Recipes — The Renata Collective

Granola

There is something so satisfying about making a batch of homemade healthy granola. And eating it is so satisfying too!

Breakfast, Snacks, Dairy Free, Gluten Free, VeganRenata RichardsonNovember 10, 2020Granola, oats, hemp hearts, Family friendlyComment

I (Hemp) Heart No Bake PB Chocolate Topped Squares

These are a quick and simple squares recipe to have on hand in your freezer for when you need a little energy boost or to have with a cup of herbal tea as a sweet treat when a friend drops by!

Monte Cristo Brunch Bake

This recipe is one of my main go-to recipes when putting a Brunch or light lunch together. It combines the deliciousness of the traditional Monte Cristo sandwich, with its French toast, ham, cheesy goodness, in a casserole that is easy to put together.

Light Supper, LunchRenata RichardsonNovember 9, 2020Monte Cristo Brunch Bake, ham, cheeseComment

Tahini Maple Syrup Caramel

This has to be one of my favourite recipes! There is something magically delicious in the combination of tahini and maple syrup! There are loads of caramel recipes out there – this is how I make mine.

Dessert, Snacks, Baked GoodsRenata RichardsonNovember 7, 2020Tahini Maple Syrup CaramelComment

3 Ingredient Flourless Peanut Butter Cake

If you have peanut butter, eggs and sugar (white or coconut sugar), you can make this fabulous cake and have it ready in well under an hour! Add in some chocolate chips to make this gluten free cake even more delicious.

Dessert, Baked Goods, Gluten FreeLisa McGrathNovember 7, 20203 Ingredient Flourless Peanut Butter Cake, peanut butter, flourless, cakeComment

Sweet Ginger Chicken with Broccoli and Quinoa

This is an easy and nourishing meal to prepare – good for a weekday dinner – containing protein, carbohydrates and healthy fat.

Lunch, DinnerRenata RichardsonOctober 24, 2020Sweet Ginger Chicken with Broccoli and Quinoa, chicken, ginger, broccoli, quinoaComment

Renata's Carrot Soup

This lovely smooth, soothing, healthy carrot soup recipe was given to me by my dear friend Julia years ago. I have made some changes to it to make it vegetarian and a little spicy (added garlic, lemon and curry powder). Her delicious recipe is at the bottom – give it a try too!

Dinner, Light Supper, LunchRenata RichardsonOctober 23, 2020Soup, Anti-inflammatory, Carrots, Renata's Carrot Soup, Renata carrot ginger soupComment

Hot Oatmeal with Hemp Hearts, Walnuts and Blueberries

I love how hot oatmeal warms both body and soul on a cold winter morning or really any morning as I make hot oatmeal throughout the year! The hemp hearts provide protein and richness to the oatmeal and make you feel full longer.

BreakfastRenata RichardsonOctober 22, 2020Hot Oatmeal with Hemp Hearts, Walnuts and Blueberries, blueberry, oats, oatmealComment

Kathleen’s Ribs

This recipe was given to me by my very dear friend, Kathleen, many moons ago when we worked together at a bank during the day, hung out together most evenings and cooked together often. This rib recipe is wonderful. It has NEVER failed me!

DinnerRenata RichardsonOctober 21, 2020Kathleen's RibsComment

Ketchup Home-Made (no cook)

Have you ever made home-made ketchup? It’s such an easy thing to make and so much healthier (and imo tastier) than the store-bought ones – unless you can buy an organic one. My recipe has evolved over the years to what it is now. Hope you try it!

LunchRenata RichardsonOctober 21, 2020Comment

Green Bean White Bean Tuna Salad

This delicious salad recipe is a wonderful combination of flavours and is nutrient-rich with healthy fats, fiber, protein, vitamins and minerals. Since you only add a small amount of the salad greens to toss with the dressing initially and serve it on a bed of greens, the salad keeps for yummy leftovers to enjoy the next day.

Salad, Lunch, Light SupperRenata RichardsonJune 22, 2020green beans, white beans, tuna, light meal

Apple Pie Overnight Oats

A few minutes the night before and you have a quick grab-and-go nutritious and delicious breakfast for a busy morning!

Breakfast, SnacksRenata RichardsonJune 15, 2020oatmeal, apple, oats, breakfast

Sweet Potato with Blueberry Muffins

A delicious hearty muffin, low in sugar and loaded with nutrition, perfect for breakfast or a treat. They’re gluten free and dairy free, easy to make and have a sweet and satisfying family friendly and kid-approved taste!

Snacks, Baked Goods, Gluten Free, Dairy FreeRenata RichardsonJune 15, 2020sweet, blueberry, sweet potato, muffins

Fermented Green Beans

I love having home-made fermented green beans in the fridge. They are versatile - they can be used in salads, as a summer side dish or as a yummy quick, healthy and satisfying snack.

Side Dishes, Fermented FoodsRenata RichardsonJune 15, 2020vegetables, fermented, green beans

Gluten Free Gugelhopf

A Gluten Free (note: not dairy free – that recipe is coming!) version of the traditional Gugelhopf recipe. It follows the exact same recipe just swapping out the all-purpose flour with Gluten Free flour.

Dessert, Gluten FreeRenata RichardsonJune 15, 2020butter pound cake, cake, dessert, sweet