Sometimes a meal that you quickly throw together can become one of the tastiest! That is exactly how my Easy Chicken Pesto Dish was created. I took what I had in my fridge at the time and viola! This has become a staple go-to-dish in my house, it uses simple ingredients and takes little time […]
Creamy Butternut Squash Soup (Dairy free)
Who doesn’t love a good butternut squash soup? This is such a comforting recipe, easy to make and perfect for those cozy fall/winter days. Ingredients: 1 large butternut squash peeled cut and cubed 1 leek cut in half (cut off dark green top and discard, slice the light green/white part of the leek in half length-wise, […]
‘Spanakopita’ Cakes
This recipe makes about 20-25 depending on how small or big they are made. It sounds like a lot, but these come in handy! They are such a great snack on the go or paired with a nice salad- makes a great lunch! This recipe was adapted from Green Kitchen Stories, Spinach and Quinoa Patties. […]
Tasty Meatballs (Beef)
Ingredients 1 slice of Gluten free bread toasted and left to dry out for 5-10min *Note: It is NOT safe to assume that everything with a gluten free label is healthy. Please read the ingredients, many GF breads have a lot of nasties! *I use a brand called Thornbury Bakery, Original Chia Bread. This is […]
Chicken Fingers (Gluten Free)
Ingredients 2 chicken breasts OR turkey cut into strips (organic, antibiotic + hormone free) 1 organic egg “Breading” mixture ½ cup brown rice flour ½ cup ground hazelnuts or almonds ½ cup ground sunflower seeds ½ tsp. sea salt ½ tsp. garlic powder ½ tsp. Italian seasoning (I use Simply Organic) 1 tsp. paprika pepper […]
“KD” Pasta Sauce
This recipe was originally supposed to be a roasted red pepper sauce, but it happened that I only had 2 red bell peppers and 1 yellow. When it was time to blend it all together I couldn’t believe how orange it was! It immediately reminded me of Kraft Dinner- only with out all the processed […]
“Breaded” Turkey Strips
I have been hunting for a healthier store bought bread crumb mixture for quite some time now. But, I always went home empty handed. Gluten free is surely something you can find now.. but that doesn’t mean it is healthy, or that you don’t have to read the ingredients. Many are filled with ingredients like yeast, starch, […]
Fasolakia (Green Bean Stew)
Ingredients 1 medium onion 4 cloves of garlic ¼ cup high quality extra virgin olive oil 4 large fresh tomatoes (OR 2 cups worth of crushed tomato) 4 cups fresh green beans (washed and ends trimmed) 2 large carrots (cut in coins or in strips) OR 1 large sweet potato chopped into cubes 1-cup flat […]
Crispy Quinoa Crust Pizza
Who doesn’t love pizza? It is a favourite “junk” food for many people! But, for those who get terrible digestion upset after eating a greasy + cheesy + doughy slice (I am one of those people) it just isn’t worth it! That doesn’t mean we can’t eat pizza! Eating healthy is not about depriving yourself […]
Brussel Sprouts Mean Business!
I know what you are thinking…”Really brussel sprouts???”. I’m not going to lie, I would pass by these miniature cabbage looking things every time I went to the grocery store, never once looking back. Boy, was I missing out! These little guys are anything but little in regards to the amount of nutrient value they […]