Foodie turned Holistic Nutritionist
This is hands down the BEST vegan bolognese sauce I’ve ever made and tried. It’s got texture from the mushrooms and walnuts and so much umami flavour. And it’s surprisingly light. Because of the reliance on fresh tomatoes, it’s great for spring and summer. Serve it on top of any type of pasta you wish, or even use spiralized veggies.
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Things just taste better in mini form, right? Well, this mini strawberry rhubarb galette sure does. I also kept these gluten free, grain free and paleo. So if you have some food intolerances, you can still enjoy the delicious, buttery flavour of a galette. And you can’t get more summery than with the combination of strawberry and rhubarb. Top with some coconut whipped cream and you’ll be in dessert heaven, I promise.
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Nothing quite says spring and summer like lettuce wraps! And these shredded harissa chicken thighs are so perfect tucked inside. Although this is one of those recipes that are on the messier side (in terms of eating them), they’re well worth the mess. I’ve topped these crunchy wraps with beautiful additions like a spiced almond mix, all the fresh herbs and a simple sumac-lemon yogurt dressing. The flavours in this recipe will definitely make your tastebuds sing and your mouth very happy.
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I had the idea in my head to make these vegan sweet potato brownies for a little while now. And I am SO glad I went and made them. These are ULTRA fudgy! And you’d never even guess they have sweet potato in them. In fact I served them to someone without telling them and he had no idea. He was actually quite surprised. The peanut butter swirled into these brownies makes them even better, in a way that only peanut butter can.
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These smoky and spicy cauliflower tacos are perfect for Taco Tuesday, or any day of the week! Tacos are definitely one of my favourite things to eat and to make at home. I love them because there are so many options and endless ways to make them. For example, these vegan cauliflower tacos are different than traditional meat tacos, but they work SO well. I hope you give them a try!
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Whether or not you’re actually celebrating a birthday, birthday cake flavoured things are always a good idea. And these healthy gluten free no bake cookies may just be THE BEST idea. Not only are they the easiest, most fool proof recipe to make, they contain minimal ingredients and have sprinkles! What more do you need out of a baked good?
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Has spring finally arrived?! I think so and I couldn’t be happier with the change in the season and of course all the fresh produce. I picked up some beautiful cherry tomatoes and decided to make this savory gluten free galette. Another great spring find (and one of the best ways to tell that spring is really here) are ramps. So I knew I had to incorporate them in this spring forward grain free galette recipe.
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I think nearly everyone can agree on one thing – no bake desserts are awesome! Making no bake desserts in the summer is a no-brainer, because turning the oven on is the last thing anyone wants to do. But, I’d make these no bake cookie dough bars year round and be quite content. I’ll let you in on a little secret… these are made with chickpeas! I know, raw chickpea cookie dough is nothing new (it’s been around for a few years), but when something is good, it sticks. And these are GOOD!
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Pesto is such a classic recipe that reminds me a lot of spring and summer because of the fresh herbs in it. But, to be honest, classic basil pesto doesn’t always do it for me. You have to use a lot of basil to get a decent amount of pesto and also, quite a bit of evoo. So I wanted to create a recipe that didn’t require ANY basil or herbs and also was dairy free and uses less oil. And this vegan kale pesto was born. The bright green colour, the taste and the amount it makes are what makes this pesto such a winner.
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One of the first vegan restaurants I fell in love with in Toronto was Fresh. It defintely became a go-to when I moved to Toronto about 7-8 years ago. Although I don’t frequent this restaurant as much anymore, I still always think about a few of their dishes from time to time. One of those dishes is their Phyto Salad recipe. Which is why I made this vegan soba noodle salad with creamy tahini dressing. Don’t let the ingredient list intimidate you, this soba noodle salad can be prepped in advance to make things easier.
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