Salty, savory, spicy, crunchy…yum! Chickpeas are one of the most common beans out there and can be used in a variety of ways from veggie burgers, falafels, hummus, salads and curry’s just to name a few. Here I have roasted them up into crunchy savory little snacks of deliciousness. I love combining them with roasted… Continue Reading Roasted Chickpeas
A wholesome, healthy way to use left over brown rice! Looking to use up your left over brown rice? This salad is a healthy whole grain salad that is rich in fiber, healthy fats and vitamins and minerals. Great for a weeknight side and left over lunches for the weekdays. Tahini dressing can also be… Continue Reading Creamy Lemon and Tahini Brown Rice Salad
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Go gluten fre with this grain free tabouli! Love the flavors of a traditional tabouli salad but looking for a gluten free version? Skip the bulgar and try this grain free variety with grated cauliflower instead. Swap in some quinoa to up the protein content if desired. Low carb, high fiber and full of fresh… Continue Reading cauliflower tabouli Salad
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The Middle East meets Korean cuisine with food fusion fireworks! Kimchee, a spicy and tangy Korean fermented food, is the star of the show in this hummus twist. Rich in probiotics, fiber and protein, rounded out with a unique flavour, you’ll keep on dippin’ for more! Ingredients: Directions: Enjoy with veggies, crackers, in wraps, on… Continue Reading Chick-Chee Hummus
Mmm…Marvolous Miso Marinade! This simple, pro-biotic rich, miso sauce can be used in your weeknight stir-fries, drizzled over roasted or steamed veggies or added to lift your grain bowls. Here we have taken it and used it as a tofu marinade and then grilled the tofu steaks on the BBQ. Ingredients: For sauce For Grilling:… Continue Reading Miso Marinated Grilled Tofu
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Give your gut the gift of goodness! Easy versions of sauerkraut can be as simple as red or green cabbage but I took this one a little further adding onions, ginger, garlic and hot peppers, along with a little apple to round it out! If you want to try a straight up Sauerkraut to start… Continue Reading Karynkraut – A twist on Traditional Sauerkraut
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The magic of symbiosis Fermented foods seem all the rage today in the health food world from kamboucha to kimchee to kefir. So what’s the hype all about? The definition of fermentation is the chemical breakdown of a substance by bacteria, yeast or other micro-organisms, typically involving effervescence and the giving off of heat. Say… Continue Reading Fabulous Ferments and why they are a Must in Your Diet
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Rainy spring days made cozy Soups are most certainly a fall and winter comfort food but this asparagus soup is packed with warming flavours, hidden vegetables and comes out on the cooler rainy days of spring to highlight the versatility of The Almighty Asparagus! The creaminess of this soup is derived from boiling down potatoes… Continue Reading Creamy Ham and Asparagus Chowder-Dairy Free
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Sometimes simple is super! Keep it simple with this quick sautéed asparagus finished with a dash of balsamic vinegar! There is really nothing to it but it is one of my personal favourite ways to eat asparagus all season long! Makes a great veggie side dish for any meal and you will reap the benefits… Continue Reading Simple Sautéed Asparagus with Balsamic Vinegar
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King of the vegetables Nothing speaks spring like the vibrant green stalks of the asparagus plant! This incredible vegetable is considered one of the top most nutritious veggies out there! Its culinary uses can be Traced backed to Greece over 2500 years ago but it is now grown all over the world and thrives in… Continue Reading the Almighty Asparagus
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