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Amazing Cabbage Parmesan Rounds

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!

No-Bake Date & Nut Bars

No-Bake Date & Nut Bars

These bars are a delicious and nutritious treat. Made in only a few minutes, with minimal ingredients, they are great to have in the fridge for when you need a little something sweet. Cut into squares, triangles, bars with a sharp knife or into hearts for a Valentine’s themed indulgence.

Sun-Dried Tomato and Spinach Soup with Peas and Pasta

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!

Budget Friendly, Dinner, Healthy eating, Light Supper, Lunch, VegetarianRenata RichardsonJanuary 26, 2024Iron Rich, antiinflammatory, Immune support, anti-inflammatory, Sun-Dried Tomato and Spinach Soup with Peas and PastaComment

Quick & Easy Snickers Bark

Quick & Easy Snickers Bark

Recipes for ‘bark’ have been trending all over Instagram and tiktok. This is my recipe for Bark – made in 5 minutes and then popped in the freezer to harden. So easy and so good!

Budget Friendly, Cookies, Dairy Free, Dessert, Egg Free, Family-Friendly, Gluten Free, Healthy eating, No bake goods, SnacksRenata RichardsonNovember 30, 2023Snickers Bark, Brain Helath, Fibre, fiber, iton, Immune support, antiinflammatoryComment

Fig, Apricot, Sesame and Honey Pork Tenderloin

Fig, Apricot, Sesame and Honey Pork Tenderloin

This simple yet fancy, delicious and nutritious recipe will come in handy as the holidays approach to the delight of family and friends. The combination of flavours, with the sweetness of the stewed fruits and honey and the mild acidity of the tamari and vinegar, blend together to perfection. Sliced boneless chicken breast works equally well for those who prefer chicken. Serve with rice and a simple green salad for a pretty presentation and palate pleasing winter dinner.

Dairy Free, Dinner, Egg Free, Family-Friendly, Gluten Free, Healthy eatingRenata RichardsonNovember 5, 2023Fig, Apricot, Sesame and Honey Pork Tenderloin, Pork Tenderloin, protein, calciumComment

Hazelnut Chocolate Chip Oat Squares (GF/DF)

Hazelnut Chocolate Chip Oat Squares (GF/DF)

I was inspired to make these squares as I had a jar of delicious hazelnut butter in the cupboard and thought it would be a nice change from peanut butter in baking. It looks like a lot of ingredients but it comes together quickly and the results are delicious. Don’t be tempted to bake them until they are really browned – they will be too crumbly that way. Enjoy these for breakfast, a energy boost snack or for dessert.

Baked Goods, Breakfast, Cookies, Dairy Free, Dessert, Egg Free, Family-Friendly, Gift giving, Gluten Free, Healthy eating, Snacks, Vegan, VegetarianRenata RichardsonNovember 1, 2023Hazelnut Chocolate Chip Oat Squares, Dairy Free, GLuten Free, Fiber richComment

Golden Milk Smoothie

Golden Milk Smoothie

This Golden Milk Smoothie recipe is delicious and has the added benefit of protein and calcium in the cottage cheese and yogurt. If you want to keep this smoothie dairy free, use a coconut yogurt and swap the cottage cheese for a cup of white beans (cannellini or pinto), both provide plant-based protein and the beans also provide fiber, a wealth of B vitamins, including B12, iron, potassium, zinc, and other essential minerals.

Beverage, Budget Friendly, Egg Free, Gluten Free, Healthy eating, Snacks, VegetarianRenata RichardsonOctober 5, 2023Golden Milk Spice Mix Smoothie, antiinflammatory, Antioxidant, Heart healthy, Brain heaslth, Arthritis ReliefComment

Banana Chocolate Fudge Loaf (GF/DF)

Banana Chocolate Fudge Loaf (GF/DF)

Another one-bowl, quick to make, delicious, nutritious loaf, gluten and dairy free, this time sweet (but not too sweet!). This healthy Banana Chocolate Fudge Loaf tastes rich and decadent and is a perfect slice for breakfast, a mid-afternoon pick-me-up or with some coconut cream drizzled on top or with a scoop of ice cream for dessert.

Baked Goods, Dairy Free, Dessert, Egg Free, Family-Friendly, Gift giving, Gluten Free, Healthy eating, SnacksRenata RichardsonSeptember 20, 2023Banana Chocolate Fudge Loaf, antioxidant, antiinflammatory, magnedium, dige, heart healthComment

Stone Fruit Crisp

Stone Fruit Crisp

My gluten and dairy free Stone Fruit Crisp is a medley of ground almonds, oats, warming spices, natural sweetener, nuts and coconut. Combine that goodness to top slices of ripe nectarines, peaches, plums or pitted cherries and bake to create a delicious and nutritious juicy fruit-bottomed, crispy-topping dessert. Leftovers are wonderful for breakfast the next morning!

Baked Goods, Breakfast, Budget Friendly, Dairy Free, Dessert, Egg Free, Family-Friendly, Healthy eating, Snacks, Vegetarian, VeganRenata RichardsonSeptember 14, 2023Stone Fruit Crisp, antiinflammatory, antioxidant, VitA, VitC, Eye HealthComment

Veggie Drawer Lo Mein

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!

Budget Friendly, Dairy Free, Dinner, Egg Free, Family-Friendly, Healthy eating, LunchRenata RichardsonSeptember 7, 2023Veggie Drawer Lo MeinComment

Zucchini, Green Onion and Cheddar Loaf (GF)

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!

Chocolate Covered Yogurt Fruit Clusters

Chocolate Covered Yogurt Fruit Clusters

These bites of goodness are quick to make, great to have on hand in your freezer, are pretty to look at and are so delicious and so refreshing! They are a perfect Summer and year round healthy and fun treat!

Baby and Toddler, Budget Friendly, Dessert, Egg Free, Family-Friendly, Gluten Free, Healthy eating, No bake goods, SnacksRenata RichardsonAugust 31, 2023Chocolate Covered Yogurt Fruit Clusters, Calcium Rich Comments

Muffin In A Mug

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!

Pickled Red Onions

Pickled Red Onions

Making pickled red onions is easier than you can imagine and so delicious! Red onions aren’t as pungent as yellow cooking onions and pickled, they work deliciously in so many ways - toss them in your salad to add a delicate zest, add them to your sandwich or wrap, use them in your savoury cooking recipes, add them to your burger, tacos or burritos or serve as a side.

appetizer, Budget Friendly, Condiment, Dairy Free, Fermented Foods, Gift giving, Healthy eatingRenata RichardsonAugust 11, 2023{Picked red Onions, anti-bacterial, antiinflammatory, Antioxidant, Heart Health, blood pressure support, antimicrobial, digestions supportComment

Almond Butter Oatmeal Coffee Cake

Almond Butter Oatmeal Coffee Cake

A quick-made gluten free coffee cake made with almond butter and other healthy ingredients. It’s a perfect treat with a cup of coffee or tea and looks so pretty to present or to have on your counter. To be fancy, serve with a dollop of maple syrup sweetened yogurt!

Baked Goods, Breakfast, Dairy Free, Dessert, Family-Friendly, Gift giving, Gluten Free, Healthy eating, Snacks, VegetarianRenata RichardsonJuly 28, 2023Almond Butter oatmeal Coffee Cake, Antioxidant, Heart healthy, brain health, Eye health, Bone Health Support, Immune supportComment