Looking for the perfect starter or side dish? This restaurant-style House Salad is a fresh, simple option that pairs perfectly with any meal! Are you a French fries or house salad type of person when you go to a restaurant? You know—the classic sidekick that comes with pretty much any burger or sandwich on the […]
Salads
CREAMY BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE DRESSING
Looking for a salad dressing that’s healthy, easy, and actually tastes amazing? This Creamy Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing hits all the right notes—tangy, smooth, and totally crave-worthy. Not to sound bougie or anything, but I honestly can’t remember the last time I bought salad dressing or vinaigrette from the grocery store. Why? Well, the cheap ones […]
ICEBERG LETTUCE SALAD
Fresh, crisp, and effortlessly delicious! This Iceberg Lettuce Salad is thinly shredded and dressed with olive oil, salt, and oregano for the perfect light and flavourful side dish. It’s simple, refreshing, and ready in minutes! Ok, guys, this might just be the easiest recipe I’ve ever posted on this blog. You only need four super […]
PASTINA SALAD
This Creamy Lemon Herb Pastina Salad is the ultimate summer side dish! Light, fresh, and packed with flavour, it’s perfect for potlucks, BBQs, or meal prep. This time of year is always so funny for me. Growing up in Ontario and being born at the end of March, I’ve had more slushy, snowy, cold, and […]
ELOTE PASTA SALAD (MEXICAN STREET CORN)
Elote Pasta Salad is the mashup you didn’t know you needed—creamy, smoky, and loaded with all the best Mexican street corn flavours. It’s the perfect side for BBQs, potlucks, or anytime you want a little fiesta on your plate! I’m lucky enough to say that I’ve had the real deal when it comes to elote […]
DILL PICKLE PASTA SALAD
If you love pickles, this Dill Pickle Pasta Salad is about to be your new favourite side dish! It’s creamy, tangy, and packed with crunchy pickles and fresh dill in every bite. If there’s one thing I’ve learned in my almost 34 years of living (especially after working in a restaurant for most of them…), […]
LOADED HEALTHY BURRITO BOWL
Craving a flavourful, filling meal that’s both healthy and satisfying? This homemade Burrito Bowl is packed with vibrant ingredients, making it the perfect choice for a quick, customizable dish that hits all the right notes! I used to work at a busy restaurant in downtown Toronto for several years – right across the street from […]
TOMATO AND FRESH BASIL SALAD
Looking for a quick, refreshing dish that screams summer? This Tomato and Fresh Basil Salad with Red Onions and Mozzarella Cheese Balls is a light, vibrant burst of flavour that’s perfect for any meal—fresh, simple, and seriously delicious! Blame it on the Italian in me but for as long as I can remember, I’ve always […]
AHI TUNA SALAD
If you’re in the mood for a salad that’s anything but boring, you’ve gotta try this Ahi tuna salad. It’s packed with flavour, loaded with fresh ingredients, and seriously satisfying! If you’re a fan of tuna steaks (I mean, how can you not be?!) then you have to try this fresh and flavourful Ahi tuna […]
CITRUS VINAIGRETTE
Get ready to fall in love with leafy greens all over again—this homemade Citrus Vinaigrette is about to be your new go-to dressing! It’s tangy, fresh, and has just the right amount of zest to make any salad pop. What do you think of when you think of a crazy cat lady? Well picture that […]
HOW TO MAKE A CAESAR SALAD WITH CHICKEN
Ever wondered how to make a Caesar Salad with Chicken that’s both delicious and easy? Look no further, because I’ve got a recipe that’s going to turn your salad game up a notch with juicy chicken, crispy romaine, and the best homemade dressing! What could possibly be better than a homemade Caesar salad with crispy […]
CLASSIC CAESAR SALAD RECIPE
Looking for the perfect recipe for a Caesar Salad? Dive into this easy and delicious guide to create a Caesar salad that’s crisp, creamy, and packed with flavour—your taste buds are already thanking you! Those who don’t like caesar salads (do such people exist?!?!) sure as heck haven’t had one completely hungover. Don’t ask me […]
CAESAR SAUCE (DRESSING RECIPE)
Just when you thought caesar salads couldn’t get any better… they can! With homemade Caesar dressing, of course! This Caesar Sauce Dressing Recipe is so quick to make, takes all of 5 minutes, and comes out better than anything you’ll ever buy on a grocery store shelf. Just sayin’. Ok, ok. So you already know […]
SPINACH SALAD WITH PEARS, WALNUTS, AND BLUE CHEESE
This refreshing Spinach Salad is loaded with juicy pears, toasted walnuts, crumbled blue cheese, and sliced red onions. It’s tossed in the perfect tangy honey dijon vinaigrette that takes it to a whole other level. Ok, ok. So we’ve already established quite a few times on this blog that I could quite literally eat salad […]
HONEY AND DIJON MUSTARD VINAIGRETTE
Level up your salad game with this quick and easy Honey and Dijon Mustard Vinaigrette. It’s super light, refreshing, delicious, and comes together in just a few minutes with ingredients you probably already have on hand! For as long as I can remember, I’ve always LOVED salads. I’ve never understood people who say that they […]