All Entries in the "Healthy Habits with Tara Gaede" Category
Healthy Habits with Tara Gaede – Arugula, Spinach, Beet, Brazil Nut and Red Onion Salad Topped with Baked Chicken and Cherry Vinaigrette
I am absolutely in LOVE with cherries, but I only buy them in season, as they are too expensive otherwise. There’s a cherry farm in the Niagara region, and I’m dragging my family on a picking trip while my husband’s on vacation. That way, I can make bottles and bottles of the delicious cherry vinaigrette I came up with for this salad.
Healthy Habits with Tara Gaede – Pork, Roasted Grape and Arugula Pita, with Greek Yogurt Feta Spread
Roasted grapes are really trendy in the culinary world right now, so I decided to jump on the bandwagon. I started thinking of what they’d pair well with, and figured the flavour would be too heavy for chicken and too light for beef. So, what other conclusion could I come to, other than the fact that pork would be perfect?
Healthy Habits with Tara Gaede: Peach, Tomato, Basil and Provolone Flatbread
I have to admit, when I make a homemade pizza, I cheat. I use store bought crust. I’ve managed to make myself feel a bit better by purchasing whole wheat naan. They’re so thin, I figure they don’t count as a carb ; )
Healthy Habits With Tara Gaede: Roasted Corn Hummus with a Hint of Lime and Cilantro
As I’m sure some of you already know, a basic recipe calls for chick peas, tahini, lemon and garlic. I really enjoy playing with the flavour of mine, so I’ve created this awesome little concoction.
Healthy Habits With Tara Gaede: Mexican “Fries”
Four years ago, I discovered a little outdoor café, run by Germans in the heart of Mennonite Country….St Jacobs, Ontario. Ironically, none of the food on the menu is actually German fare and my favourite thing to order is a little dish called Mexican Fries.
Healthy Habits With Tara Gaede: Sweet Potato and Pinto Bean Burritos
You know those microwaveable, processed-yet-delicious frozen burritos? I’ve managed to re-create their guilty pleasure flavour, with nothing but healthy ingredients.f
Healthy Habits With Tara Gaede: Fennel Seasoned Potato Salad with Chicken, Egg, Sun-Dried Tomato & Shallots
Though I take pride in making healthy whole food meals for my family, I still love the taste of decadence. Potato salad is an indulgence, often loaded with mayonnaise and lacking nutritional value. My take on a BBQ favourite is not only decadent, it’s loaded with protein, made with clean ingredients, and it’s filling enough to be eaten as a meal instead of a side dish.
Healthy Habits With Tara Gaede: Almond Oat Chicken Burgers
I love making burgers, and I am always looking for new ideas. I’m a master at black bean, beef and ground turkey, so I decided to try ground chicken. Boy am I glad I did, because the recipe I created is to die for! I just made them on Friday night, and I already want to make them again.
