Foodie turned Holistic Nutritionist
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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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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About 4 years ago, I went to NYC. I went on quite the foodie adventure while I was there. One of the most memorable was definitely Charlie Bird. And of all the things I tried on the menu, the one thing I knew I *had* to make when I got home was the farro salad. It’s seriously good, and I personally think it’s the best farro salad recipe out there. I wanted to put a little bit of my own spin on it and make it a bit easier. So here is my version of the Charlie Bird farro salad.
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I think that a lot of people think they don’t like lentils. But, that’s probably because they haven’t had french lentils, or black lentils. Unlike green, brown or red lentils, french lentils hold their shape. And if you’re having them in a salad like this, it’s essential to use them so they don’t become mushy. I’ve always been team lentil, but even more so now because they can be used in so many ways. I love crisping them up in the oven after cooking and using them as salad toppers or just eating them on their own, with an egg and all the spices. Hopefully, if you try this french lentil salad, you’ll understand why I love them so much too.
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One of my all time favourite sides has to be potatoes. I mean, you can cook them up so many different ways, what’t not to like about them?! But, if I had to pick a favourite way to cook a potato, it would definitely be fries. Growing up, I’d often times crave McDonalds fries and hit the drive thru just for them. Years later, I started making my own at home. So, I’m pretty excited to share these crispy oven baked fries with you, because everyone should enjoy these from time to time.
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WOW, I am just gonna say it- this recipe is INSANELY GOOD. I think it may just be one of fave recipes that I’ve posted in a while. It’s got everything – spice, comfort and it’s still pretty healthy too (which is a bonus!). I mean, what more can you ask for in a recipe? These paleo chicken tenders are baked in a delicious coating of almond flour and savory spices. And then you dunk them in a wildly delicious hot honey with some fresh thyme. Winner, winner, (paleo) chicken (tender) dinner!
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Best ever?! Yeah, I went there. This recipe came to me during the time that is now known as Covid-19 quarantine. Sitting at home and not knowing what to make one Sunday evening, I decided to make a chipotle cheese sauce. I had some leftover chipotles that I had frozen and thought they’d be perfect in a cheese sauce. I was correct! This vegan mac and cheese sauce was born and dare I say, it’s the best ever vegan cheese sauce I’ve tried.
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Falafel has been a longtime favourite of mine and something I’ve made a lot of in the past, but I never thought to make a falafel burger. I’m so glad I did and created these delicious and easy falafel burgers. These vegan falafel burgers are grain free, packed with fibre and contain tons of fresh herbs. The herbs provide all the flavour and also help make the falafel bright green too.
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I’m back with another Thai recipe! Are you ready for this one? I think this may just be the best stir fry I’ve ever made. And it’s definitely due to the fact that I used a few special ingredients. Like the shrimp that is MSC certified, Thai basil, a high quality fish sauce, Thai red chilis, and Chinese eggplant. All of these ingredients combined make this Thai shrimp stir fry stand out. Seriously, it’s LOADED with so much flavour, you’re going to love it. Also, you can whip this up in about 20 minutes!
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