucchini & Rice Casserole
Serve up this Healthy Turkey, Zucchini and Rice Casserole for an easy dinner packed with lean protein and veggies. A great make-ahead recipe option! When we lived in Utah, stealth zucchini deliveries were a real thing. I can recall several instances of opening our front door to find a bag of the green squash sitting…
Grilled Zucchini Potato Rolls with Goat Cheese
These fantastic vegetarian Grilled Zucchini Potato Rolls with Goat Cheese are great as an appetizer or even a light lunch. Thank you to The Little Potato Company for helping me share this recipe with you. I was alone in the kitchen when I first took a bit of these Grilled Zucchini Potato Rolls, but felt…
Grilled Vegetable Salad with Bacon & Spaghetti
This Grilled Vegetable Salad with Bacon and Spaghetti is the perfect melding of flavors and textures. Great summertime salad! Thank you to Albertsons/Safeway for helping me share this recipe with you. The first time I was served a green salad with pasta mixed in, I remember thinking how bizarre that was. It was in a…
Baked Zucchini Hummus Bites Recipe
These Baked Zucchini Hummus Bites are fantastic for healthy snacking or appetizers! Only 39 calories for two of these vegetarian and gluten free bites. You know those times when you’re standing in front of the fridge, door open, staring into the abyss while trying to figure out what the heck sounds good enough to curb…
Vegetable Curry Quinoa Bowls {Vegan}
These delicious vegan Vegetable Curry Quinoa Bowls are a fantastic way to work a healthy dose of vegetables and protein into your day! February has been the month of cauliflower recipes in our house. It all started a couple of weeks ago when we were heading to my son’s soccer game. If a game lands…
Roasted Vegetable Puttanesca Pasta
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,…
Greek Turkey Zucchini Meatballs
Turkey zucchini meatballs are not only healthy, but the addition of Greek-style flavors makes them a delicious weeknight meal that your family will love. What’s the deal with meatballs? No matter how I make them – with salmon, teriyaki-style or meatless – my family loves them. And I’m not just talking about the kids. The…
Pesto Zucchini Noodles Recipe with Chicken Sausage
Pesto zucchini noodles, with a dose of chicken sausage, are a fantastic way to enjoy the flavors of your favorite pasta dish without all of the carbs. There is one dish, and one dish only, that my family deems worthy of the first night’s dinner on a camping trip. Pesto pasta with veggies and chicken…
Make-Ahead Baked Eggs with Zucchini & Gruyere Cheese
Make ahead baked eggs are fantastic for a no muss, no fuss vegetarian brunch on the weekend. Plus, sneak in your veggies first thing in the day! During the week, I’m more than content with a simple breakfast. That usually consists of my favorite yogurt parfait, a quick vegetable and fried egg concoction or my…
Thai Chickpea Zucchini Noodle Salad Recipe
This Thai zucchini noodle salad tastes fantastic and get a hit of protein from a handful of chickpeas. It’s the perfect, healthy summertime salad! Thank you to USA Pulses and Pulse Canada for helping me to share this recipe with you. There’s no good reason for it, but there has been a spiralizer sitting in…
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 Thai Vegetable Tacos Recipe
Grilled vegetable tacos (vegan and gluten free) are completely irresistible and satisfying when tossed in a light peanut sauce and topped with avocado slices. If “Thai” is somewhere in the recipe title, I’d lay down good money that my family will love it. Whether it’s this Thai Chicken Salad (I can’t stop making and eating…
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! 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. Peppers, eggplant, zucchini, mushrooms, yellow squash…you name, it…
Shrimp & Vegetable Stir Fry with Jasmine Rice
This shrimp stir fry recipe can be whipped up in minutes, is packed with veggies and served on a bed of aromatic jasmine rice. Thank you to USA Rice and The Healthy Aperture Blogger Network for helping me to share this recipe with you. If someone asked me what I considered to be pantry staples,…
Soba Noodle, Turkey & Spinach Salad Recipe
This soba noodle salad recipe is packed with protein and vegetables, which makes it a wonderful option for a satisfying dinner. Someone asked me recently what I would make if I had only 5 minutes. It took about one second for me respond because the answer has been the same for about ten years. A…
Roasted Vegetable Lasagne Rolls Recipe
The flavors in these vegetarian lasagne rolls are comfort epitomized! Roasted eggplant, zucchini and mushroom give a great meaty texture and smoky flavor to this healthy meal. When I was kid, going out to our favorite Greek restaurant in Vancouver was always a treat. There was always a big Greek salad, complete with extra kalamata…
Italian Turkey, Potato & Zucchini Meatloaf Recipe
Two comfort foods – a turkey meatloaf recipe and mashed potatoes – come together with grated zucchini for a healthy twist on a classic. Thank you to the Little Potato Co. for helping me to share this recipe with you. It was nearly 20 years ago when we lived in New York City and I…
Roasted Curry Shrimp & Zucchini Sheet Pan Meal
This healthy roasted curry shrimp and zucchini sheet pan meal is not only delicious, but it also comes together in less than 30 minutes. It’s not difficult to figure out why sheet pan meals have become so popular lately. Just like one-pot meals, the sheet pan versions require little cleanup, minimal effort and often a…
Whole Wheat Zucchini Carrot Muffins Recipe
Not only are these healthy muffins great for breakfasts and snacks, but they freeze well. Stock up for last-minute breakfasts! It finally happened. As of today, I have two middle-schoolers. Going to school in Vancouver, I never had to experience middle school because elementary school included kindergarten through grade 7, and then we moved straight…