Posts in Lunch
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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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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2 Hour Artisan Bread

Homemade bread is healthier as it doesn’t have the preservatives that commercial breads do and it saves you money making this bread yourself vs buying an artisan style loaf at the store.

If you are new to bread making, this is a great intro bread to start you off. It’s delicious! And quick! And there is no kneading required, just easy shaping (what this means is in the directions). You’ll be a artisan bread maker in no time!

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Amazing Cabbage Parmesan Rounds

Cabbage is a great veggie – so versatile in that it can be eaten raw, shredded in a salad, have it as the main ingredient in a slaw, added to savory stir fry’s, pasta dishes, soups… and baked as in this and other recipes! This recipe blends a roasted cabbage round with the deliciousness of marinara sauce and cheeses for a fabulous vegetarian dinner!  Leftovers are great cold or reheated so great for meal prep. Serve with a side of rice and you have a fully balanced meal of protein, carbs and fat.  So good!   

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Sun-Dried Tomato and Spinach Soup with Peas and Pasta

This savory soup is nutritious, delicious, hearty but not heavy, and best of all, it’s ready in less than a half hour. Don’t let the list of ingredients deter you from making the soup – most are herbs and pantry items you have!  

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Veggie Drawer Lo Mein

This recipe came to be when the veggie drawer in our fridge was a little too full of veggies that needed to be used up, so this simple and easy Lo Main recipe came to the rescue. Use whatever veggies you have on hand keeping the amounts in the recipe so the sauce matches the volume it has to cover and flavour in the most delicious way!

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Zucchini, Green Onion and Cheddar Loaf (GF)

A one-bowl, quick to make, delicious, nutritious, savory gluten free loaf that is the perfect taste balance of zucchini, onion and cheddar. Serve slices plain or toasted (toasted is so yum!) with soup, stew, top with avocado and tomato, melt extra cheese on top or make a tuna melt! This loaf recipe will be on repeat in our home!

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Muffin In A Mug

A single serve muffin in a mug – ready in under 5 minutes! I love making overnight oats, but when I haven’t made them the night before, or if I want a warmer breakfast and a treat at the same time, I make this breakfast muffin in a mug! Make one for each person as no one will want to share!

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One Pot 20 Minute Pesto Pasta - featuring Boursin

This is a dream of a recipe for a quick, delicious healthy dinner. It takes as long to make as for your pasta to boil and cook! It’s made in one pot for easy clean up. Leftovers are fabulous eaten cold so this is a perfect meal prep recipe too.

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Quick and Easy Homemade Bagels

This recipe for fast and appetizing baking powder bagels uses either wheat or gluten free flour and has 5 simple ingredients – 6 if you add sesame seeds sprinkled on top before baking. My recipe uses dairy-based Greek yogurt which is higher in protein than regular yogurt, is a good source of calcium, vitamin B2 and B12, selenium as well as vitamin A, zinc and potassium. Plain Greek yogurt is low in carbs and has little sugar. The flavoured varieties have more sugar so eat those in moderation. These heavenly rings are delicious hot from the oven or next day plain or toasted. So. Very. Good.   

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Tacos with TVP

Hello Taco Tuesday! Or whatever day of the week you have tacos! Tacos are an easy and fun meal to make and easily customizable for every taste and topping combination preference. I put all the various toppings out and my family each build their own taco delights!

Now, what is TVP you must be asking! IYKYK. If not, read the recipe to learn about this healthy and delicious Taco filling!

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Five Minute Green Onion Flatbreads

These are so easy to make and so so good! This is an old recipe from when I wanted to recreate the scallion pancakes served at many Chinese restaurants. I just love those and didn’t want to have to wait until another visit to a restaurant to enjoy these delicious flatbreads/pancakes.

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Salad Greens with Tarragon Honey Dijon Vinaigrette

The vinaigrette dressing really is the star of this salad with the tarragon adding a wonderful subtle flavour. The dressing can be made ahead and kept in your fridge for a couple of weeks. I drizzle it over burgers, sandwiches, oven roasted veggies – it’s such a versatile vinaigrette to have on hand! For the salad, I add all kinds of yummy ingredients to make it a meal. Use your imagination and your tastes to craft your perfect healthy salad!

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