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All Natural Cough Elixir

An all-natural cough elixir that works! I have given this ages-old recipe of mine to so many people lately who have a Spring cold or have a covid cough and chest congestion. It’s got a kick to it from the cayenne and ginger, a sweetness to it from the soothing honey and best of all, it really works!

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Simple Minestra (Soup)

Another recipe in the ‘back pocket’ category, this quick-to-make hearty soup is delicious and nutritious and perfect for a nice lunch, when you want something to warm you up and something healthy to fill you up. So versatile, it’s a great way to use up those veggies lingering in the fridge that have seen fresher days yet aren’t at the point of no return that you have to discard them in the green bin. Make up a potful soon and enjoy!

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Basic Easy Marinara Sauce

Marinara sauce is one of easiest tomato sauces you can make. My marinara takes less than a half hour to make and is a bit of a hybrid sauce in regards to flavour as I add onion, a bit of anchovy paste (easily omitted for a vegan or vegetarian marinara), both basil and oregano and I add parsley too. It is still lighter than a traditional tomato sauce and it is delicious!

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Peachy Keen Muffins

These muffins are both delicious and pretty – a happy, sunny muffin, gluten and dairy free, for your Easter breakfast table, or anytime throughout the year, and are a satisfying snack during the day.

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Roasted Then Spiced Chickpeas

Roasted chickpeas are great to have on hand to snack on, to toss in a salad, to garnish an open-faced sandwich, to sprinkle over a home-made dip for veggies… so many delicious uses for them. They are easy to make and are filled with great antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, plant-based protein and fiber nutrition.

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Lemony Cornmeal Blueberry Muffins

Have a craving for a Cornmeal Muffin with a twist? I have you covered with these Lemony Cornmeal Blueberry Muffins! They are gluten and dairy free (it does have an egg) and are not as dense as a regular plain cornmeal muffin (which I do love as well, with a bowl of Chili or at Thanksgiving). Filled with good healthy nutrition to nourish you body and soul. Make a cup of your favourite hot beverage, sit back and enjoy these muffins for breakfast or anytime of the day when you need to take a moment for yourself or as a lovely loving treat for your family and friends.

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Amazing Chickpea Blondies

I have been using chickpeas a lot lately. They are such a mild flavoured, nutrition-packed, versatile bean – I love how they hold their shape in savory meals and how easy they are to bake with. This vegan Amazing Chickpea Blondie recipe is no exception. You would never guess that the main ingredient in these moist and delicious blondies are chickpeas! These Blondies are a fabulous, delicious and nutritious healthy treat!

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Tahini, Date and Chocolate Chunk Cookies

Gluten free, dairy free, egg free, easy to throw together and super hearty and delicious. Having these cookies made and at the ready is so handy - one of these rich healthy cookies totally satisfies that rising hunger in-between meals when you need something quick.

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Nut Free Vegan ‘Parmesan’

This Nut Free Vegan ‘Parmesan’ so simple to make, only 5 ingredients. And it really enhances the flavour of food. Give it a try for yourself and you’ll agree that this is a great alternative to dairy parmesan! Or use it together with dairy parmesan – together they are a delicious combination!

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French Salad Dressing

Another homemade recipe – this time for French salad dressing. A few simple ingredients are all you need to have a delicious fresh dressing to toss your greens with or use in a recipe. When you make your own dressing, you know the healthy ingredients that went into it, can reduce the salt and sugar content, and end up with a much tastier dressing! Plus bragging rights that you made it yourself!

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DIY Onion Soup Mix

So quick and easy to make and party stable for many months, I make my DIY Onion Soup Mix often and use it in a bunch of savory dishes – really wherever commercial onion soup is called for, and a pinch here and there to lightly season a dish. And of course, a heaping teaspoon and boiling water makes a great warming drink!

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Easy Whole Wheat Bread

Baking bread is SO satisfying!

The inspiration and base for this easy yeast bread recipe comes from Jenny Can Cook and her whole wheat bread recipe https://www.jennycancook.com/recipes/simple-whole-wheat-bread . I use a plant-based milk in mine and add some extra ingredients to make this bread my own and add some additional nutrition. This bread is on my bread making rotation often!

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Pumpkin and Spice Muffins

These muffins make up quickly, make the kitchen smell cozy when baking, and are super yummy to devour! With similar ingredients to my Perfect Pumpkin Loaf, you can use my Pumpkin Spice Mix available via the Bio, or follow the spices and amounts listed in the recipe as the alternate. You can’t go wrong with either! These muffins are gluten and dairy free (they do have eggs), nutritious and delicious!

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Brunsli

Brunsli are another popular traditional Swiss Christmas Cookie that I have known, loved and made my whole life. This recipe was my Grandmother’s so it is cherished! They are gluten and dairy free (it has egg whites) - made with ground almonds, or almond flour, sugar, a little icing sugar, cocoa and egg whites. These are SO good!

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