Dara Michalski

I run, therefore I eat. Or is it the other way around?

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Dara Michalski is the writer, recipe developer and photographer behind the award winning site, Cookin’ Canuck. Over the past year, Dara dropped 30 pounds by focusing on healthy eating and exercise. She is convinced that a screw came loose along the way, resulting in her running her first marathon. It turns out that running and eating well are a form of self-preservation for her and her husband - it's the only way they can keep up with their two active and rambunctious boys.

More articles from Dara...

1. 

   Individual potato gratins

   By Dara Michalski on Feb 7, 2014

   Personal-sized potato gratins for an intimate meal
2. 

   Soy-marinated grilled tuna

   By Dara Michalski on Feb 3, 2014

   An easy and impressive dish for a romantic meal
3. 

   Pork chops with apricot glaze

   By Dara Michalski on Jan 20, 2014

   Pork chops turn fancy in minutes
4. 

   Salmon baked in foil

   By Dara Michalski on Jan 9, 2014

   A foolproof way to cook salmon
5. 

   Slow cooker pulled pork sandwiches with pickled onions

   By Dara Michalski on Jan 13, 2014

   A classic recipe with a twist of tangy flavor
6. 

   Smoked salmon hash

   By Dara Michalski on Jan 23, 2014

   Fantastic flavor for a classic breakfast dish
7. 

   Vegetarian pizza with mushrooms and roasted peppers

   By Dara Michalski on Jan 27, 2014

   A light vegetarian pizza that is sure to satisfy
8. 

   Mini frittatas with prosciutto and Parmesan cheese

   By Dara Michalski on Jan 6, 2014

   Perfect bites of savory baked eggs
9. 

   Tortellini with mushroom thyme sauce

   By Dara Michalski on Dec 30, 2013

   Cheese tortellini gets dressed up for dinner
10. 

    Baked herbed chicken with Gorgonzola cheese

    By Dara Michalski on Dec 23, 2013

    Chicken breasts get all dressed up
11. 

    Bacon-wrapped shrimp with cherry preserves

    By Dara Michalski on Dec 16, 2013

    A to-die-for holiday appetizer
12. 

    Stuffed mushrooms with sausage and breadcrumbs

    By Dara Michalski on Dec 9, 2013

    A classic appetizer for holiday parties
13. 

    Overnight cinnamon French toast casserole

    By Dara Michalski on Dec 2, 2013

    A no-fuss breakfast dish to feed a crowd
14. 

    Creamy butternut squash soup with spiced pepitas

    By Dara Michalski on Nov 25, 2013

    The flavors of fall in a creamy soup
15. 

    Sweet potato casserole with maple pecan streusel

    By Dara Michalski on Nov 18, 2013

    A classic side dish turns fabulous for Thanksgiving
16. 

    Spiced cranberry sauce with cinnamon and nutmeg

    By Dara Michalski on Nov 20, 2013

    A must-have at any Thanksgiving feast
17. 

    Wild rice, apple and herb stuffing

    By Dara Michalski on Nov 11, 2013

    A traditional stuffing filled with the flavors of autumn
18. 

    Pan-seared tilapia with chipotle-lime butter

    By Dara Michalski on Nov 4, 2013

    An economical meal is kicked up with smoky spice
19. 

    Slow cooker chicken and rice soup

    By Dara Michalski on Oct 28, 2013

    A comforting Crock-Pot meal
20. 

    Smoky beef and black bean chili

    By Dara Michalski on Oct 24, 2013

    A meal guaranteed to warm you up