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…
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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…
Classic Hummus
Always a hit, this Classic Hummus will become a staple in your kitchen. Perfect for dipping or using as a spread for pitas or sandwiches. Gluten Free & Vegan! Veggies are just veggies unless you have something tasty to dip them in. Skip the chemical laden, fat-filled dips and whip yourself up some protein packed…
Toasted Cashew Coconut Bars – Vegan, Gluten Free, Grain Free
These Toasted Cashew Coconut Bars are sweetened with dates and are free of any processed sugar, but trust me you won’t miss any of that toothsome taste. Friendly for vegan, gluten free and paleo diets! Toasted Cashew Coconut Bars Whole 30, Day 16. I’m in the home stretch and, like always, I need treats to fuel…
Cilantro Lime Brown Rice Recipe
A great side dish or filling for a burrito bowl, this Cilantro Lime Brown Rice recipe is a tasty addition your meal. Gluten Free, Vegan and full of that fresh cilantro flavour. CILANTRO BROWN RICE Hey hey, people! Today I have something wonderful to share with you all. Since moving to Vancouver, as I admitted…
Sugar Free + Grain Free Granola
This Sugar Free + Grain Free Granola is a totally satisfying, crunchy snack. Naturally sweetened with ripe bananas and packed with a cornucopia of nuts and seeds. Gluten Free! By the end of day three of my detox, I was really bored with snacking on almonds. There needed to be an alternative and did I…
Homemade Enchilada Sauce
This easy to make Homemade Enchilada Sauce will replace those grocery store bought cans for good! Vegan, gluten free and full of flavour. I love Mexican/Southwestern style food. The spices, the beans, the cheese. Yum! Love it all. A lot of the recipes I see call for enchilada sauce and after endless searching at…
Coconut Oil Popcorn
A healthy and inexpensive treat, this Coconut Oil Popcorn recipe will become your go-to snack. So easy to make and customize to your taste buds. Gluten Free + Vegan! One of my favourite snacks lately is Coconut Oil Popcorn. I make it right on my stove top and in less than five minutes we are…
Thumbprint Cookies – Vegan & Gluten Free
Soft, buttery and not super sweet, these Vegan & Gluten Free Thumbprint Cookies are just the ticket this holiday season. Even Grandma would approve! VEGAN & GLUTEN FREE THUMBPRINT COOKIES Nothing says the holidays like thumbprint cookies. Those perfect little mouthfuls of sweet, jammy goodness. No cookie platter is complete without thumbprint cookies. Well, I…
Vegan Soy-less ‘Soy’ Sauce – Gluten Free
Vegan Soy-Less Soy Sauce. Looking to avoid soy in your diet? Try this healthy Vegan Soy-Less Soy Sauce the next time your recipe calls for it and skip the soy as well as the gluten and a ton of sodium. Can you say win-win?! VEGAN SOY-LESS SOY SAUCE Everyone likes a bit of salty seasoning…
Easy Lemon & Garlic Dressing
This Easy Lemon & Garlic Dressing is sugar free making it Whole 30 friendly and a great salad dressing you can make in under five minutes! Since there are no rays of sunshine streaming through my curtains, I’ve decided to take matters into my own hands. I’m going to create a little light with this…
How to: Peel & Roast Hazelnuts (Two Methods)
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…
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…