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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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Healthy Chocolate Peppermint Truffles with Collagen

November 27, 2019 By jaclyn 4 Comments

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Truffles seem like one of those indulgent items that are probably too complicated to make yourself, right? That’s what I always thought too, but it turns out, they’re actually REALLY EASY to make. I wanted to create healthy chocolate truffles that tasted decadent but remained dairy free. The truth is as much as I love dairy (gimme all the cheese) I don’t have it that often as I find it makes me break out. Turns out, an easy swap of full fat coconut milk (from the can) will work as a great substitute for heavy cream.

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Gluten Free Apple Cinnamon Muffins with Crumb Topping

November 18, 2019 By jaclyn Leave a Comment

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Although we had our first hit of snow this past week here in Toronto and it’s been looking like winter, it still is technically fall. Which means that crisp apples, pumpkin spice and all those things should *technically* still be the dominant theme. And so, I decided to make these gluten free apple cinnamon muffins. They are sort of like an apple crisp but in muffin form and they are the PERFECT fall (or winter?) treat.

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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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Pumpkin Oatmeal Bars: Healthy & Meal Prep Friendly

November 3, 2019 By jaclyn 4 Comments

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Is there anything better than chocolate in the morning? I’ll wait… in my opinion, there isn’t anything better. And this is why I love these healthy pumpkin oatmeal bars with chocolate chips. The chocolate is optional of course, so you could leave them out, or use nuts instead. But I will say, there is just something about having a little chocolate for breakfast that feels so right.

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Butternut Squash Hummus with Fried Sage & Dukkah

October 27, 2019 By jaclyn Leave a Comment

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When you are craving a slightly fancier hummus, I highly suggest trying this butternut squash hummus. It’s creamy and smooth, but with just a few extra ingredients, it becomes so much more. If you haven’t tried the spice/nut blend called dukkah you are in for such a treat. Once you whip up a batch of it, you’re going to want to add it to everything.

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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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Pecan Chocolate Chip Cookies: Gluten Free

October 9, 2019 By jaclyn Leave a Comment

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pecan chocolate chip cookies, healthy and gluten free

I know it wasn’t that long ago, I shared my skillet cookie recipe, but I couldn’t help myself in creating another one. These pecan chocolate chip cookies are so perfect for the upcoming holiday season. Plus you only need one bowl to make them in, so cheers to less dishes! Speaking of the holidays, are you ready for them or do you feel like they snuck up on you? I am definitely in the latter category and really cannot get over the fact that we are in October.

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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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