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Kale Tahini Salad with Lentils & Sweet Potato

October 4, 2019 By jaclyn Leave a Comment

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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Spiralized Sweet Potato Noodles with Pesto & Coconut Bacon

August 27, 2019 By jaclyn Leave a Comment

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Recently, I was having one of those days where I had no idea what to make for lunch. Usually, I keep it pretty simple or have leftovers, but it wasn’t an option on this particular day. And so, these sweet potato noodles made their debut. I am a big fan of sweet potato noodles over other veggie noodles because I find they hold up better when cooked. You can also check out my other sweet potato noodle recipe over here too. This recipe couldn’t be easier to whip up for days where you don’t know what to make.

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Summer Rolls With Peanut Sauce: Three Ways

July 18, 2019 By jaclyn Leave a Comment

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You know what always intimidated me? Making my own fresh rolls. Amongst a lot of other things that at once confused or intimidated me, it was unfounded. Because once I set out to use those thin rice paper sheets, I realized just how easy they are to use. And then these summer rolls with peanut sauce were born! Sure, it takes a little practice, but trust me, once you get the hang of it, you’re gonna be a rice paper rolling pro.

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Mason Jar Salads: Three Ways

May 16, 2019 By jaclyn Leave a Comment

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As summer is s l o w l y approaching here in Toronto, I am excited and filled with so much optimism for the warmer weather. Yes technically we still have spring coming, but with all the rain we’ve been getting lately, it’s hard to imagine spring is actually coming. But, I did get to experience just a little preview of summer when I was in Vegas a few weeks back for my friend’s bachelorette. I had SO MUCH fun! It was a well needed girls trip that had me laughing so much, I didn’t want to come back to reality. But before I left for Vegas, I made these vegan mason jar salads. And let me tell you, they are all so delicious. They would make a perfect on-the-go, travel lunch too.

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Instant Pot Lentil Soup with Italian Sausage & Kale

December 6, 2018 By jaclyn Leave a Comment

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I told you I would be back with more soup recipes and of course Instant Pot ones too. I kept my promise! And today’s Instant Pot lentil soup is a delicious one and incredibly easy to make too. You can really use whatever you have on hand to make it your own and feel free to customize it to your liking, I’ll include lots of options for you at the end of this post too. …

Miso Roasted Cauliflower: Vegan & Gluten Free

December 4, 2018 By jaclyn Leave a Comment

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Do you remember the first time you tried a new ingredient and your tastebuds literally sung out in praise? Well that is pretty much what happened to me when I tried miso paste for the first time, and to be fair every time since then. Miso is a strong savoury and salty flavour. I have always been drawn to and loved Japanese and Chinese dishes, and I would say they are both one of my favourite types of cuisines. More often than anything, I am adding things like tamari, miso and nori or other sea veggies to things. So when I had some cauliflower to use up, I knew I wanted to make it into some miso roasted cauliflower. It did not disappoint! …

Super Seed Crackers with Nori: Vegan & Gluten Free

November 27, 2018 By jaclyn Leave a Comment

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Have you ever made your own crackers? I have a few times before, but they were never worth blogging about because frankly they took longer than I wanted and you could get decent options elsewhere. So these super seed crackers are GOOD! They are loaded with, you guessed it- seeds. And so many seeds too! Plus I added in some extra fibre with the psyllium husk too. Also, there are so many minerals from the nori which is one thing that I find so many people are missing from their diet. …

Vegan Cauliflower Soup: Winter is Coming

November 8, 2018 By jaclyn 2 Comments

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One of my favourite things about winter is soup. Without a doubt, I absolutely adored soup growing up and craved it more than anything, not just chicken noodle soup when I was sick either. So it was actually quite surprising when I thought about the fact that I haven’t shared many soup recipes over here. And for that I must apologize and just know that I will do better going forward. I am starting to make up for this with my vegan cauliflower soup. I do think that this is a good starting point and we can move forward from here….

Butternut Squash Pasta Sauce with Crispy Sage: Vegan

November 1, 2018 By jaclyn 6 Comments

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I’ve been really into carbs lately, I mean, I’ll be honest I am always into carbs, but now it seems to be more than ever. And you know what, I am going with it. Rather than trying to fight my body or stifle my needs with more protein or fat, I am letting myself have the carbs. Because this will also pass. The good thing about my recent carb extravaganza is definitely this butternut squash pasta sauce that I have been slathering on penne. Add in some crispy sage, pine nuts and pumpkin seeds and you’re all set. And because I wanted to add some greens into this dish, a handful or two of spinach doesn’t hurt. …

Crispy Honey Garlic Chicken Wings (Made Healthy)

August 16, 2018 By jaclyn 8 Comments

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I must confess, I have a thing for chicken wings. Especially these crispy honey garlic chicken wings. The part I love the most is that they are baked and they only take about 40 minutes to cook. The honey garlic sauce is also so delicious and if you are like me and like a bit of heat, don’t skip the chili flakes. Overall, these chicken wings can be served up for any occasion and not just your typical foodie situations, like football. Because I don’t watch nor understand anything about football, but I do know food and these are damn good. …