We're back into the swing of things with school and somewhat normal weekday routines. Baby Dude just started with middle school and is ecstatic that he now has his own locker. School lunches are back on my weekly meal (this Easy Chicken Noodle Stir-Fry has made an appearance a couple of times already!) and I...
Kids Lunchbox Ideas
Mediterranean Chicken Burgers
Before I get to today's recipe of Mediterranean Chicken Burgers, there is something I need to say. Hooked on Heat has always been more than just a hobby for me. Since the fall of 2005, when I wrote my first post, this blog has been my outlet to voice my creativity. What started out on...
Kids LunchBox Idea: Paneer Croissants
Raise your hand if you love croissants. Now wave them around if you're intrigued with the idea of Paneer Croissants! There comes a time in everyone's life when getting into shape takes the topmost priority, and eating healthy seems like the only thing you can think of. For Hubby Dear and me, okay, maybe just...
Keema Pulao (Ground Meat & Peas Pilaf)
This Keema Pulao recipe is what I often fall back on when I need a quick, nutritious and tasty meal that the whole family will enjoy. Serve it with some Raita or a Salad on the side. This recipe for Keema Pulao (Ground Meat & Peas Pilaf) was sponsored by Veal Farmers of Ontario. All opinions,...
Easy Spinach & Cheese Croissants and At-Home New Year's Eve Ideas
A delicious party recipe we all love is the Spinach and Cheese Croissants that I've shared below. It's super easy and quick, and loved by kids and adults alike! This recipe for Spinach & Cheese Croissants was sponsored by HelloFresh. All opinions, as always, are my own. I only write about and recommend products I use...
Instant Pot Tomato Rice
It's midweek. Which just means that energy levels of us regular 9-5 folk are slowly dying out. It's also raining heavily outside, which means that a warm comfort meal ranks high on the wishlist! The simple solution - a one-pot meal like this Instant Pot Tomato Rice warming enough to drive away those heebee-jeebees! One-pot...