Vegetarian + Vegan
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Strawberry Pina Colada Breakfast Smoothie {plant-based/ vegan friendly}
Start your day the right way, with a Strawberry Pina Colada Smoothie. Yes, I know, it kinda sounds like a cocktail, but I promise you it’s a breakfast drink. I mean, I do love, love, love those delightful cocktails, so it should come as no surprise that this smoothie is a favourite of mine. Who are we kidding, I’m sure that’s where the inspiration came from. LOL However, this is in fact a nutritious and good for you, meal in a glass. It’s also delicious. And, this winning combo of flavours really does work just as beautifully in a smoothie as it does in a cocktail. I always make my…
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Warm Potato + Green Bean Salad (plant based + vegan friendly)
Need a delicious winter salad and side dish? I’ve got one for you. It’s a simple, easy recipe I had not prepared in a long while, which surprised me when I came across it, because I really love it. I blame summer and its amazing bounty of fresh greens and tomatoes, which I tend to live on for months. Oh summer, I miss uuuu already…… And when that season comes to an end, salads kinda lose their appeal to me. Does this happen to you? Eating leaves just doesn’t cut it anymore. My tummy needs something heartier. This potatoes + green beans salad satisfies that craving perfectly, because it is…
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Lemon Coconut Mango Breakfast Smoothie (can easily be made plant based / vegan friendly)
Summer’s finally here…. I’m so ready! Betting you are too. Here’s a breakfast smoothie recipe that’s perfect for this time of year. It’s light, fruity and fresh tasting. Sunshine in a glass! Doesn’t that sound fabulous? What a great way to start your day. With a delicious burst of lemon flavour, this breakfast smoothie is a healthy, refreshing choice for your first meal of the day. The addition of hemp hearts gives you a boost of magnesium, and the flax seeds are fibre rich and high in omega 3 fatty acids. We can all use more of that and this is an easy way to get those benefits. Give this…
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Crunchy Asian Cole Slaw with Peanut Dressing (plant based/ vegan friendly)
I’ve been getting requests for more salad ideas, so here you go…. Today I give you a recipe, that in my humble opinion is simply perfect on so many levels. Why? Because… It can be made several days in advance, it packs and travels very well for work lunches, tastes delicious and is chock full of healthy ingredients. Seriously, what more can you ask of a humble salad? Prepare a bowl to share as a main meal, or serve it up as a side to your main entrée. The flavours in this salad mix work so well together, the dressing is soooo good, and the end result is a salad…
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How to cook Bulgur in the Instant Pot {plant based/vegan friendly}
Bulgur is a beautiful ancient grain that deserves way more attention than it gets, at least in my kitchen. It’s a staple food in Turkish, middle eastern and Indian cooking. And, you might be familiar with it if you’ve ever eaten a salad called Tabbouleh, which has become quite popular, and more readily available premade in supermarkets. This mildly nutty tasting grain is a whole grain and is surprisingly good for you, not to mention very versatile and fast cooking. Looking for a tasty recipe that includes bulgur? Try this one: THE FAMOUS “FRIENDS” SALAD What is Bulgur and why should I eat it? Bulgur is a whole grain of wheat.…
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The famous “Friends” Salad {vegetarian}
So there’s been a recipe circulating the internet for months called the “Jennifer Aniston Friends Salad”. The intriguing part about it is the story that goes with it… Rumor has it that Jennifer ate this salad every day on set, for 10 years. Ten years! And the rest of the “Friends” gang often joined her. And.. They didn’t add any salad dressing. Not even olive oil. (I can’t get on board with that lol) Needless to say, I was intrigued and had to give it a try. Well, it turns out that our “Friend” Jen makes a great salad! LOL It really is a a simple mix of typical Mediterranean…
