seasonal cooking

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Apple Pie Smoothie

The taste of fall comfort in a cup! Yum! It sounds a little odd but this apple pie smoothie is the breakfast babe! I had an abundance of apples and had to start getting creative and out came a new edition to my smoothie rotations! Fresh (or frozen) apples along with some familiar pie spices… Continue Reading Apple Pie Smoothie

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Vegan Apple Crumble – Dairy and Gluten Free

You’ll crumble to have this apple dessert! Looking for a way to use the abundance of apples that come our way in the autumn? This recipe makes a great fall breakfast, snack or dessert and is a great addition to family gatherings and seasonal potluck dinners with friends! Full of fiber, Vitamin C and a… Continue Reading Vegan Apple Crumble – Dairy and Gluten Free

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Cozy Autumn Apple Sauce

Bubble, boil and brew, this apple sauce is yummy through and through! Autumn is full of familiar and comforting smells and tastes and this apple sauce brings home the cozy! If you are looking for a way to use up the abundance of fresh apples in the fall, this easy recipe is a winner! You… Continue Reading Cozy Autumn Apple Sauce

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Kohlrabi and Apple Salad with Tarragon Dressing

Kohl-what-abi? If you have never tried kohlrabi, here is an easy salad recipe for an introduction! This alien looking vegetable is like a cross between a turnip and a cabbage with fresh green leaves randomly growing out of its thick skin. Similar to broccoli,  cabbage and brussels sprouts it is part of the cruciferous family… Continue Reading Kohlrabi and Apple Salad with Tarragon Dressing

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Fresh Fava Beans with Garlic Butter

Sure to be a Fava-rite! Fava beans, otherwise known as broad beans, are one of the oldest cultivated members of the legume family.  The furry pods carry the large “pea” which are harvested through late spring into the fall. High in fiber, plant protein and essential vitamins and minerals, these beans are a novelty through… Continue Reading Fresh Fava Beans with Garlic Butter

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Strawberry Rhubarb Chia Jam

I hope you like jammin’ This very simple to prepare fruit spread uses the gel forces of chia seed to thicken and bind it together adding all the extra nutrition chia has to offer. Packed with fiber, omega’s, plant protein and micro-nutrients, chia are little seeds with a big impact. Rhubarb is also high in… Continue Reading Strawberry Rhubarb Chia Jam

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Chocolate Coated Marzipan Bites

Scrumptiously delicious! These sweet poppers are far from my usual low sugar recipes but are one of our favourite little nibbles to create every holiday season. It makes the list every year when my daughter and I team up in the kitchen for some quality family time. This is a simple version of a traditional… Continue Reading Chocolate Coated Marzipan Bites

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Vegan Peppermint Patties with Shredded Coconut

A fun and sassy peppermint flavoured dessert for the winter season These peppermint patties have made it into my holiday treats for the last few years now as they are fun and different. Using shredded coconut and a generous hit of peppermint extract, then dipped in melted dark chocolate, these little plant based Christmas bombs… Continue Reading Vegan Peppermint Patties with Shredded Coconut

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Sausage and Lentil Stew with Winter Root Vegetables

Warm up with this hardy and healthy winter stew! Full of some fun and different ingredients, this winter stew comes together easily and is packed full of nutrition. A mix of sausage and lentil provides a protein rich base for the root vegetables to compliment. Parsnips, turnip and cabbage bring a different highlight from the… Continue Reading Sausage and Lentil Stew with Winter Root Vegetables

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Inner Vision Health and Wellness Karyn Lawson RMT INHC