Posts in Family-Friendly
Roasted Butternut Squash, Kale & Sage Orzo

Simple to make, healthy and nutritious, it’s a great way to create a delicious plant-based meal. Squash and kale are readily available and versatile and butternut squash peels easily. So cozy, so delicious!

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NO Fat Leek & Zucchini Soup

This soup is perfect to get your greens in, when leeks and zucchinis are plentiful (and affordable!) in the grocery store! It’s so simple to make and is a very satisfying, lovely, delicious tasting smooth blend that has a delicate earthy flavour.

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Chocolate Hummus

Chocolate Hummus is a perfect addition to a school lunch box as it is nut free, or an office lunch, packed along with some fruits, small pretzels or crackers for dipping, this makes a great treat for kids and adults alike!  It is also delicious and nutritious spread on bread or pancakes or swirled into oatmeal to start your day and fuel your morning! 

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Marry Me ChickPEAS

Similar to my Marry Me Chicken recipe, this time it’s with chickpeas, a fabulous source of plant-based protein and fiber, for a healthy, nutritious vegetarian/vegan twist that is every bit as delicious and satisfying as when made with chicken.

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Sheet Pan Za'atar Chicken Thighs and Veggies

Sheet pan dinners – so easy and fabulous for a quick and easy, delicious and nutritious dinner! This recipe features a spice mix that originates from the Middle East - Za’atar - that adds a wonderful hearty, earthy flavour to anything you add it to!  

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Simple Green Morning Smoothie

When I get busy (I ask myself, why is life SO busy…) what I need are fast to make, nutritious, healthy foods to fuel my energy and nourish my body.  Cue my Simple Green Morning Smoothie!  The simple ingredients in this smoothie are a powerful nutrient-dense combination that supports so many body functions with complex carbs, protein and fibre to provide energy throughout the morning! Enjoy!  

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Hearty Mushroom Stew

Easy to make, so flavourful and cooks in a much shorter time than a traditional stew, this Hearty Mushroom Stew is perfect and delicious when you want a slow roasted rich taste in a shorter amount of time. Mushrooms have a toothsomeness to them that makes this recipe great for the carnivores and the veg lovers at your table! And it’s even better the next day as leftovers!

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Almond Flour 90 Second Bun

There are almond flour bun recipes going around social media these days so I had to try to create one of my own. This is a great bun! My version of the recipe is good for either a breakfast bun or a savory bun – it all depends on the seasonings you add to the batter.

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Overnight Breakfast Quinoa Bowl

Here is a little something deliciously different for your breakfast! We all know overnight oats. This recipe is overnight quinoa that makes a wonderful, wholesome, nutritious breakfast bowl.

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Three Cheese Creamy Cauliflower Soup

You’ll love that this recipe is easy to make - cauliflower is cooked in a rich veggie broth until tender, pureed, then cheeses are added for a delicious smooth, comforting bowl of goodness and great nutrition.

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Smashed Chickpea Spread

This delicious Smashed Chickpea Spread is a delicious way to get plant-based protein and fiber into your diet! Made in just a few minutes, it is perfect served with crackers, stuffed into a pita, enveloped in a wrap or my favourite, spread on a piece of toasted multigrain bread topped with avocado and tomato slices.

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