Taco Night

Every night should be TACO NIGHT in my books...

Gluten Free Corn Tortillas are my go-to choice for taco shells

Corn tortillas, lean ground beef, mild salsa...

Shredded marble cheese, spicy refried beans, lettuce, tomato, and red onion

Stuff that taco good

Delicious

One of my favorite meals that, although a pain to prep, is well worth all the effort

Sorry for the lack of posts lately. Life has been getting in the way 

of blogging but I promise there will be more yumminess to come!

BBQ Bacon Wrapped Turkey

Here are some photos of our Christmas Dinner. I feel like I have the 

"Post Holiday Eating Blues', already excited for the next holiday season

Almond Soy Asparagus, Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, Stuffing, Corn, and Cheesy Rolls/Buns

But the real star was the BBQ Bacon Wrapped Turkey

Cooked on the barbecue too!!! BBQ turkey is fantastic

The busy chef

Our snacks while we waited: Chips, cheese puffs, chocolates, and antipasto

I thought I'd add this sign I saw while I was out for a

walk. Cute, and totally fits the Snacking Squirrel vibe

Question: Are you already missing the 

holidays and have post-celebration blues?

Steak and Potatoes

I won't deny that I'm a meat and potatoes kind of girl

And even though I ate a more plant-based diet when I first began 

blogging here, I slowly transitioned back to my omnivorous roots

Roasted russet potato wedges seasoned with extra 

virgin olive oil, sage, chili powder, salt and pepper

Buttered corn on the cob

Lightly sprinkled with salt and pepper

4 oz sirloin steak, cooked medium-well, and garnished 

with chopped red onion, chili powder, salt and pepper

Finished with steamed broccoli spears

Questions: Do you classify yourself as a meat

 and potatoes person too? If not, which two foods 

would you consider staples on your dinner plate?

Chocolate Cowboy

A hearty dinner fit for any cowboy or cowgirl 

2 baked potatoes lovingly smothered in olive oil 

and seasoned with freshly ground salt and pepper

Herb rubbed chicken breast

Chili powder, cayenne, sage, garlic powder, salt, pepper and sliced red onion

Corn on the cob with butter, more salt and pepper

With steamed broccoli on the side

And the best part was dessert...

I found these adorable white chocolate cowboy hats

at Lewis Chocolate & Candies in Bankers Hall, Calgary

They had milk and dark chocolate hats too, each neatly wrapped

 in cellophane and twine, sporting a decorative star in the front :)

Question: Do you prefer eating white 
chocolate, milk chocolate or dark chocolate?

Warm Yoga and Warm Meals

The other day I was feeling a little down and needed to 

find something to do to pick me back up... so I headed

 downtown at noon for a drop-in yoga class at Yoga Passage

A 55 minute Warm Yin/Yang Yoga Class

The class starts out with Yang (active) sequences followed by

 (restorative) Yin sequences, all done in a slightly heated room

The studio inside is quite simple and serene, 

with candles lit all along the walls and floor

Props: Bolster, blocks and yoga mat

The class was incredibly relaxing with just the right amount of 

challenging postures that flowed together in coherent sequences

And after a balanced yoga session comes a balanced dinner

Oven roasted salmon, potatoes, corn on the cob and steamed broccoli

The perfect summer meal

And it tastes even better when you have someone to share it with :)

Question: What foods have you been 

cooking/craving frequently this summer? 

Delicious Deli Salads and Meals

Thanks to the wonderful array of healthy deli foods at 

Sunterra Market, it's easy to find an excuse not to cook

Sweet Chili Roasted Tofu & Peppers

Ingredients: Tofu, sweet chili sauce, garlic, sesame oil, sesame 

seeds, canola/olive oil, bell peppers, onion, paprika, herbs, spices, salt

Quinoa & Apple Salad

Ingredients: Organic quinoa, apples, corn, bell peppers, 

onions, sunflower seeds, canola/olive oil, lemon, white wine

 vinegar, dried cranberries, chili flakes, garlic, fresh mint, salt

Herb Roasted Turkey Breasts

Ingredients: Fresh turkey breasts, fresh oregano, 

fresh rosemary, fresh thyme, canola oil & spices

Question: Do you have access to a healthy market 

or deli that serves a wide array of fresh pre-made meals?