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Healthy Sesame Chicken: Gluten Free & Paleo

January 16, 2020 By jaclyn Leave a Comment

Is there anything better than making a dish reminiscent of takeout, but with healthier ingredients? I don’t frequent the mall food court much anymore, but when I did, I loved getting that fried chicken with all that sticky sauce. You know the type. Comfort food at its finest, I think. I still get cravings for sesame chicken and other types of fried chicken every now and then. Which is why I created this healthy sesame chicken. It tastes like it’s breaded and fried, but it’s not. And the tahini-sesame-orange sauce on top is irresistible.

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Healthy Pad Thai: Delicious and Authentic

January 14, 2020 By jaclyn Leave a Comment

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I’ve been pretty obsessed with Thai food for a while now. Ever since I had my first bite of Pad Thai well over 10 years ago, I knew it was special. I’d get intense cravings for those delicious rice noodles packed with so much flavour that I’d end up going almost weekly. It wasn’t until I moved from the suburbs to downtown that I had to find a new Thai place to go to. Quickly, I found a new spot that served delicious and authentic Pad Thai and before I knew it, I was visiting frequently. And the obsession continued, until I made this healthy Pad Thai…

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Creamy Coconut Chicken Curry: Better than Takeout

November 6, 2019 By jaclyn Leave a Comment

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creamy coconut chicken curry using a Thai red curry sauce with veggies

When I started frequenting Thai restaurants back when I was in university I quickly fell in love. The flavours, the smells, the spice, I loved it all! I would go to this one Thai place weekly and always order a pad thai. When I got a little older, I tried red curry at a Thai place and my tastebuds were LIT. I kept thinking, why haven’t I tried Thai red curry before!? I knew I had to recreate my own creamy coconut chicken curry at home. Because there is something so special and fun about making your favourite take-out dishes at home.

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Smoked Salmon Dip: With Dairy Free Option

October 17, 2019 By jaclyn Leave a Comment

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As the fall and winter season are upon us, it can start getting really busy. And once the holidays hit, people are in a rush for everything. It can easily become overwhelming trying to do so many things, like plan for parties, host dinners and attend them. Whether you are hosting a party this year or attending one, food is always part of the occasion. And I think that this smoked salmon dip makes one killer appetizer. Pairing it with a seasonal, seafood and fish charcuterie board will truly make it stand out. And I am going to show you exactly how to put together your own, along with the recipe for this smoked salmon dip.

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Kale Tahini Salad with Lentils & Sweet Potato

October 4, 2019 By jaclyn Leave a Comment

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kale tahini salad with a beet tahini drizzle, gluten free and vegan

Remember when kale was all the rage a few years ago? It was the number one ‘superfood’ on everyone’s radar. As annoying as that term is, it did bring kale front and centre and for that I am grateful. When I first tried a kale salad, I wasn’t a huge fan because I simply wasn’t making it correctly. Now that I have mastered the art of the kale salad, it is my all time favourite green in the winter to make a salad with. This kale tahini salad will completely blow you away with its taste and I can’t wait for you to try it.

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Farro Risotto With Lentils, Mushrooms & Truffle

September 26, 2019 By jaclyn Leave a Comment

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My love of truffle is not going anywhere. So I apologize in advance if it isn’t your thing, but if it isn’t, I gotta ask why?! Truffle is fancy af, but also makes everything taste 374782605 times better (it’s science). So I urge you to consider buying yourself a small bottle and keeping it on hand. Yes, its pricey, but you only need the tiniest amount for your tastebuds to thank you. I think you’re going to LOVE this creamy farro risotto for so many reasons, one of them being of course that is has truffle.

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15 Easy & Healthy Butternut Squash Recipes

September 25, 2019 By jaclyn Leave a Comment

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healthy butternut squash recipes, butternut squash smoothie bowl

Now that it is officially the end of summer, I am ready to start cooking with all the squash again. One of my favourite types of squash is butternut squash. It’s so versatile that you can cook with it so many different ways. Enjoy it in a soup, as a sauce, diced with veggies or as a dip. I created this roundup to share some unique and inspiring recipes from some of my favourite foodies. Enjoy these 15 easy and healthy butternut squash recipes. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do!

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Vegan Mushroom Pizza with Creamy Roasted Garlic Sauce

September 18, 2019 By jaclyn Leave a Comment

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Tacos and pizza are definitely some of my favourite foods. But for some crazy reason, I haven’t created or shared a pizza recipe yet?! I knew that needed to change. Once I created this creamy, dairy free roasted garlic sauce I knew it would make a great pizza sauce. Rather than a traditional tomato sauce, I opted to make this vegan mushroom pizza with a white sauce instead.

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Instant Pot Carnitas: The Easiest Pork Tacos

September 6, 2019 By jaclyn Leave a Comment

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Now that we are in full on Fall mode, it’s time to break out the Instant Pot once again. It had been put away for most of the summer, but I expect it to be in rotation once again. I really love my Instant Pot and I’m so happy I purchased it back when it went on sale for Amazon Prime Day. These Instant Pot carnitas couldn’t be tastier or easier to make. If you plan it out, it could even be a weeknight dinner as it comes together in about an hour. Or, make it ahead of time and keep it in the freezer or fridge for a quick and delicious weeknight meal.

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Spiralized Sweet Potato Noodles with Pesto & Coconut Bacon

August 27, 2019 By jaclyn Leave a Comment

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Recently, I was having one of those days where I had no idea what to make for lunch. Usually, I keep it pretty simple or have leftovers, but it wasn’t an option on this particular day. And so, these sweet potato noodles made their debut. I am a big fan of sweet potato noodles over other veggie noodles because I find they hold up better when cooked. You can also check out my other sweet potato noodle recipe over here too. This recipe couldn’t be easier to whip up for days where you don’t know what to make.

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