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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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
How to cook 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Easy Mixed Berry Crumble Pie {Vegan}
When a vegan dessert is easy and impressive there is no reason not to make it all summer long. This Mixed Berry Crumble Pie is full of all the best summer fruits. This post was originally written in 2013. I've updated with new photos and more information including step by step photos. You can see...
Strawberry Crumb Bars
Strawberry crumb bars are a favorite summer treat. The freshest and juiciest summer ripe strawberries baked into a sweet buttery shortbread-like cookie with crumb topping. These bars are my go-to for summer BBQs and celebrations. Easy to pull together and always a crowd-pleaser. You might want to try this fresh strawberry ice cream cake if...
Easy Jalapeno Poppers
This recipe originally appeared in 2013, it has been updated with new photos and improved simplified instructions. You will love this easy jalapeno popper recipe. Cheesy stuffed jalapeno peppers roasted on the BBQ for an easy summer treat. Don't forget to serve with a simple cilantro mayo. This is a meat-free and gluten-free recipe. I...
Cannellini Bean Salad with Roasted Red Pepper
A fresh summery medley. This cannellini bean salad is dressed up with roasted red peppers and a hint of citrus. For me this is the perfect light summer dinner... just give me a slice of crusty bread and I'm happy. Sometimes you need a light summer dinner. Honestly, I could eat like this every day....
Summer Succotash
This! This is summer comfort food. A late summer succotash - fresh sweet corn, butternut squash and lima beans lightly cooked in a sweet, lovely broth. Serve with roasted potatoes to soak up all the juices and turn this traditional side dish into a vegetarian main meal. Preserve the summer harvest with this recipe -...
Strawberry Vanilla Ice Cream Cake
Welcome Summer with this Strawberry Vanilla Ice Cream Cake. An easy but show-stopping no-bake dessert. Vanilla and strawberry ice cream layered with fresh strawberry sauce in a vanilla cookie crust. This ice cream cake is refreshing and light, a favorite frozen dessert during the hotter months. It's finally summer! Already, we have experienced days when...
Oven Roasted Asparagus
Oven-roasted asparagus is easy! Asparagus quickly cooks to perfection in a hot oven with little prep and little tending. making it an easy side dish any time. I've dressed this asparagus with a rich balsamic vinegar. Asparagus season tends to be quick, and I try to take full advantage of it. I leared to roast...
Black Bean Salsa
Bust out this recipe when the avocados and tomatoes are ripe! Serve this black bean salsa with chips for a healthy and fresh dip or use to top your favorite taco. Vegan. Gluten-free and WFPB. The sun is finally showing through and I feel it. It's coming through the windows and warming up the kitchen....
Granola Cookies {Vegan}
These sweet and crunchy granola cookies are hearty and filling for easy grab and go snacks or even a quick breakfast. Instead of store-bought granola bars, make these homemade treats. Vegan. I love granola. I love the crunch and sweetness. I especially like it when I find a big chunk of granola in the bowl....
Tomato Soup with Gnocchi + Spinach
A bowl of comfort! This Tomato Gnocchi Soup is creamy, filling and full of basil and garlic flavors. This soup is ready in less than 30 minutes. Serve with a loaf of crusty bread for a simple family dinner. I would have to say that not much is cozier or comforting than a hearty bowl...
Sweet Carrot Loaf
A sweet easy quick bread, this carrot loaf is lightly spiced and scented with a hint of orange. I've added walnuts for a bit of crunch and topped with an easy, creamy, cream cheese frosting. For when you are craving carrot cake but don't want to make a whole cake. Umm.. hello? I really don't...
Sesame Green Beans with Garlic
Garlicky and crisp. This is our favorite way to have our green beans. Sesame Green Beans take about 15 minutes to prepare and use just 5 ingredients. These garlicky green beans are our favorite way to eat green beans! An easy recipe, using simple ingredients, AND is 1000x better than just steamed beans. I seriously...