nutritious nibbles
Nutritious Nibbles: Coconut-lime tofu
October 26, 2026While I’m not a vegetarian nor a vegan, I try to incorporate plant-based meals into my diet. Eating plant-based food comes with many benefits, decreased greenhouse gas emissions and biodiversity loss are some of them, according to Science Direct. This flavourful, coconut-lime tofu is a great comfort meal. For anyone who doesn’t like tofu, I promise you just haven’t found a good recipe! Tofu is high in amino acids and protein, vitamins, and minerals, which helps reduce cholesterol. It is affordable — a block is typically under $5 — and incredibly versatile. Inspired by a recipe from an Instagram cooking…
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Nutritious Nibbles: Baked pasta
September 13, 2026As we go back to school and gradually find less time to prepare home-cooked meals, I wanted to share my family’s recipe for making a baked pasta, with a relatively light taste profile. I encourage you to share this delicious…
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Nutritious Nibbles: Chana chaat
July 5, 2026Looking for the perfect meal-prep salad? Here’s my family recipe of a fresh and flavourful fibre-loaded Pakistani salad called chana (chickpea) chaat. This salad is the most low-effort and high-reward you can get in the kitchen. Made with staple kitchen…
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Nutritious Nibbles: Tapsilog
June 22, 2026Silogs are an everyday breakfast favourite of Filipino households, consisting of three main components: sinangag (garlic fried rice), pritong itlog (fried eggs), and your choice of protein. Traditional silog proteins include tapa (marinated beef), pritong daing na bangus (fried milkfish),…
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Nutritious Nibbles: Chelow kebab
May 31, 2026Persian cuisine is known for its intense, colourful flavours. It often uses ingredients such as saffron, dried herbs, fresh meat, and delicate fruits like pomegranate — staples in a Persian household. Each dish is intensely prepared and often takes immense…
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Nutritious Nibbles: Pouding chômeur
May 18, 2026Pouding chômeur is a delightful dessert that my family enjoys during all four seasons of the year! The title of this dessert in French translates to “pudding of the unemployed.” The dish originated during mass unemployment in Québec caused by…
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Nutritious Nibbles: Japanese braised teriyaki roots
January 27, 2025This dish is simple, hearty, and great for the cold winter months. The recipe isn’t exactly a “real” recipe, but a Japanese-inspired dish. It was passed down the telephone line between my grandmother on my father’s side, who is a…
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Nutritious nibbles: Baba’s sweet and Dido’s sour prairie pickles
January 15, 2025My grandmother (Baba) is a spectacular homecook who runs her home kitchen she calls “Pat’s Diner.” All her kids and grandkids know when we go to Pat’s Diner, we’ll always enjoy ourselves. It’s time to bring one of her specialties…
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Nutritious nibbles, Diwali edition: spicy tomato cheese squares
October 24, 2024As a child, I remember watching from the living room as my mother prepared delicious, crispy, deep-fried spicy tomato cheese squares — reminiscent of a thicker version of a chip. She learned this recipe from one of her friends who…
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Nutritious Nibbles: Bread pakoda: an Indian recipe
October 11, 2024I’m sure there have been times when you’ve finished a class super late and did not have the energy to make a whole meal. However, this crispy, batter-lathen snack is a quick fix — it’s something that every student should…
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