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pumpkin pie squares, vegan and gluten free

Vegan Pumpkin Pie Squares – Gluten Free

When the moon hits your eye like a big pumpkin pie These pumpkin pie squares are all the love of pumpkin pie but vegan and gluten free. Don’t fear, you will gobble this up in its bite size squares without even realizing you missed out on the extra sugar, dairy and eggs. This recipe is… Continue Reading Vegan Pumpkin Pie Squares – Gluten Free

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Pumpkin Corn Bread - Gluten Free

Autumn Pumpkin Corn Bread – Gluten and Dairy Free

Pumpkin spice makes every thing nice! Sweet, savory and full of winter squash nutrients, this gluten free corn bread is a treat straight out of the oven and served up with soups, stews and chillies that make their way to the table in the cooler season. A fun twist on a traditional corn bread, this… Continue Reading Autumn Pumpkin Corn Bread – Gluten and Dairy Free

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A variety of winter squash

The Wonderful World of Winter Squash

Pump-kin up your menu with these hardy and nutrient rich vegetables Okay, let’s start by clearing up the fact that squash is, indeed, a fruit as it contains seeds and is produced from a flower. Whatever, we’re over it already! What is more important is that squash is a delicious and nutritionally dense plant food,… Continue Reading The Wonderful World of Winter Squash

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Refried Pinto Beans for Burritos, Tacos or Layered Dips Pinto Beans

Refried Pinto Beans for Burritos, Tacos or Layered Dips

Don’t forget those nutritious beans! This refried bean recipe is a great addition for filling your tacos, burritos or creating a layered dip for corn chips. Simple and simply delicious, it is packed full of flavour and  plant protein. Ingredients: Directions: Here are more taco recipes to try: Homemade Masa Harina Flour Tacos – A… Continue Reading Refried Pinto Beans for Burritos, Tacos or Layered Dips

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Black bean and corn Salad, or Salsa

Black Bean and Corn Salad, or Salsa

Salad or salsa? You choose! This black bean and corn salad, or salsa, makes a great side for potlucks, picnics and for taco night! It also makes great left overs for weekday lunches. Leave out the jalapeño if you aren’t fond of spice or kick it up by adding a jalapeño with its seeds. Rich… Continue Reading Black Bean and Corn Salad, or Salsa

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Chunky Avacado and Pear Salsa

Chunky Pear and Avocado Salsa

This pair make a smashing combo! If you love avocado you know that it pairs with almost anything! Rich in healthy fats and high in anti-oxidants, adding avocado to your diet is a great way to up your nutrition and curb food cravings. I whipped up this salsa for an autumn combo for family taco… Continue Reading Chunky Pear and Avocado Salsa

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Creamy Butternut Squash Soup with Fresh Turmeric and Ginger

Creamy Butternut Squash Soup with Fresh Turmeric and Ginger

What’s autumn without butternut squash soup? Warm up your autumn nights with this mildly spiced butternut squash soup. Creamy and comforting, this soup is anti-inflammatory and rich in anti-oxidants for a power house of nutrition and is simple to make with only a few ingredients. Great for lunch left-overs and freezes well. Ingredients: Directions: *Note:… Continue Reading Creamy Butternut Squash Soup with Fresh Turmeric and Ginger

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Baked Breaded Zucchini Sticks with Almond Flour

Baked Breaded Zucchini StickS With Almond Flour

What to do with all those zukes! If you are a beginner gardener, growing zucchini makes you feel like a pro! I remember asking my husband if he had picked the zucchini from the garden and he replied “it wasn’t very big yet” to which I replied, “if you don’t keep and eye on it,… Continue Reading Baked Breaded Zucchini StickS With Almond Flour

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Lentil Shepherds Pie

Lentil Shepard’s Pie

A vegetarian twist on a classic comfort food Looking for a new whole food, plant based recipe to add to your meal planning? This lentil pie is packed full of plant proteins, fiber and micro-nutrients and boasts big savory flavour! This recipe requires some time to prepare so is a great one to bring together… Continue Reading Lentil Shepard’s Pie

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Simple Autemn Harvest Borscht

Simple Autumn Harvest Borscht

Can’t beet this classic! I had the good fortune of being the recipient of some traditional Doukhobors cuisine made by my children’s Great Grandma before she passed and her Borsht was one of them! Although this recipe is no whereas perfect as Granny Merry’s, it is amazing how good a combination of late summer/early autumn… Continue Reading Simple Autumn Harvest Borscht

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