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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 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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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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Savory Granola: The Perfect Crunchy Topper

October 2, 2019 By jaclyn Leave a Comment

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Lately I have been all about taking traditionally sweet recipes and making them into savory ones. Just like I did with my savory oatmeal muffins, I am doing it once again with this savory granola. Although this is called granola, it isn’t a typical granola at all. But for lack of a better term, and for some SEO purposes, I am calling it savory granola, insert *shrugs shoulders* emoji.

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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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Healthy Peanut Butter Skillet Cookie: Gluten Free

August 29, 2019 By jaclyn Leave a Comment

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Truthfully, I didn’t know one recipe could take on so many different forms, until now. This healthy peanut butter skillet cookie with chocolate chips originally started out as chickpea blondies. I couldn’t get the recipe to taste how I wanted and no matter what, it just wasn’t right. So I decided to say forget it, and turned it into a cookie. No regrets whatsoever.

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Vegan Pumpkin Smoothie with Date Caramel Sauce

August 22, 2019 By jaclyn Leave a Comment

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As August is winding down and September is right around the corner, it’s almost time for pumpkin, right?! Even if this is a bit early, it’s actually a really nice transition smoothie for fall. And to be fair, I am almostttt ready for fall recipes and food. As much as I love summer and all the fresh produce, I really like fall cooking. Crockpot recipes, soups, stews and hearty dishes are some of the ways to my heart. And this vegan pumpkin smoothie with salted almond date caramel sauce is going to make this transition a lot easier.

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