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Every day healthy recipes for busy families

Creamy Vegan “Caesar” dressing 27/06/2016

My first post back from my three month long hiatus, is a delicious and creamy plant based caesar style dressing. Made from pure ingredients which I love to use on a daily basis. Super yummy and extremely nourishing.

Creamy Vegan “Caesar” dressing I’m back! I can hardly believe I wrote my last post almost three months ago. The past few months have been quite eventful, hence my time away.  I have some exciting news to share. I am offici…

15/04/2016

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28/03/2016
Easter eggs colored naturally! 26/03/2016

Happy Easter! If you haven't gotten around to coloring eggs yet, try these simple and all natural recipes to color your eggs beautifully!

Easter eggs colored naturally! Over the last few years I’ve been on a mission to colour Easter eggs naturally.  My girls and I love to colour eggs but I’ve always disliked using artificial colours, even if it’s…

Stop- It's Not Just a W**d! It's One of the Most Unrecognized Health-Boosting Plants... 23/02/2016

I've grown up eating this w**d! My mom has always sworn that it's super healthy. I've always eaten it because it tastes great! Good to know some of its amazing benefits!

Stop- It's Not Just a W**d! It's One of the Most Unrecognized Health-Boosting Plants... Yes, it IS considered a common w**d to many. But it has more beneficial Omega 3 fatty acids than many fish oils and one of the highest levels of vitamin A among all leafy green vegetables!

split pea soup 18/02/2016

A simple and quick dinner, perfect for a busy weeknight. Packed with protein, fibre and rich in vitamins and minerals. Comfort food at its best.

split pea soup I recently learned that peas are a legume and packed with protein!  This was great news for me as I love peas and as I generally depend on plant food as my source of protein. Protein wasn’t a…

Energizing Chocolate Smoothie 08/02/2016

This smoothie provides energizing nutrients to get your day going. It's creamy, chocolaty and delicious!

Energizing Chocolate Smoothie This smoothie truly lives up to its name!  It is packed with energizing nutrients and full of chocolaty goodness! Adding this smoothie to your breakfast rotation is a great way to sweeten up your w…

Ultimate Green Smoothie 27/01/2016

Ultimate Green Smoothie You may be wondering why I chose this particular name for this smoothie. Truthfully, I couldn’t think of a better name. I considered calling the anti inflammatory smoothie or nutrient dense…

“Truffles” 23/01/2016

A guilt free decadent snack with no baking required. Will satisfy your sweet tooth while stabilizing your blood sugar!

“Truffles” Sometimes a girls gotta have some chocolate and today is just one of those days. The weather’s gloomy, the kids are cranky and all I want is to cozy up on my couch and eat my bonbons. But I w…

Overnight “Minute” Oatmeal (steel cut) 11/01/2016

Prepare steel cut oats within one minute overnight and have a warm, delicious, and highly nutritious breakfast ready and waiting for you in the morning. No excuses for skipping breakfast when you have a quick recipe like this at hand!

Overnight “Minute” Oatmeal (steel cut) Weekday mornings are a zoo in my household and I’m being kind by saying that. Most mornings are adrenaline pumping hectic – like many households across the globe. My hubby and I need to…

Dal Makhani 07/01/2016

A spicy aromatic dish that won't disappoint! High in fibre and protein and packed with vitamins and minerals!

Dal Makhani There used to be an Indian buffet restaurant around the corner from my office which my co-worker and I would visit from time to time. We’d eaten at this place a handful of times, when it sad…

Zaalouk 28/12/2015

If you like eggplants you'll certainly love this tasty little dish! Easy to make and sure to satisfy!

Zaalouk I’m not sure which I enjoy more, saying the word zaalouk or eating this tasty little dish. Zaalouk was first introduced to me at a potluck party I attended a few years ago. There were a lot o…

Warm quinoa stir fry 19/12/2015

Prepare this protein dense, vegan dish in less than 30 min. Nutrient dense and delicious! What more could you ask for from a meal?!

Warm quinoa stir fry I’ll be frank with you. I ate so much quinoa over the summer in the form of quinoa salads that as of late, I’ve felt ‘quinoa-ed out’. Yes I know I just turned a noun into a …

Old Fashioned Popcorn 18/12/2015

Delicious and nutritious! Eat this cozied up with a loved one and you'll double the benefits!

Old Fashioned Popcorn The human touch is a powerful tool we have at our disposal. Yet many people spend days, weeks, months and even years without physical human contact. We may think that’s just fine, but it has …

Chocolaty rice crisps 11/12/2015

These are simply delicious and the best part... no baking required! Simple ingredients make a chocolaty and healthy treat. Enjoy!

Chocolaty rice crisps ‘Tis the season for chocolate. Well at least that’s how I feel during this festive time of year. But the chocolate that’s offered at most gatherings isn’t necessarily what …

Refried bean green “burrito” 09/12/2015

This is a quick and delicious vegan meal. Perfect for dinner or lunch and will keep you full for hours! This was my lunch for today and I loved every bite! Let me know how it turns out!

Refried bean green “burrito”   This post is for my friends who have requested some vegetarian recipes. Well my friends I will do this for you with pleasure! I’m not a vegan or vegetarian or raw foodist or any label for t…

Kitchari 04/12/2015

A warming dish on a chilly day! Wonderful soothing meal that will leave you full and satisfied. A blend on mung beans, brown rice and butternut squash provides a nutrient dense dish packed with vitamins and minerals!

Kitchari Kitchari, my beloved ‘go to’ meal when I feel off balance and need a calming, comforting dish to reground me.  I have a few favorite meals but I can safely say this is my favorite dish.…

The forgotten lupine bean 03/12/2015

Hope you enjoy your lupine beans because they're packed with essential vitamins and minerals. High in protein, only second to the soy bean! In this post you'll find step by step instructions of how to make this delicious snack and also some of the health benefits.

The forgotten lupine bean Lupine beans are foreign to most people here in North America, but they’ve always been a staple in my home growing up. When I got to know my husbands family it became apparent that it was a s…

Chocolate cupcake … did I mention it’s made with black beans? 02/12/2015

This is a super easy protein rich cupcake. I hope you enjoy it as much as we do. A simple cupcake that my kids absolutely love!

Chocolate cupcake … did I mention it’s made with black beans? This is my very first post because it is my new favorite recipe!! Those who know me you know that I’m constantly experimenting in the kitchen. My kitchen is my safe haven. It’s a place …