Cooking-for-two/5 recipes

One of the most popular north Indian dishes, Matar Paneer is a staple in almost every household. A delicious curry dish made with cottage cheese, green peas and tomato puree based sauce, it is simple to make yet packs in a punch with the flavours. Best enjoyed with naan, chapatti or rice, it is the ultimate dish for the vegetarians looking to get their daily dose of protein while tickling their taste buds with something appetising and flavoursome.

Thai Red Curry is easily the most popular dish from Thailand. Made with an aromatic mix of fresh vegetables, herbs & spices, and red chilies; it offers a harmony of tastes and textures that is truly amazing. Its rich, spicy and bold taste, with a subtle hint of sweetness, is effectively hot without being overpowering. It’s warm and comforting and just perfect for days when you are craving for something simple yet indulgent. A traditional spicy Thai Red Curry is usually best enjoyed with fragrant steamed rice but in some places, it is also eaten with noodles.

Ice Worms were first introduced to Upper Canada by Chatham's original settlers in the 1800's. Most Ice Worm dishes are homemade from family recipes that have been passed down for generations, and are often available for sale at local convenience stores or specialty food shops in and around the Municipality of Chatham-Kent. Although not available commercially for sale due to Health Canada restrictions on some of the ingredients (mainly the worms) you will still see Ice Worms being sold along the highways of Canada's deep south near the shores of Lake Erie, and in small communities along the Thames river around Chatham, Ontario.

A wide variety of fresh vegetables and quinoa are tossed with a salty and sweet miso orange dressing. Serve it as a refreshingly nutritious side dish or a vegetarian/vegan main course.

Serving the ideal pizza is a quest of many. But only a few have been able to master this skill well. For getting that perfect pizzas dough, it’s important to know a few key techniques along with using the best ingredients.

Love the deep-rich chocolate taste, and the roasted hazelnut just added in another kick. Absolutely to die for.

Vegetarian Chili with bulgur and vegetables--Vegetarian chili: hot satisfying dish for fans of meatless mains.

Apple Skewers in almond caramel--Warm fruit delight for the little sweet tooth.

Creamy white sauce with dill, great for fish.

Pumpkin Muffins have that sweet and soft taste of a pumpkin and they are so easy to make. The batter is quite thick and the muffins are pretty dense, so if you feel like lightening it up feel free to add some almond or rice milk. Click here for the dessert recipe

Let’s run down the list of heart-healthy ingredients joining harmoniously in this powerful breakfast smoothie: Avocados-support a healthy cardiovascular system. In addition, avocados provide plenty of B6 and folic acid, which regulate homocysteine levels, another component to heart health. Strawberries-A healthy fiber intake is crucial to maintaining good cholesterol levels, contain powerful antioxidants. Dates Dates provide much of the fiber and potassium in this smoothie. Studies suggest that consuming 400mg of potassium per day can reduce the risk of stroke by 40% Hemp Hearts-They are the only plant source known to contain all of the necessary amino acids and fatty acids in the most desirable ratio for human needs. They are also comprised of 40% fiber.

Sweet and tart, and sooo good! Adapted from Smitten Kitchen.

This Pasta Salad with Cucumber, Tomato, and Feta was not something I had planned on blogging about. It merely came about because I had nothing to cook for dinner, save a package of gluten-free pasta I had picked up for emergencies and a variety of veggies from my CSA. Then my husband loved it so much that he had two helpings, and he insisted that I write about it. I’m trying to move my family towards a more grain-free existence, but sometimes I just don’t have it in me to think gourmet. Sometimes, we do the best that we can. All this is my way of saying that the amounts of ingredients here are really just approximations. I have no idea what exactly I put in here to make it taste so yummy. You’ll have to channel your inner Italian grandma, and just mix in ingredients until the food tastes good.

It's the weekend but freezing out and I wanted BBQ and fries without all the greasyness. So I grabbed some chicken legs out the freezer and some regular french fries. Realized I had a sweet potatoe left by the fruit and got to cooking. For the BBQ sauce I went with what I had which was a thicker base (Sweet Baby Rays) and a thinner one (Lizard Lick). They were on sale at the time when grocery shopping along with being Gluten free so I went with it. My measurements are definitely just a guide because I just throw as I go lol.

Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies recipe

Hell's Kitchen rich and smooth Cauliflower purée, prefect for garnishing other dishes