Tag Archives: pineapple

Lightened up Piña colada

Posted on June 26, 2017 by

A low-calorie cocktail that doesn’t skimp on flavour! Summertime is finally here and I just want to eat all the fruit and vegetables in the world. I crave things that are light and refreshing when it’s hot outside, and that … Continue reading →

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Grilled Chicken with Pineapple Salsa

Posted on May 25, 2017 by

Tangy condiment perks up a family-favourite meal! I bought my first barbeque – a rickety little thing – when I was a starving student simply because I love grilled chicken. While my grilling appliances have definitely improved over the years, … Continue reading →

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Better Than Takeout Sweet & Sour Shrimp

Posted on August 30, 2016 by

When I was a kid, as soon as saw the words ‘sweet and sour’ on any Chinese restaurant takeout menu, I simply had to have it. I didn’t care if there was a cup of icky red food colouring in … Continue reading →

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Tropical Green Smoothie

Posted on May 4, 2016 by

This smoothie is kind of sneaky. It’s fresh and light tasting yet packed with nutrition and surprisingly satisfying. I try to have smoothies for breakfast a couple of times a week, just to break up the cereal, oatmeal, granola routine … Continue reading →

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Coconut Pancakes with Caramelized Pineapple Jam

Posted on January 29, 2015 by

I have to confess I have come a little late to the coconut party. For years, I’ve been reading about the health benefits of coconut, particularly coconut oil, but I was having trouble digesting (pun intended) some of the conflicting … Continue reading →

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Quick Tropical Shrimp

Posted on January 8, 2015 by

When I started thinking about dinner yesterday, it was late, we were hungry and worst of all, it was -25 Celsius (-35 C with a horrid windchill factored in). Weather like this gets me thinking not only about hot, nourishing … Continue reading →

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Pineapple-Grilled Salmon with avocado salsa

Posted on September 26, 2014 by

Fish and fruit are such a perfect combination. This particular dish was inspired by an article I read which talked about the popular Hawaiian pairing of canned Spam and pineapple (I kid you not). That might be tasty….but I think … Continue reading →

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