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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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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“Millions of peaches, peaches for me!” – From The Presidents of the United States of America Out of all the stone fruits, peaches are my absolute favourite! Smoothies, salsa’s, jams, crisps, fresh cut in yogurt, fruit salad and topping oatmeal, I put peaches in everything when they are in season! This crisp has been this… Continue Reading Blueberry Peach Crisp – Vegan and Gluten Free
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Taking tofu to the next level! These crispy battered tofu cubes are a treat topped on noodle and rice bowls or on top of your favourite stir-fried veggies. This recipe uses chickpea/garbanzo bean flour to coat for the batter making them rich in protein and totally gluten free. Most delicious straight out of the oven… Continue Reading Crispy Baked Tofu
It’s all about the sauce! I love this recipe because it is quick and simple and you can even prep most of it ahead of time. It is so versatile and you can mix and match your seasonal vegetables, your protein and your sauce. It is a great dish for family meals as you can… Continue Reading Build your own Noodle Bowls – Asian Inspired
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Hot or cold, these beans are gold! Looking for a new way to prepare green beans? Dish this up as a warm side or make ahead and chill in the fridge for a summer salad, either way this side tastes great! A tangy yogurt sauce mixed with mild curry spices rounds this pro-biotic rich, high… Continue Reading Green Beans and Roasted Cauliflower with Curried Yogurt Sauce
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Sometimes simple is best! This easy green bean recipe combines steamed summer beans with butter and vanilla, that’s it! I first tasted this delicacy as a side dish in a higher end restaurant, little did I know there really was no secret! This is a great way to serve up abundant green beans of summer!… Continue Reading Simple Vanilla Green Beans
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“Bean” looking for a versatile summer salad? This one has you covered! This 4 bean summer salad is a great go to for a potluck dinner, camping or hot days when you want something easy that stores well. Both fresh green beans and canned shell beans come together with a few simple ingredients in a… Continue Reading Marinaded 4 Bean Summer Salad
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if Jack only new the true value of those magic beans at the market! Beans and legumes have been a fundamental part of human history for centuries providing a complex profile of nutrition. They were instrumental in the migration of people across oceans and over land masses as they provided the sustenance needed. Part of… Continue Reading Beans and Legumes – A healthy diet choice
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Looking for a crunchy, savory snack? Say good-bye to unhealthy potato chips and yes to these delicious little crunchy gems of goodness! Edamame beans are the young and tender soy beans that can be eaten fresh, straight out of the pod. They are high in protein, fiber, vitamins and minerals and anti-oxidants and make a… Continue Reading Roasted Edamame
