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By Irena Macri  | Published: Apr 15, 2024  | 0 Comments This quick and easy kimchi fried rice with shrimp and vegetables is hearty and satiating. Packed with protein and fibre and with under 500 calories per serving, this Korean-style rice dish…

By Irena Macri  | Published: Mar 18, 2024  | 0 Comments This crispy-topped sliced potato bake is creamy and cheesy with subtle flavours of garlic, leek and chipotle. They are so wonderful to serve as a comforting side dish on the weekend…

Note 1 on Garlic: I prefer thinly sliced garlic to minced garlic for this recipe because it’s less textured and the flat little slips of garlic just get extra tender and sort of melt into the whole recipe. But minced…

By Irena Macri  | Published: March 11, 2024  | 0 Comments This Big Mac Salad has all the flavours and vibes of the classic juicy burger minus the bun. It’s satiating, contains plenty of protein and fibre, and you can pimp it up with…

This recipe for baked rainbow trout with garlic butter is so quick and easy that it will soon become a weekly dinner staple. Similarly to salmon, rainbow trout is a nutritious fish option, high in Omega-3 fatty acids and protein,…

These easy dry rub chicken wings are coated with Cajun-inspired spices and lightly misted with olive oil before being baked. Crispy on the outside, tender and juicy on the inside, and with a pleasant amount of spice, these chicken wings are great…

With Hungarian traditions running deep in our family (and this being one of our favourite meals), I cook paprika chicken, or chicken paprikash, A LOT. I’ve adapted the traditional recipe to be more accessible, friendly, and straightforward, something that can…

This veggie pasta bake is one of my family’s favourite dinners, especially when we want a vegetarian meal. It’s filled with vegetables like roasted butternut squash, mushrooms, peppers, and spinach, paired with a delicious tomato sauce and baked with feta…

Simple, yet with depth of flavour and a little spice kick, carne picada recipe transforms humble chuck roast or steak into a succulent, flavourful, braised beef. Serve it over rice, in tacos, burritos, or with a side of vegetables or…