From Istanbul’s cezve to Seattle’s espresso bars, mornings share one language — aroma.
Coffee is not just a beverage; it’s a ticket to experience the world without leaving your home. Sip on a robust espresso, and you’re in an Italian piazza, listening to the clatter of scooters. A cup of Japanese siphon coffee takes you to a peaceful Tokyo morning, the world still quiet outside.
Your Move: Why not start your day by learning about different coffee rituals from around the globe and trying some at home to jazz up your morning coffee routine?
Skip the drive-thru: five-minute swaps that taste better and feel better.
With a little planning and creativity, eating healthy on the go doesn’t need to be a painful chore. By swapping out unhealthy, fast-food options with well-balanced, nutritious meals, you can maintain your fitness goals while enjoying your food.
Your Move: A well-made salad is one of the easiest to-go meals you can create. It’s quick, filled with the freshness of veggies, and overloaded with nutrients!
Start your morning with a bit of French flair!
A fluffy and delicate French Omelette is a classic breakfast dish to kickstart your day. It’s light, yet rich, and stuffed full of creamy cheese and herbs!
Ingredients
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon butter
- ¼ cup shredded cheese
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley or chives
Steps
- Beat the eggs in a bowl until the yolks and whites are fully mixed.
- Heat butter in a non-stick pan over medium heat.
- When the butter is fully melted, pour in the eggs. Gently move them around with a spatula, ensuring they cook evenly.
- Once the eggs begin to set, sprinkle cheese and herbs over one half. Gently fold the other half of the egg over the top. Serve immediately with a side of toast if desired.
A sunny bowl from the Mediterranean to brighten up your day.
Crunchy veggies, creamy feta, and protein-packed chickpeas combine in this bright Greek Chickpea Salad. Serial lunch-losers, this one is for you: it’s an easy, make-ahead recipe you can bring anywhere.
Ingredients
- 1 can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1 cucumber, chopped
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 1/2 red onion, diced
- Feta cheese crumbles
- For Dressing: olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper
Steps
- Mix chickpeas, cucumber, bell pepper, and red onion in a bowl.
- In a separate bowl, mix dressing ingredients.
- Pour dressing over the salad and toss to combine. Chill in the refrigerator before serving.
A nutritious, flavourful meal your family will love!
Dinner is a time for families to come together and share their day. Today’s recipe, Baked Salmon with Creamy Lemon Dill Sauce, is a perfect family meal. Not only is salmon delicious and healthy, it’s an easy meal that comes together in no time.
Ingredients
- 4 salmon fillets
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dill
- Salt and pepper to taste
- For the sauce: 1/2 cup Greek yogurt, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 1 tablespoon chopped dill
Steps
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Place the salmon fillets in a baking dish. Drizzle the lemon juice and olive oil over the salmon. Season with dill, salt, and pepper.
- Bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes. In the meantime, mix the Greek yogurt, lemon juice, and chopped dill to prepare the sauce.
- Once the salmon is done, serve it with the creamy lemon dill sauce.
Did you know that as a kid, I used to hate the kitchen? It was my most dreaded chore location. Fast forward to now and I practically live there. Guess the kitchen always gets the last laugh!
“Cooking is an exploration. Dive in, get messy, make mistakes, and then find your way to greatness.” — Chef Aaron