This Spicy Three Bean Chicken Soup is hearty, packed with protein and gives quite a kick of spice. My not so secret ingredient is a bottle of my favorite salsa. Gluten free! Before I quit smoking I never ate spicy foods. My palate was so damaged by all the garbage I was inhaling that I couldn’t really…
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Crispy Sweet Potato Home Fries – Gluten Free & Vegan
These Crispy Sweet Potato Home Fries are a tasty side dish, if they make it to the plate that is! I’ve been known to sneak a few pieces before dinner. They are that good! Vegan and Gluten Free recipe. Truth: My kitchen started smelling good about five minutes after these sweet potato ‘home fries’ went…
Spaghetti Squash Bolognese – Gluten Free
This Spaghetti Squash Bolognese recipe is a fabulous way to sneak more veggies into your dinner. Ditch those pasta noodles and get on board with spaghetti squash! Today, I got back in the kitchen. For the first time in weeks, I cooked, did dishes, baked, did more dishes, ate, then did a few more dishes….
Chicken Cauliflower Fried “Rice” – Gluten Free & Paleo
Chicken Cauliflower Fried Rice is a great alternative to take out! Using pre-riced cauliflower and leftover rotisserie chicken makes this even faster than delivery. Gluten Free and Paleo. Making “rice” from cauliflower is something I’ve seen floating around the healthy eating community for awhile now. It’s not like I’ve been wary of it, I’m a…
Chopped Winter Vegetable Chicken Salad
Has the cold season left you feeling a little blah? Do you feel the need for more veggies in your diet? Well, this Chopped Winter Vegetable Chicken Salad will help to cure winter blues and boost your vitamin intake. It’s no secret that vegetables are the kings of a well rounded, healthful diet. This…
Coconut ‘Bacon’ – Vegan & Gluten Free
If you are eating meatless and have been missing bacon, I have the solution for you: Coconut Bacon! It is an easy vegan and gluten free recipe and you will love the sweet, smoky flavour. OK people, let’s talk bacon. I’ve heard that for vegetarians and vegans one of the hardest things to give…
Spicy Roasted Butternut Squash with Chicken and Quinoa – Gluten Free
This Spicy Roasted Butternut Squash with Chicken and Quinoa is a tasty gluten free meal with some kick! The squash is roasted with garlic and shallots and makes this dish so delicious. Tis the season for all things squash. While pumpkin seems to get top billing, I always veer towards the spaghetti or butternut (just…
Lentil Marinara with Spaghetti Squash
Look forward to meatless Monday with this delicious Lentil Marinara with Spaghetti Squash. I love pairing this meal with a little freshly grated Parmesan cheese and a side green salad. The first time I made a lentil stew my impression was that lentils were kinda beefy. It was unexpected. Lentils did not taste anything like…
Detox Green Smoothie – Vegan, Gluten Free, Banana Free
Drinking a smoothie a day keeps the doctor away! This Detox Green Smoothie is a fresh, banana free option that is bursting with vitamins and minerals. Whenever the New Year hits, I am always looking to reset and refocus. A great way to do this is to really clean up the eats and fill my…
Red Lentil & Spinach Dahl
This Red Lentil & Spinach Dahl recipe is a delicious vegetarian option for a meatless Monday dinner. Pair it up with brown rice or a pan of roasted vegetables. Some food looks great in photos and others … well, not so much. However, I’ve decided that this blog is not just about looks. It’s about…
Avocado Tuna Salad
Avocado Tuna Salad. Switch up the classic mayo based tuna salad with this healthier alternative! Gluten free and full of healthy fats. When I first started my blog, a health minded co-worker, Meaghan, asked me if I had ever subbed avocado for mayo in a tuna salad. I hadn’t tried it before and honestly, I’m kicking myself…
Chicken Enchilada Bake with Butternut Squash & Black Beans
This Chicken Enchilada Bake with Butternut Squash & Black Beans is a healthy, veggie centered casserole recipe. It is layered with vegetables and chicken then topped with cheese and baked to bubbly perfection. I love incorporating vegetables into meals that I make. Sometimes when your veggies are served on the side, like chicken and…
Crispy Baked Hot Wings
These delicious Crispy Baked Hot Wings are the perfect recipe to serve up at game time! A gluten free option is available to make these allergy friendly and baking instead of frying saves you the added fat without sacrificing any flavour. CRISPY BAKED HOT WINGS Quick confession: I don’t eat chicken wings. I’m not a…
Baked Honey Mustard Chicken
This Baked Honey Mustard Chicken recipe is one that I make over and over. Not only is it both easy and healthy, the sauce that it creates is fantastic drizzled over brown rice, potatoes, veggies, you name it! Whatever side dish you choose, this sweet and slightly spicy chicken recipe will match it. I wish…