“Millions of peaches, peaches for me!” – From The Presidents of the United States of America Out of all the stone fruits, peaches are my absolute favourite! Smoothies, salsa’s, jams, crisps, fresh cut in yogurt, fruit salad and topping oatmeal, I put peaches in everything when they are in season! This crisp has been this… Continue Reading Blueberry Peach Crisp – Vegan and Gluten Free
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Nothing says Italy like the red, green and white of a Caprese Salad! This modern version of the Caprese salad of Italy is sure to be a win on your dinner table this summer. Fresh tomatoes and bright flavoured basil mixed with a mild soft mozzarella cheese and lifted with a balsamic reduction dressing makes… Continue Reading Bocconcini, Tomato, Basil Salad with Balsamic Reduction Dressing
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Hot or cold, these beans are gold! Looking for a new way to prepare green beans? Dish this up as a warm side or make ahead and chill in the fridge for a summer salad, either way this side tastes great! A tangy yogurt sauce mixed with mild curry spices rounds this pro-biotic rich, high… Continue Reading Green Beans and Roasted Cauliflower with Curried Yogurt Sauce
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Sometimes simple is best! This easy green bean recipe combines steamed summer beans with butter and vanilla, that’s it! I first tasted this delicacy as a side dish in a higher end restaurant, little did I know there really was no secret! This is a great way to serve up abundant green beans of summer!… Continue Reading Simple Vanilla Green Beans
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“Bean” looking for a versatile summer salad? This one has you covered! This 4 bean summer salad is a great go to for a potluck dinner, camping or hot days when you want something easy that stores well. Both fresh green beans and canned shell beans come together with a few simple ingredients in a… Continue Reading Marinaded 4 Bean Summer Salad
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Don’t let this pesto recipe e-scape your attention! Mmmmm, I love adding the green flowering tops of garlic into everything when they are coming out of the garden! This scape pesto is no exception! It brings green garlicky goodness and basil together creating a spicy and earthy combo, delicious for sauces and dips! It is… Continue Reading Garlic Scape and Basil Pesto
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Time to step away from traditional! There is nothing more delightful than all the fresh greens and herbs growing in abundance in the early summer. The trick is trying to figure out what to do with all that abundance! One solution…pesto! The great thing about pesto is that it is so versatile! Use it on… Continue Reading Green Onion and Mixed Herb Pesto
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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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Satisfy your Caesar craving without gluten and dairy with this variation. Who doesn’t love a Caesar Salad? But have you ever ordered a Caesar at a restaurant excited to dive into all that garlicky goodness only to be overwhelmed with to much rich dressing, crouton inflicted gum injuries and cheap bacon bits?There are Caesar salads… Continue Reading Homemade Caesar Salad with Candied Yam Croutons-Gluten and Dairy free
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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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