Byline: Maggie Jasmin

My name is Maggie Jasmin, and starting in January 2013, I dedicated myself to a new fitness journey, and have since lost 115 pounds. I move more, pick up heavy things, think intelligently about my food, and try to be the healthiest I can every day. This doesn’t mean I gave up the foods I love – I just make them healthy! I blog and post recipes about my comfort food turned health food at Fake It ‘Til You Bake It, and post about my fitness and food adventures on Instagram as Magaliciousfantasticus. I was also on Episode 22 of Tips of the Scale if you want to hear more about how I did it!

Recipes of the Scale! Pumpkin Baked Oatmeal with Apples

It’s crazy to think the days are getting shorter, the nights chillier and the back to school ads are in full swing. With that, all things pumpkin, apple and squash will soon be taking over my kitchen and this one was surely welcomed in!

I have to admit, as I student of the culinary arts (I was in chef school nine years ago and still, to this day, call myself that), I love going through recipes. It is something of an obsession. I sometimes don’t muster up the courage or effort to try certain dishes, but when things are simple and look amazing, I do! This is one.

Recipes of the Scale! Pineapple Fried Rice and Curry Rubbed Mahi Mahi

This week’s recipe sounds absolutely perfect for a dinner party, a night in with your honey, or a great meal to make a head for the week! Thanks again to Maggie and her amazing Rolodex of recipes on her blog Fake It Til You Bake It! Enjoy this one! This is my attempt at … Read more

Recipes of the Scale! Strawberry Banana Baked Protein Oatmeal

It hasn’t been super warm this summer here in SW Ontario. Because of this, I have been gravitating towards warmer breakfasts and this one is a beauty.

As always, make this your own! Play with the recipe and ingredients and find what is best for you and your family.

Hope you enjoy this week’s Recipe of the Scale by Maggie!

Recipes of the Scale! Peanut Butter & Jelly Protein Muffins (Gluten Free, Grain Free, Vegetarian Friendly)

Wow! That is all I can say. Maggie has a slew of recipes to scroll through on her blog Fake It ‘Til You Bake It and I’m telling you, when this little gem came up I needed to share! Now that nuts of all sorts are banned from our schools here in our district, I rarely use any nut butters around my kids, which is a mistake. These will certainly find their way into our mix of muffin treats (mine include zucchini, pumpkin and carrot!).

Recipes of the Scale! Easy Roasted Butternut Squash

When I was a kid, we would have the traditional roast beef dinner with roasted parsnips, carrots and onions. My mom would do the Yorkshire Pudding as well and homemade gravy. Without fail, I would be forced to eat one lonely parsnip and one darkened carrot, often times these being the last two morsoles on my plate. I hated them. But now, I appreciate what happens to those lovely root veggies when roasted!

I love roasting my veggies on the BBQ, but can easily throw them on a tray on a low heat as I putter around the house or go out and grab the kids from school.

Maggie shares a simple, yet wondrous version of roasted butternut squash – I challenge you to switch out with buttercup squash. A lovely and meaty alternative to this simple treasure!

Thanks again, Maggie!

Recipes of the Scale! Quinoa Stuffed Peppers with Quail Eggs (Vegetarian)

I was at a Columbian coffee spot that is a great little gem down at the harbour about five minutes from my house. The owner is legit and bakes all her goodies with Quinoa. She even sells a Quinoa shake mix she swears by and offers a scoop full in her shakes and coffee-concoctions. This … Read more

Recipes of the Scale! Napa Valley Chicken with Grapes and a White Wine Sauce

We are happy to feature another amazing recipe from our resident foodie, Maggie! This week’s feature is a delicious home-city inspired dish that will sure to be a great addition to your weekly recipe rotation! Thanks again, Maggie. To link directly to Maggie’s blog for a whole slew of a other great eats, click on … Read more

Recipes of the Scale! – Banana Chips!

Thanks again to Maggie for sharing an amazing alternative to the traditional Banana Chips. As a kid, I grew up on ‘hippie’ food – don’t take offence please, it’s just the truth. My mom canned, grew, harvested and made everything from scratch. We visited the co-op two towns away weekly in order to get healthy … Read more

Recipe of the Scale! (new feature on ToTS)

Each week, we will feature a lovely and mouthwatering recipe that may be a healthier twist on an old favourite or a new and invented dish that will keep friends and family coming back for more! This week, we feature a delicious recipe from one of our past guests, Maggie Jasmin (in all honesty, we … Read more