Foodie turned Holistic Nutritionist
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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Can you believe its March already?! I’m not sure where the first few months of 2020 have gone already, but is it safe to say, I am kinda excited for the arrival of spring? I know, we definitely have more of winter to get through, but the promise of spring is coming. And I’m so excited for all the fresh produce coming up, and of course more pool hangs at my condo with friends. But before we welcome spring, let’s appreciate the more seasonally appropriate veggies we do have. This roasted cauliflower salad with wild rice is so hearty, you can eat this as is for a full meal. It’s got lots of flavour going on, with the addition of za’atar, halloumi, pomegranate and California Prunes, which are available year-round.
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You ever see one of those meals on TV that just look SO insanely good, you have to pause it just to appreciate it? I have! And it was this garlic lemon pasta that I saw on the Netflix show, “The Chef Show.” I was binge watching the series when I came across this pasta dish. And I had to pause the special and take a screenshot of the ingredients that they showed. I needed to remember just how it was made so I could make it the next night for dinner.
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I’ve had long history with veggie burgers! When I was vegetarian back in my 20’s, I would buy the packaged kinds all the time. And then when I got more into cooking I’d frequently make my own. Then, I stumbled on making this veggie burger with rice and I knew I had created one of the best veggie burgers.
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My love affair with Thai food is still at an all time high. After making my own delicious Pad Thai, I knew I wanted to create something with the same flavours but a bit different. Thus how these Thai chicken wings were born! They’re crispy from baking them in the oven and then slathered with a spicy, and sticky Thai sauce. Basically, they’re perfection!
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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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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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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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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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