Keep It Simple, Sandra

Homemade Lemon Ricotta

2/14/2016

If you've got just two ingredients (lemons and whole milk) and an hour to spare, you can make some homemade ricotta cheese with a hint of lemon flavour.

Check out the recipe by clicking the title of this post or the "read more" link.

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Creamy Vegetable Soup

1/25/2016

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There's nothing I like more than a bowl of hot soup in the winter time. It's the ultimate comfort food. It's also a great way to get some extra vegetables in. This soup is made entirely of vegetables. It says "creamy" in the title, but there is no cream in it. The thick and creamy part comes from pureeing the vegetables.

This dish is quick, easy, healthy, and perfect for a cold winter's day. Click the title of this post or the "read more" link to see the recipe.

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Homemade Ketchup

1/24/2016

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This homemade ketchup is awesome. Really, it is. It's almost like a tomato chutney, and can go with so many different things: on fries, over burgers, on toast, over scrambled eggs... It's pretty versatile and so much healthier than the store-bought versions that are filled with high-fructose corn syrup, regular corn syrup, colourings, flavourings (whatever that means), etc.

You can make a bunch of this stuff and then store it in your refrigerator for a couple of weeks. But I'm not sure it will last that long. It's so good, you're gonna want to be spreading it all over everything. Check out the recipe by clicking the title of this post or the "read more" button below.

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After a Long Hiatus....

1/23/2016

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It's been a while since I posted....In fact, I haven't posted anything since August. I've still been cooking, I just haven't had the time to take photos and post recipes. I've also been sticking to a lot of my tried and true recipes, and haven't really had the time to be adventurous in the kitchen. This school year is giving me a run for my money because I have a very low class, academically. They are super nice kids, but I'm spending more time than usual trying to program and lesson plan to meet all the needs.

In any case, now that my report cards are done for another term, I'm feeling a bit more relaxed, and I've been slowly getting back to the kitchen. As I've been rediscovering my love of cooking with fresh, local ingredients, I've been thinking I should probably start documenting these recipes again. After all, that's what this blog is all about: a chance for me to keep track of the healthy meals I learn to make.

(Read more by clicking the link or title of this post)

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Bacalhau à Brás

8/10/2015

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This was perhaps my favourite dish while traveling through Portugal, and one of the first ones I wanted to learn how to make. It's another simple dish, (aren't all the best dishes really simple after all?) made with shreds of salted cod, scrambled eggs, and potatoes. While I was in Portugal I heard it being referred to as the ultimate Portuguese comfort food. In any case, I loved it!

To see the recipe, click the title of this post or the "read more" link.

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Spanish Tortilla

8/7/2015

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I wrote in my last post about how I spent the past 5 weeks traveling (and ultimately eating) through Spain and Portugal. I also mentioned that it would not be surprising to see some traditional Spanish and Portuguese recipes start to show up on this blog. Well, as promised, here is the first one.

I saw this one everywhere in Spain. It's a traditional tortilla (no, not the Mexican tortilla that we use here for wraps and burritos). This is Spain's version of the omelette, and it is super simple to make. It's found often at tapas bars, and makes a great snack. I think it also happens to make a great breakfast too, which is exactly what I used it for here.

Check out the recipe by clicking the title of this post or the "read more" link.

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Cooking and Eating Through Spain and Portugal

8/4/2015

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So I know it's been a while since I've last posted...over 5 weeks to be exact. But there's a good reason for that. I was traveling through Portugal and Spain! I had such a blast enjoying the gorgeous landscapes, beautiful weather, wonderful people...and of course...the amazing food!

Don't be surprised if you see a bunch of recipes over the next few weeks of some traditional Portuguese or Spanish dishes. I

sampled a lot of them. A lot! And I also took a bunch of cooking classes so that I could learn how to make all of the wonderful food I got to eat. It was such a fun experience and I can't wait to try out all of the recipes.

In the meantime, click the title of this post or the "read more" link to see some photos of just some of the amazing Portuguese and Spanish cuisine I enjoyed during my vacation. Enjoy!

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Light Apple, Walnut, and Goat Cheese Salad with Sweet Vinaigrette Dressing

6/26/2015

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Here's a quick, light, easy, healthy, and tasty salad for you. I'm making use of the fresh greens that have been growing in my container garden. Normally, I'm not a salad person, only because I don't like buying heads of lettuce in the grocery store. They always taste so bland to me.

But not so with fresh garden greens. There is nothing quite like picking a few fresh leaves and eating them right away. They still have that fresh, earthy taste. And with a simple, homemade vinaigrette dressing like the one I have here, they taste even better!

Check it out by clicking the title of this post or the "read more" link.

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Asparagus and Sweet Potato Omelette

6/22/2015

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In my last post I wrote all about the health benefits of asparagus, which is currently in-season here in Southern Ontario. Check out those benefits as well as a recipe for awesome creamy Asparagus Risotto HERE.

Or instead, click the title of this post or the “read more” link to see the recipe for this healthy Asparagus and Sweet Potato Omelette.

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Asparagus Risotto

6/13/2015

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It is that time of year when asparagus is in-season. Who doesn’t love the earthy, al dente crunch of a fresh, lightly seared asparagus stalk? It’s loaded with health benefits, and it is totally versatile. I’ll have two recipes for you this week, which use up some of the fresh asparagus my parents have growing in their garden. The second will be an asparagus and sweet potato omelette. (Look out for it later in the week).

But first, check out this recipe for creamy Asparagus Risotto by clicking on the title of this post or the “read more” link.

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I started this blog after deciding to give up on fad diets, listening to “experts,” counting calories, measuring, logging, depriving, bingeing, and feeling guilty. All of that only served to make me bigger, unhealthier, and unhappy. I finally decided to keep it simple: listen to my own body and eat real food. I started cooking with ingredients as close to nature as possible and one year later I feel healthier and happier. I love food and I love cooking it. This blog is an ongoing collection of my new and favorite recipes. Some, I’ve made up, but most are inspired by what I see online. Feel free to browse, follow, and leave a comment! Thanks for reading!

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Homemade Ketchup

After a Long Hiatus....

Bacalhau à Brás

Spanish Tortilla

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Light Apple, Walnut, and Goat Cheese Salad with Sweet Vinaigrette Dressing

Asparagus and Sweet Potato Omelette

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