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  • How to Make a Chickpea Veggie Rice Bowl

    How to Make a Chickpea Veggie Rice Bowl

    Load up on your nutrients with this quick and easy chickpea veggie bowl. Sheet pan dinners are a fan favourite in my kitchen. This recipe is very versatile and can be made vegan, vegetarian, and/or gluten-free. It also makes a great taco filling. At Canuck Kitchen, We Like to Bend the Rules All recipes are…

  • How to Make a Mexican Rice Bowl

    How to Make a Mexican Rice Bowl

    Take a trip to Mexico with this Mexican Rice Bowl recipe. I love sheet pan dinners. They’re quick, easy, nutrient dense, and full of flavour. This recipe also works well as a taco filling. At Canuck Kitchen, We Like to Bend the Rules All recipes are displayed first. Any tips, tricks, variations, and other nonsense will…

  • The Wonderful Journey from Puerto Rico to Toronto

    Please Note: My adventure from Puerto Rico to Toronto took place at the beginning of February 2019 This post has been revamped and revised to look awesome. For more awesomeness, check out our “Lifestyle” section. Note #2: I also didn’t take too many pictures on the journey home so I just added a few galleries of pictures…

  • A Relaxing Day on the Beautiful Celebrity Summit Cruise Ship

    Please Note: My adventure onboard the Celebrity Summit Cruise Ship took place at the beginning of February 2019 This post has been revamped and revised to look awesome. For more awesomeness, check out our “Lifestyle” section. Day 14: The Final Day Onboard As the Celebrity Summit sailed down the deep, blue waters of the Atlantic Ocean, the…

  • St. John’s Antigua: The Beautiful Final Days

    Please Note: My adventure in Antigua took place at the beginning of February 2019 This post has been revamped and revised to look awesome. For more awesomeness, check out our “Lifestyle” section. Day 13: St. John’s, Antigua As the Celebrity Summit docked at our final destination, I was overwhelmed with bittersweet emotions. Since we’ve been on the…

  • How to Make Pasta with Lemon Garlic Butter

    How to Make Pasta with Lemon Garlic Butter

    Spring is in the air. Time to make some pasta with lemon garlic butter! This quick and easy recipe is loaded with fresh ingredients. At Canuck Kitchen, We Like to Bend the Rules All recipes are displayed first. Any tips, tricks, variations, and other nonsense will follow the recipe for you to scroll at your heart’s…

  • How to Make Muffins: Basic Recipe (with variations)

    How to Make Muffins: Basic Recipe (with variations)

    Ahh muffins. They’re the healthier sister (or brother) of the cupcake. You can eat them with breakfast or have them with coffee. Eat them whenever you feel like it because NO ONE should tell you how to live your life.  As an added bonus, this recipe uses oil instead of butter. No more waiting a century…

  • Pre-Pandemic Cruise: Toronto-Central and South America

    Please Note: My adventure took place from January to February of 2020. This post has been revamped and revised to look awesome. For more escapades, check out our “Lifestyle” section. For those who know me personally, you know that travel runs in my blood. At the beginning of 2020, before things turned insane, my family took our final cruise….

  • How to Make Low FODMAP Energy Bites

    How to Make Low FODMAP Energy Bites

    These Low FODMAP energy bites are an incredible four ingredient snack. They’re quick and easy to make and require no baking at all. This versatile recipe can be adjusted any way you’d like. At Canuck Kitchen, We Like to Bend the Rules All recipes are displayed first. Any tips, tricks, variations, and other nonsense will follow…

  • Canuck Kitchen Daily Happenings: Volume 6

    We’ve had quite a depressing week up here in Canada. Some days were rainy, while others were still memories of wintertime. I had to brush snow off of my car yesterday. Today is much nicer though and I’ve successfully completed my first week of low FODMAP. It’s been quite the journey. If you’re not a…

  • Canuck Kitchen Daily Happenings: Volume 5

    It’s the end of March, and spring is upon us. In Canada, that means that Mother Nature is confused. One minute, it’s warm. The next minute, you need a snowbrush and winter coat. I’d like to do a few Daily Happenings posts about my journey with the low FODMAP diet. This is something I’ve been…

  • Different Types of Oatmeal: The Ultimate Guide (with Recipes)

    Life sucks, oatmeal doesn’t have to. Learn about the different types of oatmeal and create your own breakfast of champions! Way back when, the word oatmeal conjured up an image in my mind of sad, old people eating breakfast with their dentures. Nowadays, that image still pops up in my mind, BUT I’ve learned to…

  • How to Make Cashew Raisin Energy Bites

    How to Make Cashew Raisin Energy Bites

    Cashew Raisin Energy Bites are awesome when you need a quick snack. They’re tasty, filling, and kid-friendly. The recipe can be adjusted to suit those who are vegan, gluten-free, or have a nut allergy. At Canuck Kitchen, We Like to Bend the Rules All recipes are displayed first. Any tips, tricks, variations, and other nonsense will…

  • How to Make Beef Broth Pasta

    How to Make Beef Broth Pasta

    To create this beef broth pasta, I took some key points from my Pasta Primavera recipe. Instead of using reserve pasta water, I wondered what it would be like if I used broth instead. I expirmented with different flavours and combinations and decided doing beef broth with ground beef packed the most flavour punch. At…

  • Canuck Kitchen Daily Happenings: Volume 4

    Welcome to the fourth edition of the Daily Happenings. Today, I’d like to put the spotlight on a hidden gem in Port Dalhousie. I didn’t even know this place existed until my mom randomly pointed it out as we drove by. After some intense google research (not really), I knew I had to make a…

  • How to Make Cinnamon White Chocolate Chip Cookies

    How to Make Cinnamon White Chocolate Chip Cookies

    The first time I made Cinnamon White Chocolate Chip Cookies, they were an absolute hit! One of my friends said it tastes exactly like Christmas. These cookies go hand in hand with the cold weather and are best enjoyed with a warm beverage. At Canuck Kitchen, We Like to Bend the Rules All recipes are…

  • My Amazing Trip to Germany in 2018

    In 2018, I was gifted a trip to Germany for my birthday. It’s been 13 years since I last saw my grandparents, so I’m sure you can imagine the shock. Previously, I was a tiny human filled with bizarre ideas… nothing has changed. The difference between the airport in Toronto and the airport in Munich:…

  • Canuck Kitchen Daily Happenings: Volume 11

    This post is dedicated to anyone who bought me food, or coffee, or gave me a gift card. You are the best and this Fall Flavours post wouldn’t exist without you! For more excitement and adventures, check out the Canuck Kitchen Lifestyle section. Exploring Fall Flavours My favourite time of year is May 1st to…

  • How to Make Classic Crispy Rice Squares

    How to Make Classic Crispy Rice Squares

    These classic treats are always a hit! Crispy Rice Squares make the perfect snack or sweet treat. Enjoy them as is or get creative with different mixins and toppings. At Canuck Kitchen, We Like to Bend the Rules All recipes are displayed first. Any tips, tricks, variations, and other nonsense will follow the recipe for you…

  • How to Make Chocolate Peanut Butter No Bake Cookies

    How to Make Chocolate Peanut Butter No Bake Cookies

    These Chocolate Peanut Butter Stovetop Cookies come together in no time at all. They only require a little bit of prep and a few minutes of cooking up a delicious potion on the stove. At Canuck Kitchen, We Like to Bend the Rules All recipes are displayed first. Any tips, tricks, variations, and other nonsense will…

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