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White Wine Sangria with Peaches, Mango + Strawberries
Here’s a delicious way to enjoy white wine this summer. A white wine sangria is a fruity but not too sweet version of the traditional red wine sangria. It’s a great choice for a starter cocktail. Serve it up along with some yummy appetizers and munchies and you are all set. This is a no fuss type of drink. It comes together very easily and quickly, especially if you use frozen fruit. However…all good things require time to become fabulous…. You will need to plan it in advance, as it needs to chill for at least an hour, allowing all the flavours to meld together. Well worth the wait. If…
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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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Wine Braised Chicken Stew in the Instant Pot
Today’s recipe is my very own chicken version of a beef stew. And, if like many of us, you’re cutting back on eating red meat this is a fantastic alternative. I really like making stews because you can prepare them ahead of time. This makes them a great choice for weeknight family dinners. Or make yourself a batch to take for work lunches! The only downside to stews is that the cooking time is usually several hours. The flavours need time, to simmer and meld into a beautiful rich sauce. But what if you don’t have that kinda time? Instant Pot to the rescue once again. I’ve been experimenting and…
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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…
