30 Days of Real Meals - #1

Welcome to Day #1 of Real Meals!  It's winter, the pickings are slim, but we're eating, and eating real.  Good or bad, I am going to share with you what my family of four (2 adults, a 5 year old, and a 2 year old) eats every day for the next 30 days.  In many ways, we are your typical Canadian family, with a few twists.  For one, we never eat out.  We eat only organically. We strive to eat seasonally and as locally as possible.  So within those parameters, my job is to juggle raising two kids, and make three healthy meals, every day.  The pictures may not always be pretty as I reach for the camera regardless of the lighting or perfection of the dish I'm photographing - but hey, over here, we like to keep it real.

DAY #1 - DINNER

Romano Roasted Potatoes and Carrots

Steamed Cauliflower and Brussel Sprouts with Nori- drizzled with olive oil and umbeshi vinegar

Roasted Haddock with Salsa and Romano Cheese

ROMANO ROASTED POTATOES AND CARROTS

4 cups organic Yukon Gold potatoes (3/4" on all sides)

3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil

1 tsp garlic salt or powder

1/2 tsp sea salt

2 tsp organic paprika

1 tsp organic ground black pepper

5 Tbsp grated Romano cheese

Method: Preheat oven to 425*.  Place the cubed potatoes into a baking dish or cast iron skillet.  

Transfer dish to the oven and bake 30 mins. 

Remove from the oven and toss - put back in oven for another 15-25 minutes, or until they are golden and crispy.

HADDOCK with Salsa

4 pieces hook and line haddock, rinsed and patted dry

1-2 cups organic tomato salsa

sea salt and pepper

romano cheese

Method:  Preheat the broiler in your oven.  Spread the salsa onto the fish, season with sea salt and pepper.  Sprinkle with cheese.  Broil for about 10-15 minutes, or until fish is firm.