Fiery Lentil Spaghetti Arrabiata from HelloFresh Canada

#MeatlessMonday is my conscious effort to eat no meat on Mondays. However, since we're Catholic and it's lent, we abstain from eating meat on Fridays too. So, for today's dinner, we enjoyed the vegetarian Fiery Lentil Spaghetti Arrabiata with Spinach and Roasted Red Peppers from our HelloFresh box. It's the last meal from the box that arrived last Saturday, and we're expecting our new box tomorrow.

Fiery Lentil Spaghetti Arrabiata with Spinach and Roasted Red Peppers from HelloFresh Canada
There's nothing boring about this dinner! Lentils and tomatoes are the base of a sauce that's jazzed up with garlic, chili flakes and chili sauce. Spaghetti acts as the perfect pasta to capture all the sauce!

Replacing the usual beef or pork in the Arrabiata sauce are lentils. They provided an unexpected creaminess to the dish. I also like the freshness of the parsley. Overall, a satisfying meatless meal.

Fiery Lentil Spaghetti Arrabiata with Spinach and Roasted Red Peppers

HelloFresh Description:

There's nothing boring about this dinner! Lentils and tomatoes are the base of a sauce that's jazzed up with garlic, chili flakes and chili sauce. Spaghetti acts as the perfect pasta to capture all the sauce!

Fiery Lentil Spaghetti Arrabiata with Spinach and Roasted Red Peppers from HelloFresh Canada

Smart Hoisin-Glazed Shrimp from HelloFresh Canada

Happy Thursday! This is the first HelloFresh meal I told myself, hey, I can buy this from the ingredients from the grocery and have a low-calorie delicious meal in under 30 minutes. I only need hoisin sauce for the Smart Hoisin-Glazed Shrimp with Stir-Fried Sesame Veggies.

Smart Hoisin-Glazed Shrimp with Stir-Fried Sesame Veggies from HelloFresh Canada

I think it will also work with oyster sauce or with noodles. My mouth is watering at the thought.

Smart Hoisin-Glazed Shrimp with Stir-Fried Sesame Veggies

HelloFresh Description:

In this smart bowl, sticky-sweet shrimp top a nutty sesame stir-fry that's packed with delicious veggies. A garnish of toasted peanuts makes this dish the whole package!

Smart Hoisin-Glazed Shrimp with Stir-Fried Sesame Veggies from HelloFresh Canada

Cadbury Mini Eggs Dream Donut and Cadbury Mini Eggs Cookies from Tim Hortons

Spring is almost here, and Tim Hortons is welcoming the season with the return of their Cadbury Mini Eggs Dream Donut and the introduction of the new Cadbury Mini Eggs Cookies.

Cadbury Mini Eggs Dream Donut and Cadbury Mini Eggs Cookies from Tim Hortons

Most of the day, I was scrolling through the Tim Hortons mobile app to find a branch offering both Cadbury Mini Eggs treats. Most locations only have cookies, so when I spotted one with both donuts and cookies - I knew where to go.

We decided to have dinner at Tim Hortons and order my usual favourite Chili. We're also trying their Regular Roast Beef & Cheddar sandwich and Cream of Broccoli soup for the first time.

To end our meal, we enjoyed the Cadbury Mini Eggs Dream Donut and Cadbury Mini Eggs Cookies.

Regular Roast Beef & Cheddar Artisan Sandwich

The Roast Beef was messy, and it's alright. Not something I'll order again. The lettuce and tomato were good. However, the beef was bland, and the bread was too thick. The ratio was off.

Regular Roast Beef & Cheddar Artisan Sandwich from Tim Hortons

Cream of Broccoli Soup

The Cream of Broccoli Soup was bland. No taste whatsoever. It was the first time that I asked for salt and used it. It's needed to bring out more flavour from the cream and broccoli.

Cream of Broccoli Soup from Tim Hortons

Cadbury Mini Eggs Cookies

The Cadbury Mini Eggs Cookies have a crunchy exterior, soft, chewy interior, and crispy mini eggs. I'll gladly order the cookies again, even without the mini eggs. It's my kind of cookie - crisp and chewy.

Cadbury Mini Eggs Cookies from Tim Hortons

Cadbury Mini Eggs Dream Donut

The Cadbury Mini Eggs Dream Donut was alright. It's the Vanilla Dip donut with Cadbury Mini Eggs on top. If you're undecided on which one to get, go for the Cadbury Mini Eggs Cookies.

Cadbury Mini Eggs Dream Donut from Tim Hortons

Korean-Style Beef Bibimbap from HelloFresh Canada

Happy Tuesday! For dinner, I cooked the Korean-Style Beef Bibimbap with Zucchini, Mushrooms and Carrots from our HelloFresh Box.

Korean-Style Beef Bibimbap with Zucchini, Mushrooms and Carrots

HelloFresh Description:

This dish takes its name from a Korean expression that means 'mixing rice.' When you're ready to eat, put your rice in a bowl, add the toppings and mix it all together so that the flavours and textures combine in a glorious mish-mash!

Korean-Style Beef Bibimbap from HelloFresh Canada

This dish takes its name from a Korean expression that means 'mixing rice.' When you're ready to eat, put your rice in a bowl, add the toppings and mix it all together so that the flavours and textures combine in a glorious mish-mash!

I love the pan-fried mushrooms and fresh vegetables drizzled with the spicy gochujang sesame sauce. Yum!

Peach Pie from Meinhardt Fine Foods | Pi Day 2023

Happy 3.14 Pi Day!

Peach Pie from Meinhardt Fine Foods

When we were still in the Philippines, hubby, me, and our close friend (and maid-of-honour) celebrated Pi Day, usually at Jollibee, for their Peach Mango Pie. I continued the tradition of eating a pie on Pi Day when I moved to Canada.

• 2022: Veggie Korma Pizza from Panago Pizza (Pizza count as a pie, right? Right?)
• 2021: Chicken Pot Pie from Meinhardt Fine Foods
• 2020: Apple Pie and Chicken Pot Pie from The Pie Hole
• 2019: Coconut Cream Pie and Pecan Pie A La Mode in Granville Island Public Market
• 2018: Apple Pie and Pecan Pie from A La Mode in Granville Island Public Market
• 2017: Pecan Pie from Save-on-Foods

I didn't make any plans on where or what pie to get today. We ended up walking around Meinhardt Fine Food searching for a sweet pie and spotted the last remaining Peach Pie.

Peach Pie from Meinhardt Fine Foods

The crust is not as flakey, but the peach was sweet with a slight tartness.

Veggie Chili from HelloFresh Canada

For Meatless Monday, we cooked the Veggie Chili with Tortilla Chips for dinner from our HelloFresh box. We had a bowl of oatmeal for breakfast and enjoyed cheese quesadilla for lunch.

Veggie Chili with Tortilla Chips
Simple but fantastic. This delicious chili is filled with beans, bell peppers, and tomatoes. Each bite is ternder and comforting. We suggest using the tortilla chips to scoop up and enjoy every last drop.

The Veggie Chili was spicy because I added all the chipotle powder. The tortilla chips included are thicker and perfect for scoopinng up the wholesome vegetable-based chili.

Veggie Chili with Tortilla Chips

HelloFresh Description:

Simple but fantastic. This delicious chili is filled with beans, bell peppers and tomatoes. Each bite is tender and comforting. We suggest using the tortilla chips to scoop up and enjoy every last drop!

Veggie Chili with Tortilla Chips from HelloFresh Canada

Smart Mexican-Inspired Albondigas Soup from HelloFresh Canada

Soup Sunday! We're having the Smart Mexican-Inspired Albondigas Soup with Rice-Stuffed Chicken Meatballs and Cilantro from our HelloFresh box for dinner.

It was sweeter than expected, most likely because we used a whole onion instead of just half. However, I do like freshly made chicken meatballs. The warm soup is perfect for this rainy Sunday evening.

Smart Mexican-Inspired Albondigas Soup with Rice-Stuffed Chicken Meatballs and Cilantro

HelloFresh Description:

Chicken meatballs rolled with rice and fresh herbs are a game changer in this hearty yet light soup! Chipotle sauce lends a delicate heat and smokiness to our take on albondigas soup. Packed with veggies, this soup is just what you need on a chilly night. Smart is based on a per serving calculation of the recipe's kilocalorie and carbohydrate amounts.

Smart Mexican-Inspired Albondigas Soup with Rice-Stuffed Chicken Meatballs and Cilantro from HelloFresh Canada