Have you wondered how to roast hazelnuts, or even do you need to roast hazelnuts? Learning How to Peel & Roast Hazelnuts using one of these two methods (one is from Julia Child!) brings them to the next level. OK. So. How do you cook raw hazelnuts. When I visited Tofino , I bought the cookbook…
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Vanilla Cashew Coffee Creamer
Avoiding dairy and sugar but still want to enjoy your morning coffee? This Vanilla Cashew Coffee Creamer is vegan, gluten free and completely sugar free. I’m a coffee in the morning person. One hundred percent. But lately I have been avoiding dairy and sugar and this makes my normal double cream with a teaspoon of…
Easy Guacamole
This Easy Guacamole is the answer to your healthy snacking prayers. So fresh and creamy, it pairs perfectly dipped into chips or use it as a burrito filler. Vegan and gluten free recipe with plenty of healthy fats! I like useful, quick recipes that leave me satisfied. Not too much to ask, right? Well…
How To: Make Dried Cranberries
Put learning How to Make Dried Cranberries on your to do list! Making your own allows you to control the type type of sweetener you use and how much of it. No dehydrator needed! A healthier option to use in your holiday baking or in trail mix. I was looking to make my own trail mix…
Ginger & Apple Core Tea
You could compost your apple cores but why not spin them into a warming winter tea first? This Ginger & Apple Core Tea is super easy to make and a delicious way to use up those scraps. I’m a big fan of apples and this is the time of year when the markets are bursting…
Instant Pot Spaghetti Squash
Instant Pot Spaghetti Squash. Learn two different methods to a delicious pasta substitute with endless possibilities. Vegan and Gluten Free! My Instant Pot is true workhorse in my kitchen! It is the best little prep cook anyone could ask for and this Instant Pot Spaghetti Squash is just the tip of the iceberg. 🙂 This post…
Maple Cinnamon Roasted Almonds
These Maple Cinnamon Roasted Almonds are perfect for holiday parties or for gift giving! Sweet, spicy and crunchy, this gluten free and vegan recipe hits all the marks. These tasty Maple Cinnamon Roasted Almonds are a great snack that won’t ruin your clean eating goals! They feature maple syrup and coconut sugar as sweeteners…
No Bake Granola Bars
These No Bake Granola Bars are naturally sweetened and packed with chia, sesame and pumpkin seeds. Keep a batch on hand for an afternoon boost or an evening treat. The time has come. Time to share my most prized, tried and true recipe. The recipe I have made more than any other. If…
Dairy Free Sour Cream – Gluten Free
Going dairy free doesn’t mean giving up taste. This Dairy Free Sour Cream recipe brings all the creaminess you are hoping for. A delicious vegan, gluten free substitute! So easy to make, this Dairy Free Sour Cream will become a staple in your fridge. Anything you crave with a fresh dollop of sour cream you can use…
Warm Maple Vanilla Almond Milk – Vegan & Gluten Free
This recipe for Warm Maple Vanilla Almond Milk is like a warm hug on a cold night. Soothing, sweet and good for your soul. If you are anything like me, late night snacking can sometimes be an issue. Boredom snacking, TV watching snacking, internet surfing snacking, etc. You get the picture. I’ve found that…
Spicy Roasted Butternut Squash with Quinoa & Cranberries
This Spicy Roasted Butternut Squash with Quinoa & Cranberries recipe can be enjoyed as a warm, vegan fall salad or a tasty, gluten free side dish. Once fall is in full swing I find myself thinking more towards warmer flavours and roasting veggies is high up on the list. I also like to bring the…
Homemade Banana Bread Larabar
So sweet and delicious, this Homemade Banana Bread Larabar is a healthy treat the whole family will enjoy. Naturally sweetened, vegan and gluten free! If you are looking for a naturally sweet treat then look no further than this Homemade Banana Bread Larabar recipe. Only three ingredients which are all natural. Totally vegan, gluten free…
Maple Almond Snack Bites
Snacking can be easy and healthy with these Maple Almond Snack Bites. Little hits of chocolate, rolled with hearty oats, nutritious almond butter and sweetened with maple syrup. I was feeling snacky and luck would have it that the ingredients for these Maple Almond Snack Bites are ones that I usually have on hand in…
Vegan Pad Thai – Peanut & Gluten Free
This flavourful Vegan Pad Thai is so quick to whip up! Sweet and spicy with hits of citrus. Using roasted almonds makes this meal peanut allergy friendly! I love making this Vegan Pad Thai. It is so useful! Beside being super easy it also does double duty. You can enjoy this as both a…