Recipes, Side Dishes

Garlicky Sautéed Kale

I try to make a point of eating greens every day but once in a while I get tired of eating raw salads, or sometimes I just don't feel like eating cold food (especially on cold winter days like today....brrr!). This cooked kale recipe is my go-to side dish this winter. It's loaded with garlic… Continue reading Garlicky Sautéed Kale

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Cold-Busting Herbal Tea

This tea recipe is one that's been passed down from my grandmother, to my mother, and now to me (even my daughter drinks it when she's feeling sick!). This is my go-to herbal tea when I come down with a cold. Combined with rest and nourishing foods it has helped me get better quickly every… Continue reading Cold-Busting Herbal Tea

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Chickpea and Guacamole Wraps (Vegan And Gluten-Free)

I was trying to figure out a quick meal after an unexpected errand left me with only about half an hour to make dinner tonight. I checked the freezer and found some chickpeas I had soaked and cooked last week, opened the fridge and saw the guacamole I had bought from Costco a few days… Continue reading Chickpea and Guacamole Wraps (Vegan And Gluten-Free)

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Creamy Spaghetti With Sweet Potatoes, Hemp Seeds and Goat Cheese (Vegetarian And Gluten-Free)

I've been making this recipe for a few years now and after altering it a few times it has now become a favourite. The original recipe was from EatingWell but I wanted to make the sauce a little simpler while adding more protein, iron, and healthy fat. I took out the tomatoes, vinegar and lemon… Continue reading Creamy Spaghetti With Sweet Potatoes, Hemp Seeds and Goat Cheese (Vegetarian And Gluten-Free)

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Loaded Vegetarian Nachos With Lentils And Blackbeans

I've recently been letting my daughter decide the menu for one night a week and tonight she decided she wanted nachos for dinner. Now I obviously wasn't going to allow her to just eat chips and cheese for dinner so I decided to make loaded nachos with plenty of veggies and vegetarian protein. My daughter… Continue reading Loaded Vegetarian Nachos With Lentils And Blackbeans