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Butternut Squash Soup

Butternut squash is traditionally a Fall vegetable even though it’s available mostly year-round at grocery stores. No matter what time of year it is, I love making this soup as it’s easy to make, nutritious, rich, satisfying and delicious. Don’t shy away from a butternut squash – it is remarkably easy to peel! Acorn squash not so much but that’s a recipe for another time!

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Oat and Seed Loaf (GF) - 2 Variations - Sour Dough Discard

If you are looking for a healthy quick bread recipe to make in under 45 minutes, you’ve found the perfect recipe! This Oat and Seed Loaf is dense, delicious, nutritious and easy to make.

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Easy Veggie Chili (with TVP)

Veggie Chili is a wonderful way to have a cozy, delicious and nutritious meal, especially on a cold winter day. Filled with healthy ingredients, it simmers on the stove top until you are ready to serve. Top with grated cheese and a dollop of yogurt for extra goodness!

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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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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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2-Minute Pancake Bowl

Another quick breakfast recipe – this time an individual gluten free 2-minute pancake bowl! Top with your favourite pancake toppings – a pat of butter (dairy or plant-based) and a splash of maple syrup, or load it up with a tablespoon of a nut butter of choice, yogurt, chia jam, nuts, seeds, a drizzle pf honey or a splash of maple syrup!

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Coconut Thai Jasmine Rice with Cashews and Lime

Thai Jasmine rice is aromatic on its own, and becomes a unique and showstopping dish when combined with coconut, cashews and lime. The options are endless as this Thai rice recipe pairs perfectly with a veggie stir fry, saucy slow cooker dishes, meats of all kinds, tofu, tempeh or soy curls in a smooth teriyaki sauce, even served with eggs for a meal on the table in less than half an hour.

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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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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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