Instant Pot Quinoa is an easy, hands off way to prep this versatile, nutritious side dish. Quinoa is so customisable, making it ready to add to your next meal. One of the things I use my pressure cooker for most is prepping. I love having cooked side dishes already on hand and this Instant…
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Fudgy Olive Oil Cupcakes – Gluten & Dairy Free
These Fudgy Olive Oil Cupcakes are gluten free AND dairy free yet are FULL of rich, chocolaty flavor. Whip up a batch of these and watch them all disappear. I saw the original recipe for Nigella Lawson’s olive oil cake on Pinterest. I’ve been wanting to try an olive oil based cake for a while. …
Spicy Three Bean Chicken Soup – Gluten Free
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…
Roasted Vegetable Pasta – Gluten Free & Vegetarian
If you are looking for a vegetarian meal to impress this Roasted Vegetable Pasta is the dish for you! Roasted Squash, broccoli and cauliflower get the roasted treatment and are tossed with brown rice pasta and topped with grated Parmesan cheese. Mmmm – MMM. I love me some roasted veggies. Fall is the most amazing…
Dry Roasted Almonds – Vegan + Gluten Free
This Dry Roasted Almonds recipe is a simple, whole foods snack with some crunch. They are easy, healthy and delicious. Heat up that oven and roast yourself up a batch today! Do you battle with snack attacks? Snacking is my weakness. If I don’t have something prepared it’s too easy just to grab something that maybe isn’t…
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…
One Pot Mexican Brown Rice & Beans – Gluten Free
One pot is all you need for this delicious, fiber filled side dish. One Pot Mexican Brown Rice and Beans pairs up well with whatever protein you choose. Gluten Free! It seems that fun and interesting side dishes are few and far between. I know a lot of women (men too!) struggle to put something…
Healthy Shamrock Shake – Vegan & Gluten Free
If you want to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, I recommend this Healthy Shamrock Shake that I found at the end of a vegan and gluten free rainbow. 🙂 Thick and creamy, just like the original, but packed with fruit and veggies! OK, I have to be honest. I’ve never actually had a Shamrock Shake. It’s…
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…
Maple Pecan Energy Balls
These Maple Pecan Energy Balls are a sweet snack with that undeniably delicious combo of chocolate and pecans. Vegan and gluten free recipe! I picked up these leaves from a drippy little puddle when we walked home from grocery shopping last week. That’s been an adventure, by the way. Grocery shopping. Back in Burlington,…
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…
Homemade Hot Chocolate Mix – Vegan & Gluten Free
All it takes is four ingredients and whisk to make your own Homemade Hot Chocolate Mix. It is TOO easy. Did I mention one of those ingredients is coffee? This warm drink can be a wonderful morning pick me up! Vegan and Gluten Free. HOMEMADE HOT CHOCOLATE MIX It’s redundant to say that the cold…