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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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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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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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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The perfect seasoning for your next taco night This DYI taco seasoning is easy, tasty and perfectly balanced in its flavors. Add it to refried beans, chicken, beef, pork or roasted veggies then add them to these homemade masa harina flour tacos for a crowd pleasing feast! Ingredients: Directions: Love tacos? Try making your own… Continue Reading DIY Taco Seasoning
Fresh tacos equals happy belly’s! One day I decided I wanted to attempt home made tacos, like dough and all, and recruited my husband to the team! We haven’t bought store bought tacos since! Although the dough is made from very simple ingredients, making them homemade is something that needs dialling in. With a little… Continue Reading Homemade Masa Harina Flour Tacos – A Crowd Pleaser
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Woot woot check out this righteous root Turmeric root has made its way into the spot light in the last few years flexing its super hero powers of protection. There are many on going studies on the efficacy of turmeric as a potent anti-inflammatory agent and defender against cancer cells and free radicals in the… Continue Reading Turmeric – A Super Spice
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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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“She just smiled and gave me a Vegemite sandwich” – From Down Under by Men at Work Have you ever seen an Australian light up at the word Vegemite? They are addicted to the stuff! Makes me wonder what else is added to keep them all coming back for more! It is certainly an “acquired”… Continue Reading Vegemite – the taste of Australia
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Let seeds be thine energy! Looking for a healthy energy bar that is nutrient dense, easy to make and scrumptious? This one hits the mark! Full of seed proteins and nutrients, healthy fats and a natural sweetener that isn’t refined, this bar will keep you going when you need a little mid day pick me… Continue Reading Mixed Seed Energy Bars
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