My day goes like this: Wake up, coffee, work, breakfast, chocolate, dinner, chocolate, sleep, repeat. There isn’t a day that goes by where I don’t consume dark chocolate. Don’t judge me. Typically, I just snap off a few squares of dark chocolate and have that as an after-dinner snack, but sometimes, I like to switch…
Category: Recipes
Apple Cider Vinegar Gummies
Every morning I’ve been slugging back Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV) in my water and, although I’m used to the taste now, it would be nice to drink normal water sometimes. Thus, I created these ACV gummies to replace the drink. ACV is thought to have a number of health benefits. According to Reader’s Digest Canada*,…
Butternut Squash and Kale Lasagne Roll-Ups
Sometimes I pretend I’m on the show Chopped and I try to use ingredients in an innovative way. Like lasagne noodles for example. Why lay flat, when you can roll, baby. Thaz right. The layers in this lasagne aren’t lookin’ like a sedimentary rock, nuh uh. They are more like a snail shell. Yah feel…
The Fluffiest Gluten-Free Pumpkin Pancakes
Are you tired of pumpkin recipes yet?! I’ve been using my Homemade Pumpkin Puree for everything, and these pancakes are no exception. Not only are these pancakes gluten-free, they are also dairy-free and refined sugar-free. You. Are. Welcome. This recipe was inspired by the extra pumpkin puree that I had after making my favourite pumpkin…
Tortiglioni in Homemade Roasted Red Pepper Sauce
Shoutout to pasta for being the most consistent love I’ve ever had. It’s never let me down and that’s how I know it’s real. “Tortiglioni” is really hard to say. It looks kind of like rigatoni, so I may just stick with that if I ever have to say it out loud. I use Molisana’s…
Roasted Carrot Soup with Ginger (Vegan)
Guys, I have to tell you a secret – I’m obsessed with ginger. I put it in a good percentage of my soups, especially this Roasted Carrot Soup. Every night, I boil water and pour the water over a hunk of ginger that I’ve peeled and cut in half. I would eat it in any…
Vegan Blueberry Pomegranate Tart
Hello pretty peeps! Today I bring to you a vegan tart that looks like dessert, tastes like dessert, but doesn’t have a dang bad thing in it. You could eat it for breakfast and you would radiate health. I’m the type of cook who discovers an ingredient and becomes obsessed with it for weeks at…
Make-Ahead Vegan Sweet Potato Salad
Here is the perfect plant-based side dish for this year’s lonely Easter dinner. It is perfect because: You can (and should) make it the day before It is 100% vegan It tastes like traditional mayo-based potato salad, but healthier It’s a smaller batch (you should be social distancing!) I love potatoes of all kinds, yet…
How to Create the Perfect Smoothie Bowl
Hi, my name is Kelly and I’m addicted to smoothie bowls. This blog post is going to teach you exactly how to create the perfect smoothie bowl. If that sounds like something you are interested in, keep reading! There’s just something about a creamy, texture-perfect bowl in the morning. It’s art, really. Do you follow…
Stovetop Parmesan Popcorn with Lime Salt
Here’s to all my fellow humans who don’t own a microwave! And if you do, it’s fine, you are still welcome here. This stovetop popcorn recipe is salty and zippy (it’s a word), and yummy and crave-worthy. We all know popcorn is a healthier snack choice…right?! Right! Why not elevate it and top it with…