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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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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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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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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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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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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When the moon hits your eye like a big pumpkin pie These pumpkin pie squares are all the love of pumpkin pie but vegan and gluten free. Don’t fear, you will gobble this up in its bite size squares without even realizing you missed out on the extra sugar, dairy and eggs. This recipe is… Continue Reading Vegan Pumpkin Pie Squares – Gluten Free
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Pumpkin spice makes every thing nice! Sweet, savory and full of winter squash nutrients, this gluten free corn bread is a treat straight out of the oven and served up with soups, stews and chillies that make their way to the table in the cooler season. A fun twist on a traditional corn bread, this… Continue Reading Autumn Pumpkin Corn Bread – Gluten and Dairy Free
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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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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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