Carbs and fats. My two favourite things, brought together in one delicious marriage. I do. This recipe is the perfect Friday night, tired-from-a-long-work-week, make-in-thirty-minutes, uber yummy dinner. Jam-packed with flavour and containing all the the essentials that go into a meal – protein, carbs and fats. I got you. The protein: Tofu is the main…
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Tropical Nice Cream
Hey! It’s 2020 and did you hear that ice cream can be made of fruit now, and not cream? It’s true, man! Now we can eat it every night, guys! Woop, woop! My dad is a HUGE ice cream fanatic and I have definitely inherited the same taste buds from him. Any kind, anywhere –…
Jewelled Brussel Sprout Kale Salad with Honey Dijon Dressing
People say brussel sprouts are either a thing you love or hate. I call bologna. I say they are delicious and here is the proof: Jewelled Brussel Sprout Kale Salad with Honey Dijon Dressing. Prepare them properly and those haters ain’t gon be hatin’ no mo. Ahhh the brussel sprout. It looks like a mini…
White Wine Israeli Couscous with Spinach and Mushrooms
Looking for a quick and easy side dish to add to your holiday spread?! I have the perfect thing – Israeli couscous cooked in wine. Satisfying, sophisticated and sexy. This dish is so simple…sauteed shallots, garlic, mushrooms and spinach deglazed with white wine, mixed into a heaping pile of delicious, brilliant Israeli couscous. Hellllloooo. Israeli…
Spirulina Chia Parfait
On a health kick until Christmas Eve, then I’ll be rockin’ my stretchy pants and stuffing my face full of holiday goodies. Until then, I’ll be making this chia parfait every morning to make room for what’s ahead. It’s kind of like a healthy version of a trifle – a lot of layers and a…
Maple Chai Hasselback Pears with Candied Pecans and Coconut Whip Cream
OH. EM. GEE. Baked pears slathered in a warm maple chai sauce sprinkled with crispy, crunchy pecans and dolloped with coconut whip cream…Staaappp. This is a dessert that you can feel good about. It is paleo, vegan and gluten-free and therefore could just be replaced for tonight’s dinner and you are winning. To hasselback something…
Rainbow Buddha Bowl with Garlic Tahini Dressing
Eat the rainbow, they say. I will eat anything, I say. Don’t need to ask me twice. Sorry…got weird for a second there…but listen, here is a bowl full of pure healing. A range of super-tasty-yet-so-good-for-you vegetables paired with nutty brown rice and a garlicky-lemon tahini sauce to slather at your own will. Lunchtime game-changer….
Refried Bean and Sweet Potato Tacos with Pico de Gallo
It’s Taco Tuessdddaayyyyyy *LeBron James voice*. Are you loyal to your Tuesday night tacos? Need to up your taco game? Try these protein-packed, fibre-forward, vegetarian-style tacos… They’re pretty much on par with LeBron’s triple-double stats. Alright guys, I’ve been working on improving the online veggie taco situation and I’m pretty sure I have it figured…
Dairy-Free Butternut Squash and Pear Soup
American Thanksgiving is coming up and there’s nothing more thanksgiving-y than butternut squash – creamy, dreamy and delicious. So thank you southern neighbours for allowing me to celebrate the harvest again with this Dairy-Free Butternut Squash and Pear Soup. I love you. So, here’s a true story -once upon a time, I was looking through…
Homemade Peanut Butter
Hey, hi, hello! I think I’m about to change your life. Do you, like me, eat PB by the spoonful?! After work, before the gym, as a snack, in bed…you know, whenever there’s an opportunity? Well then, keep reading!! I used to go to the grocery store and peruse the health food section, desperately looking…