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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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Cocoa + Peanut Butter Overnight Oats (vegan friendly)
Starting the day off with a healthy breakfast isn’t always easy. Sometimes, we get stuck in a rut and have the same thing over and over and over. Not only boring but a missed opportunity to get better food in you and start the day right. I was way overdue for a change, and also in need of making an effort to reduce my dairy intake. What was needed were alternatives that were both good for you and great tasting. The problem is that I really really love Greek yogurt. And the cheese… OMG I love cheese. So this is was no easy task. Thankfully I have a son-in-law studying…
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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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Pistachio + Banana + Coconut Breakfast Smoothie {plant based/vegan friendly}
Are you a breakfast smoothie drinker? I want to be, I have goals….but truth be told, it’s still a work in progress. It’s just that they’re such an easy way to get some healthy food in you fast that it really is a worthwhile effort to include them in your breakfast repertoire. I’m always looking for new and exciting flavour combos to experiment with. Today’s smoothie blends together pistachios, banana and coconut. The end result is a light tasting, slightly nutty drink that is both delicious and good for you. Did you know…. Nuts should be incorporated into your diet daily, and pistachios in particular are chock full of beneficial…
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Instant Pot Curried Butternut Squash + Lentil Soup {plant based/vegan friendly}
After years and years of cooking for the family, it’s absolutely fantastic when your kids are finally capable of preparing a great tasting dish or dessert all on their own. You know, one that’s actually edible. Not the ones you swooned over, then quickly and secretly spat out into a napkin first chance you had. LOL Yup, parenthood is a never ending rollercoaster of memorable moments like those. Thankfully the girls are all grown up and know their way around the kitchen now. My daughter Christina recently cooked up a fantastic soup and brought some over for me to try. It was so good! I really enjoyed it and immediately…
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Wild Blueberries + Lemon Scones {plant based/vegan friendly}
I bought a small container of wild blueberries recently. They are a rare find, so I scooped them up without giving it a second thought. Something special needed to be made with those tiny beauties and it turned out to be these delicious scones. My baking is often vegan these days, so that everyone can enjoy the treats, including my vegan daughters. This particular version of my usual scone recipe doesn’t use any dairy or animal products. You should know that I am a huge fan/ lover of “the real thing” when it comes to butter. Yes, I will admit…I am a butter snob. In my humble opinion nothing comes…
