Foodie turned Holistic Nutritionist
One of the veggies I most look forward to when it’s Fall is definitely brussels sprouts. There’s something about roasted sprouts that just are comforting, and the perfect transition into cooler temps. When you make brussels sprouts in a cast iron and crisp them, they taste nothing like those boring and bland sprouts you may have had growing up. And these brussels sprouts and pancetta with pine nuts and dates hit all the notes. Crispy, savory, salty and a little sweet.
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Did you grow up eating the classic caramel turtles around the holidays? I remember having them along with countless other chocolates too. Specifically, those Guylian chocolate shells, do you remember those? Those were probably my favourite. I’ve always had a sweet tooth when it comes to chocolate and I’d happily eat them around the holidays no matter what time of day (yes, even at like 8 am!). It only made sense to make my own version of one of these classic holiday chocolates. These homemade turtles are irresistibly good and made with some healthier swaps because my sweet tooth just isn’t the same as it once was.
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I’ve been loving lentils for a long time! And I usually find that people either love them or hate them. It’s kind of become my personal mission to change those lentil haters into lovers. One way to do that is to use the correct lentil for the job, and it doesn’t hurt to make them crispy. Beyond that, you’ll learn why certain lentils are better than others at getting them crispy. Let’s make some crispy lentils!
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You may be wondering why you’d want to put miso in cookies, and I’m here to tell you why. Miso adds a depth of flavour and savoury goodness to an otherwise basic chocolate chunk cookie. And the truth is, it’s not overpowering at all. You’ll barely notice it in there, but the slight savoury flavour really adds a nice touch. And these miso cookies are gluten free and grain free too. The added benefit of brown butter ghee keeps these paleo friendly and adds even more flavour too.
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This is another amazing one pan dinner that comes together easily and cooks fairly quickly. Yes, even though this is a slow roasted salmon, it’s still ready in under 45 minutes total! This makes a great dinner for a quick weeknight or works just as well to serve to guests (or a few special people). Because of how it’s plated, the brightness of it (hello citrus!) and all that colour, it shows off beautifully.
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Want to know a fun fact… my favourite food growing up was chicken. Is that a little strange, for a 7 year old to request chicken for dinner multiple times a week. In fact, I loved chicken so much that when we had to draw our favourite food in class, mine were chicken legs. Most kids would draw candy or pizza, and then there were my chicken legs with mashed potatoes. But can you blame me? Crispy chicken is my favourite, especially, bone-in and skin on… yes please! This slow cooked chicken and potatoes is a weeknight dinner dream. It’s made in one pot and because you sear it after for a few quick minutes, you are rewarded with crispy skin.
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Hands up if you love a no bake dessert *waves both hands in the air.* No bake desserts are pretty much my favourite type of dessert to make. They’re generally pretty easy to assemble and I find them more forgiving in terms of presentation too. This vegan peanut butter pie is no bake of course and absolutely decadent and rich without being too heavy. If you love peanut butter pie, you’re going to love this version, I promise.
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OMG! This is truly a fave recipe of mine and one that I should’ve blogged for a while now. It’s such a nostalgic recipe for me as I had it so much growing up. It was actually one of the first recipes I learned how to cook myself. I’ve changed it a little since first learning how to cook it and I think it’s even better. This healthy chicken marsala with mushrooms is a perfect fancy-ish dinner to make. I love it because it appears way fancier than it actually is and it’s so tasty, you’ll want to make sure you cook extra!
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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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