Can’t beet this veggie! All you need to do is look at that gorgeous colour to know that beets are a super food! Cultivated for both medicinal and culinary purposes for centuries, this deep reddish purple coloured root veggie has an extraordinary profile of nutrition and health benefits. It was believed that due to their… Continue Reading Beets are Boss
Can beet this combo! Summer salads are my favourite and this beet and orange salad is no exception! In fact, it makes its rotation all year long. Beets are an extraordinary vegetable for health, like really, the colour says it all! Not only are they high in fiber, vitamins, minerals and some plant proteins, they… Continue Reading Beet and Orange Salad with Rosemary Balsamic Vinaigrette
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Move over coleslaw there’s a Super Slaw in town! It came down to this…I was soon to be out of the house for a few days and was on a mission to use everything in the fridge and not spend any money on groceries before our trip. I had a quarter of a red cabbage,… Continue Reading Super Slaw with Creamy nutritional Yeast Dressing
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IT’S ALIVE!!! Nature has provided everything we need upon this planet for our survival and we are intrinsically entwined with the world around us. For thousands of years, humans have learned how to prepare and unpack the nutrients in the foods accessible to them and this includes germinating grains, seeds, nuts and beans, helping make… Continue Reading A Beginners Guide to Kitchen Sprouting
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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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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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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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3, 2, 1 Blast off! Ready to get your day started with a energizing boost? This is my go to morning smoothie in the summer when the berries are abundant and the greens and herbs are knocking on the door! This smoothie has everything you need to start your day from protein, omega’s, berry and… Continue Reading Berry Blast morning smoothie
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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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