Not everyone is fond of Brussel Sprouts. This recipe might just switch them over to being a fan. The stars of this recipe are browned butter, sliced almonds and parmesan cheese! This is a simple tasty recipe that I have served at many a family holiday dinner!
Read MoreI was inspired by some very ripe bananas on my counter to create a new gluten-free, dairy-free banana loaf that would be a great quick nutritious breakfast or a delish snack. Voilà, I present the Breakfast Banana Loaf!
Read MoreLike many cooks, you likely peel then chop, mince or crush your garlic and cook it right away. By doing this you are missing out on a very healthy nutritional benefit.
Read MoreI love no-bake treats. I also love baked treats. Ok, I love any kind of treats. It’s the quickness and ease of the no baked kind that I appreciate when I’m in a hurry and need to make something! This recipe is one of those!
Read MoreThis plant-based burger is a twist on the regular bean burger. Yes, this has beans – navy beans (or sometimes referred to as white pea beans), and also rice and sweet potatoes. The twist with this burger is that it has beets which boost the nutrition and makes the colour a nice pink.
Read MoreRisotto 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.
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