Risotto Primavera (Spring in Italian) is a perfect dish with which to welcome Spring! I learned how to make risotto from my Zio Emil – we called him the Risotto King. His risotto was legendary. Here is my version of Risotto Primavera. Buon appetito!
Read MoreI have been playing around with different ingredients making energy bites, energy balls, snack balls… whatever you call them in your home. There are SO many recipes out there for energy bites, I’m sure my inspiration is an amalgamation from the dozens of recipes I’ve tried over the years! I hope you’ll enjoy it.
Read MoreI like to make my own spice mixes as I can limit the amount of salt, mix flavours, balance the spiciness to suit the palate of my family and the ingredients are all natural. Plus, it’s fun and easy and I find homemade makes the food taste better!
Read MoreHere is the gluten-free version of the German Pancake recipe - you are in for a lovely breakfast treat that is quick to prepare and bake! 5 minutes to prepare, 15 minutes baking in the oven and you have a golden, puffed to perfection, delicious breakfast!
Read MoreThis recipe was one of my contributions to a vegetarian cookbook a few years ago. It was inspired by a dish I had at a restaurant and then recreated at home from the flavours I remembered - but mine is better!
Read MoreThis recipe came to me from another hockey Mom when our boys played in a competitive league. It was one of those food moments I will never forget – I had never tasted anything like it and couldn’t stop eating it!
Read MoreCabbage is, in my opinion, an underrated and under-utilized vegetable. It is so much more than coleslaw! Cabbage is full of healthy nutrients and is very versatile in soups, stews, in fillings for burritos, enchiladas or tacos. Cabbage becomes soft and almost sweet when cooked.
Read MoreIs there such a thing as a healthy cookie? Yup, there sure is! This recipe makes yummy, crunchy on the outside, chewy on the inside cookies that are ready to eat in 15 mins. These cookies are dairy free, gluten free, egg free and refined sugar free, sweetened with a small amount of maple syrup.
Read MoreEver since I made my first jar of chia jam, I have not bought store-bought jam. It’s so easy to make chia jam with fresh or frozen fruit, takes 10 minutes tops and tastes so fresh, wonderful and delicious!
Read MoreA cup of hot cocoa is so very soothing and welcome after being outside on a cold day or as an after-dinner treat to settle into the rest of the evening. This recipe is not only delicious but also healthy for you. Don’t believe me?? Read-on dear friend, read-on because this one is pretty darn special.
Read MoreI created this recipe to include more plant-based meals in our weekly rotation. This recipe is very versatile and you can use any other veggies you wish, serve with rice noodles or quinoa, drizzle with tahini instead of topped with an egg, or slice a hardboiled egg instead of one sunny side up.
Read MoreTell those you love what they mean to you, not just on Valentine’s Day but often. Show yourself some love and TLC too – indulge in some quiet time, take a long hot bath, cozy up with a cup of tea and read a book you have been meaning to get to and definitely bake these healthy, gluten-free, dairy-free brownie hearts. They are incredibly delicious and truly Oh Wow!
Read MoreA quick and healthy dessert to satisfy your sweet tooth. This recipe makes up in minutes and bakes up in seconds in the microwave. Oven baking instructions are included below if you don’t want to use a microwave.
Read MoreQuesadilla contents are fun to change up. Family favourites here are the straight-up salsa, greens and cheese. Or, alfredo sauce with chicken, baby spinach and diced roasted red peppers. Mashed beans and tahini to keep it dairy-free.
Read MoreHow often are you making a recipe and it calls for the zest and/or juice of a lemon? It’s a tedious task, I find, to have to do this mid-recipe. Or you only have one sad-looking lemon in the fruit bowl… If this is you too, then I have a tip for you that I have found incredibly helpful, useful and super handy.
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