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    March 8, 2020 Appetizers

    Fresh Salad Wraps

    For a mid-week dinner, if you have the veggies prepped ahead of time, they are actually very quick to make. And they are so versatile, you really don't need a recipe. This is more of a technique. Fill them with any veg you want. You could fill them with leftovers even.

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    July 12, 2015 Favourites

    Broccoli Salad with Feta Cheese and Cherry Tomatoes

    Your new favorite summer broccoli and feta salad is this simple salad with feta cheese, red onions, and cherry tomatoes. This salad is bright and easy to make ahead. Vegetarian and gluten-free. Kids love it too. This post was first published in 2015 and has been updated with new photos and new information. Sometimes the...

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    taco filled with chickpeas, slaw and vegan queso

    May 8, 2013 Beans and Legumes

    Easy Vegan Chickpea Tacos

    It's Tuesday! Chickpea Tacos are a healthy and affordable weeknight meal. Easy and quick to throw together on a busy night. Perfect for meal prep too. These spicy chickpeas will work with all your favorite taco toppings. Vegan recipe. On the weekend I made a big batch of chickpeas in the slow cooker, see this...

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    top side view of dark chocolate pot de creme with whipped cream and chocolate covered espresso beans

    November 26, 2022 Baked Goods and Desserts

    Dark Chocolate Pots de Creme with Espresso

    Save this dessert for a fancy sit-down meal (or maybe just Tuesday) these rich little dark chocolate pots de creme are deceivingly light after a big meal. This no-bake dessert recipe is super simple and easy to whip up, and best served in individual dessert cups. The hardest part of this recipe wating while they...

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    roasted banana bundt cake with vanilla glaze on a white table

    November 24, 2022 Baked Goods and Desserts

    Roasted Banana Cake with Spiced Rum

    If you like bananas, and rum, you will love this roasted banana cake with spiced rum. Roasting the bananas first intensifies their sweetness and flavours creating a rich and sweet cake. And for those of you, who like me, believe a good banana cake is best with a good dose of rum, well I've got...

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    dark chocolate blondies with walnuts on parchment paper

    October 11, 2022 Baked Goods and Desserts

    Dark Chocolate Walnut Blondies

    These Dark Chocolate Walnut Blondies are the perfect place for that best bar of very dark chocolate you have hiding in the back of your pantry. Crunchy with toasted walnuts. Slightly salted tops. A truly decadent treat. Looking for more dark chocolate treats, try these dark chocolate crinkle cookies! As a die-hard dark chocolate fan,...

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    a chip dipping into a hot and cheezy spinach and artichoke dip

    February 15, 2022 Vegetarian Recipes

    The best hot artichoke dip

    This is the creamy hot artichoke dip that I fell in love with years ago. It's super cheesy, served hot, and packed full of spinach and artichokes, ... and of course cheese! ... and it all feels a little nostalgic, like two thousand and five ago. If you like this recipe, you might also like...

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    chia seed pudding in 2 glass jars with blueberries, strawberries and kiwi

    December 30, 2021 Breakfast

    Easy Vanilla Chia Seed Pudding

    You will love this easy and basic vanilla chia seed pudding recipe. Simple and easy, and make-head, this recipe is perfect for when you are planning healthy breakfasts and snacks for the week ahead. This recipe is sweet and healthy - fully of good for you protein and fibre from the chia seeds. Chia seed...

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    December 27, 2021 Breakfast

    Apple Cinnamon French Toast Casserole

    This apple cinnamon french toast casserole is one of my family's favourite special occasion breakfast treats. And I love it because I can get it ready the night before so I can have an easy and relaxing morning. This baked breakfast casserole is rich and sweet. You hardly need to serve with maple syrup, but...

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    vegan carrot pate with seseame seeds

    December 11, 2021 Appetizers

    Carrot Cashew Paté

    Cashews and carrots come together in this surprisingly savoury vegan spread. Think paté, carrot cashew paté, and spread thickly on gluten-free crackers, veggies, or slather on a crusty piece of bread as you would butter. Try this vegan paté the next time you need something interesting to add to a vegan charcuterie board. You might...

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    oatmeal and apple butter bars

    December 11, 2021 Baked Goods and Desserts

    Apple Butter Bars (vegan)

    These simple apple butter bars will become a quick favourite. Full of apple flavour, a simple vegan snack bar that will remind you of a classic date square. These bars are the perfect use for that jar of apple butter hanging out in your pantry. You might also want to try these Pumpkin Butter muffins,...

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    healthy vegan oatmeal cookies lined up on a cooling rack

    November 14, 2021 Baked Goods and Desserts

    Healthy Vegan Oatmeal Cookies with Dark Chocolate

    These cookies are ridiculously good for you. Full of good for you nuts and seeds and a bit of dark chocolate.

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    vegan celery soup served in white bowls and garnished with crunchy pita chips

    November 7, 2021 Gluten-Free Recipes

    Vegan Cream of Celery Soup

    Something about this simple cream of celery soup will capture your heart. Basic, yet sophisticated. Simple ingredients and vegan. You can make this soup in less than 30 minutes. No dairy. Just whole, simple ingredients. Cozy up to a bowl. Secret for the best creamy vegan soup Time and time again, I have been disappointed...

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    make ahead kale salad with beets and seeds

    October 24, 2021 Fresh Salads

    Make-Ahead Kale Salad

    I call simple make-ahead kale salad my getting through the crazy salad. This is my power salad. A simple base of kale, beets, cooked whole grains and seeds is so full of good for your nutrition all by itself, but it is also perfect for any other toppings that might strike your fancy. Make it...

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    side view of raspberry and poppy seed muffin, fresh raspberries in background

    October 17, 2021 Baked Goods and Desserts

    Raspberry Lemon Muffins

    If you love a classic lemon poppy seed muffin, you will love these Raspberry Lemon Muffins. Sweet and fresh raspberries, light and nutty poppy seeds, and bright fresh lemon. These muffins are just what you needed for a little breakfast treat. You can use fresh or frozen raspberries to make these muffins. More raspberries? Try...

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    September 13, 2021 Baked Goods and Desserts

    Perfect Lemon Muffins

    These are the lightest and fluffiest lemon muffins I have ever had. Not too sweet. Tender, with just the right amount of crust around the whole muffin! A lemon lover's dream! A muffin lover's dream too. These lemon muffins are just perfect for a weekend breakfast treat, but if you have any left after brunch...

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    cranberry rum sauce in a white serving dish with cinnamon

    September 11, 2021 Appetizers

    Spiced Cranberry Rum Sauce

    This spiced cranberry rum sauce is straight-up Christmas. Cinnamon. Cloves. Allspice. Cardamom. A hint of orange. And Rum! Stock your pantry while cranberries are fresh and cheap and get yourself ready for the holiday with this DIY holiday gift. If you are looking for more holiday recipes for gift-giving, try this red pepper and chilli...

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    August 25, 2021 Appetizers

    Tahini and Greek Yogurt Dip

    Whip up this easy tahini and Greek yogurt dip with kalamata olives the next time you have a bunch of fresh veggies. Tahini is the magic ingredient. It mellows the yogurt and adds just enough earthiness to stand up to sharp kalamata olives. Serve with fresh-cut veggies or slather on a pita with greens for...

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    eggplant stew with chickpeas served in a bowl with quinoa

    June 20, 2021 Beans and Legumes

    Mediterranean Eggplant Stew

    A simple eggplant stew recipe inspired by the late summer nights and Mediterranean flavours - olives, capers and oregano. Bold and fresh flavours. This recipe can be made in a slow cooker or an instant pot. Serve this stew with rice, couscous, quinoa or even warmed naan bread for a healthy plant-based meal. More vegetarian...

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    jars of strawberry banana jam

    June 13, 2021 Preserves

    Strawberry Banana Jam

    consider -- peanut butter on bananas (i slather it right on the banana, don't you?), or a strawberry-banana smoothie, maybe peanut butter and strawberry jam on toast

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    May 23, 2021 Fresh Salads

    High Protein Pasta and Carrot Salad with Cumin

    Warm spices and a tangy vinaigrette make this high protein pasta salad a go-to for make-ahead lunches and healthy summer meals. Simple ingredients, full flavour and fresh, this pasta and carrot salad will become a favourite. You can find pasta made from plant-based protein sources in most grocery stores. I've recently discovered all kinds of...

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    March 29, 2021 Vegetable Sides

    Carrot Mash with Miso

    Miso paste takes ordinary carrots to an extra-ordinary place in this easy carrot mash. This carrot mash with miso is simple enough for every day. Just 3 ingredients. Never serve boring carrots again. Looking for more carrot side dishes? Try classic oven-roasted maple glazed carrots or a bit more fancy orange glazed carrots with feta...

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    March 21, 2021 Beans and Legumes

    Easy Baked Tofu Recipe

    Easy baked tofu recipe takes minutes to prep and can be used for quick meals all week. Perfect for meal prep.

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    sea salt roasted almonds

    February 28, 2021 Appetizers

    Roasted Almonds with Thyme

    Thyme Roasted Almonds are addictively good and good for you! With olive oil and sea salt, this is a snack that you can feel good about. Filling and satisfying, roasted almonds are so easy to make. The first time I made these almonds, I made them to give as gifts to a few friends over...

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    February 8, 2021 dairy-free

    Vegan Iced Matcha Green Tea Latte

    Benefit from all the health-promoting properties of green tea in this sweet vegan iced matcha green tea latte. Just like Starbucks but half the price. Matcha green tea is full of antioxidants. Made with organic soy milk, this treat is vegan and high in protein too. This is a perfect afternoon pick me up. Green...

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    cabbage roll casserole after baking

    February 4, 2021 Vegetarian Recipes

    Vegetarian Cabbage Roll Casserole

    This vegetarian cabbage roll casserole is a hearty bake the whole family will love. Full of rich flavours and healthy plant-based protein, this vegetarian casserole is a crowd-pleaser, the creamy cheesy topping takes this dish from health food to comfort food. It's a must! This recipe looks long and has a few steps, but it...

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    Spanish millet in a skillet with avocado

    December 31, 2020 Gluten-Free Recipes

    Spanish Style Fried Millet

    Spanish Style Fried Millet is a spicy, whole-grain take on fried rice. This side dish is quick and simple to prepare and will remind you of those boxes of pre-seasoned Spanish rice and pasta blends. This millet makes a great side dish or as a base to a whole grain buddha bowl for lunch. How...

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    December 28, 2020 Vegetarian Recipes

    Oven Roasted Mushrooms with Garlic & Balsamic

    These oven roasted mushrooms with garlic and balsamic will lighten up your charcuterie boards and are perfect for snacking. Full of rich flavours of garlic and balsamic, this recipe is easy and quick to prepare. Perfect for entertaining. I make these garlicky oven-roasted mushrooms almost every time we do appetizer night. They are usually the...

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    December 22, 2020 Baked Goods and Desserts

    Whisky Pecan Pie Bars

    Classic, slightly gooey pecan pie bars. These are the ultimate casual dessert. I like mine with a touch of whisky in the filling. Serve cold or warm with a scoop of ice cream. Pecan pie is our of our favourite holiday treats. It really doesn't matter the holiday. Pecan pie seems to come out just...

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    dark chocolate crinkle cookies

    December 19, 2020 Baked Goods and Desserts

    Dark Chocolate Crinkle Cookies

    Everything you ever wanted in a chocolate cookie! Dark chocolate crinkle cookies are big, rich and dense with a slightly crinkly top. A handful of chocolate chips added to the batter at the end - because! never enough chocolate! I have been working on the most perfect crinkle cookie for a while now. I've tried...

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    a stack of soft chocolate chip cookies made with chocolate M&M candies

    December 14, 2020 Baked Goods and Desserts

    Soft Chocolate Chip Cookies

    This is our favourite soft chocolate chip cookie recipe. We like them big and substantial. Adding chocolate candies, not just chocolate chips, adds fun colour to these cookies. But feel free to add whatever you like - these are you do you cookies. I am repeatedly asked to just make plain chocolate chip cookies. No...

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    dark chocolate and almond biscotti on a white serving plater

    November 27, 2020 Baked Goods and Desserts

    Dark Chocolate Biscotti with Almonds

    Whole Wheat Dark Chocolate Biscotti with Almonds! This is an everyday cookie - not too sweet, full of whole grains including flaxseed, and enough dark chocolate and almonds to satisfy all your cravings. Biscotti are my favourite kind of cookie. 🥰 It might be this cookie's affinity for coffee ☕️, my day is not a...

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    November 21, 2020 Baked Goods and Desserts

    Orange and Cranberry Cake

    When fresh cranberries arrive in the stores I can't wait to start baking. This Orange and Cranberry Cake is so good. Sweet and tart and smells like a Christmas hug. I love fresh cranberries, especially for baking. They add such an intense and happy pop of red to baked goods. This time of year, next...

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    November 16, 2020 Appetizers

    Goat Cheese and Wild Mushroom Puff Pastry Pizza

    With cream goat cheese and rich balsamic , this wild mushroom puff pastry pizza is a simple appetizer, perfect for casual winter entertaining. The crust is light and flaky, pairing nicely with rich fall flavours of the mushrooms and goat cheese. Puff pastry makes everything feel a little bit more formal and fancy. Don't ya...

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    sweet potato and chickpea bowls with vegan queso cheese

    November 9, 2020 Vegetarian Recipes

    Sweet Potato Chickpea Taco Bowls

    Try these Sweet Potato Chickpea Taco Bowls for a simple weeknight dinner. Easy and quick to prepare. See below for meal prep instructions, all components of this meal can be made and prepped ahead to save you time on the busiest days. Sweet potatoes, roasted chickpeas and all the taco toppings you like in one...

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    cream lemon tahini dressing with freshly squeezed lemons in the background

    November 1, 2020 Fresh Salads

    All-Purpose Lemon Tahini Dressing

    A simple lemon tahini dressing that works on everything! I make this recipe almost weekly as part of my regular meal prep. Toss roasted vegetables or fresh kale with this creamy, lemon dressing for instant dinners. This recipe is just the thing to bring all your best meal bowls together. I believe everyone needs a...

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    fresh raspberry tart drizzled with white and dark chocolate

    October 17, 2020 Baked Goods and Desserts

    Fresh Raspberry Tart

    The Fresh Raspberry Tart is an impressive dessert perfect for entertaining any time of the year. Impressive but rather easy - this is a no-roll pastry! Raspberries are the star here, get the prettiest you can find. There is a thing about raspberries that to me just seems so regal. Raspberry anything says fancy. This...

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    acorn squash slow roasted in a sweet and tangy sauce on a serving platter

    October 13, 2020 dairy-free

    Spicy Slow Cooker Acorn Squash

    I'm in love with this sweet and spicy slow cooker acorn squash recipe. So much flavour, beautiful colours and all done in the crockpot! Perfect side dish for any special fall holiday meal or vegetarian main. As much as I love traditional roasted squash with brown sugar and butter with Thanksgiving dinner (I do, I...

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    October 6, 2020 Beans and Legumes

    How to cook dried chickpeas from scratch

    Cooking beans from scratch can take so much time. Use your slow cooker to cook your chickpeas hands-free! It's so easy. Takes no time at all, will save you money AND avoid all extra chemicals found in canned beans. This post was originally written in February 2012 (Yikes!!) and has been updated with new photos...

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    a stack of golden zucchini and lemon muffins

    September 21, 2020 Baked Goods and Desserts

    Lemony Zucchini Muffins

    You will love these sweet and light lemony zucchini muffins for packing in lunches or quick mid-day snacks. Packed with fresh zucchini and made with greek yogurt. Zucchini muffins are a nice change from fruity baked goods. And a great way to get some veggies into your fam - while they think it's just a...

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    September 6, 2020 Appetizers

    Goat Cheese, Onion and Pear Tart

    This recipe was first published in 2013, I've since updated it with more details and information. A rich and impressive tart. Sweet pears and caramelized onions are made for goat cheese. This is a savoury onion and pear tart. Not a dessert. Goat cheese tart filling is creamy and herbal. The pastry is made with...

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    vegan queso dip surrounded by red nacho chips with jalapenos

    August 31, 2020 Vegetarian Recipes

    The Best Vegan Queso Dip

    This quick vegan queso recipe will become your favourite. One little steps makes all the difference! Give this recipe a try. Creamy. Spicey. Cheesey. I have tried so many vegan cheese sauce recipes. I have tried making cheese sauce out of potatoes, other veggies, eggplant even. Always. Always I am dissapointed with the results. Until...

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    baked banana oatmeal with blueberry and peach

    August 22, 2020 Breakfast

    Healthy Baked Banana Oatmeal with Blueberries {G/F}

    Simple, sweet, and full of summer fruit, this baked banana oatmeal is a hit with the family. Healthy too! Gluten-free and dairy-free recipe. Make-ahead for busy mornings. This recipe was first published in 2012, it has been updated with new photos and more detailed instructions. We have blueberries. Kids like blueberries. And before you say...

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