Winter is officially here. The season of getting cozy, comfy, and bundled up is upon us. As we adjust to our hibernative states, our preferences for certain types of foods change as well. You may find yourselves craving more hearty, warming and comforting foods these days. We've created six new recipes to help you satisfy … [Read more...]
Tasty Gluten-Free Lemon Bars
Ingredients: Crust: 170 grams ground almond flour 3/4 cup sugar A pinch of salt 1 egg 2 egg whites Filling: 6 eggs 2 cups sugar 3 tablespoons potato flour (or gluten-free flour blend) Juice of two large lemons Preparation: Preheat the oven to 200 degrees Celsius (slightly less than 400 degrees … [Read more...]
Easy Meal: Sprouted Tofu Fried with Tamari
Low fat, high in protein, and very quick and easy to make. I love tofu done this way to add to any meal - they almost taste like Paneer cheese! I like to trade animal-based proteins for plant-based proteins a few times a week and sprouted tofu is a great option because it is easier to digest than regular tofu. This is … [Read more...]
Roasted Broccoli
I love simple recipes that taste great, are healthful but don’t have a lot of ingredients. Roasted vegetables of any kind are delicious with any meal. And Broccoli is rich in vitamins and minerals such as: Calcium Iron Niacin Phosphorous Potassium Riboflavin Thiamin and Zinc Here’s how I make … [Read more...]
Amazing Ground Turkey with Hoisin Sauce
I love this recipe because it doesn’t contain a lot of oils and I skip the sugar or honey and it still tastes great! It’s also a quick and easy recipe, make extra so you can take leftovers to work for lunch tomorrow. Ingredients: 3 Stalks Celery - chopped (optional) 2 Medium Onions – chopped 1 Large chunk of … [Read more...]
Home Made Bone Broth
Bone broth contains essential minerals, proteins and fat. When I cut up veggies for salads or stir fry, I save the ends and peels in a zip lock bag in my freezer. Later I use these veggie bits to enhance flavour and vitamin content of the broth. When you make broth you can use it right away or freeze it for using … [Read more...]
Vegan Borscht Recipe
Beets are great! They are a great source of dietary fiber, vitamin C, magnesium and potassium. This soup is flavourful, rich in protein, and a vibrant red and green. Perfect for chilly nights and special dinners. Ingredients: 2 tbs vegetable oil, such as olive oil or grapeseed oil 1 medium onion, peeled and … [Read more...]
Vegan Hot Chocolate
I love this recipe, it's low in sugar and satisfies the chocolate cravings. It's also high in magnesium and good for your heart. Enjoy! 1 cup milk of choice (I use oat or coconut) 2-3 tbsp cacao powder 1-2 tbsp sweetener of choice 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract 1/8 tsp sea salt Optional toppers: marshmallows, … [Read more...]
What’s the Scoop on Congee?
Do you ever wonder what you should eat when you’re sick? Maybe you’re recovering from the flu, a bad cold, or just general stomach upset. You want to eat something to fuel your body, but are thinking that the leftover pizza in the refrigerator may not be the best idea. You know you need to start slowly and don’t want … [Read more...]
Lettuce Wraps with Homemade Hoisin Sauce
Ingredients for filling: Ground meat or meat substitute Onion, 1 medium, chopped Mushrooms, any variety, chopped Small chunk of peeled & diced ginger root 2-3 cloves of garlic diced/pressed And iceberg, butter or romaine lettuce for wrapping the meat mixture Ingredients for Hoisin sauce: 1/4 … [Read more...]
Zesty Vegetarian Chipotle Chili with Butternut Squash
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons oil (coconut, butter, olive or grapeseed) 1 medium onion, chopped 1 butternut squash (smaller), peeled and cut into ½-inch cubes 1-2 cups chopped leafy greens (spinach, kale, chard, or brussel sprouts) 1 cup chopped mushrooms 3 cloves garlic, chopped 1 1/2 tablespoons chili … [Read more...]
Couscous with Root Vegetables
What is couscous? Many people think that couscous is a grain, but in fact, it is more like a pasta. It is made by rolling semolina durum whole wheat into tiny balls. There are three kinds of couscous, representing three different sizes. Moroccan couscous is the smallest, with the Israeli and Lebanese couscous being … [Read more...]
Thai Coconut Curry Squash Soup
Ingredients 1 large or 2 small Butternut or kabocha squash, seeded and quartered 2 tablespoons coconut oil or olive oil 1 medium yellow or white onion, chopped 4 garlic cloves, pressed or chopped 2 to 3 tablespoons Thai Red Curry paste 2 teaspoons ground coriander 1 large carrot or yam chopped 1 … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Chuck Roast
Ingredients: 4-6 lb Chuck roast Salt Pepper Thyme (Powder) Fresh Thyme – 2 sprigs (Optional) 6 Carrots cut into large pieces 4 Potatoes (optional) cut into large chunks 12 Mushrooms 1 Medium onion chopped 2 Cloves of garlic cut in halves 2 cups broth (beef, veggie or hot water) 2 TBS red wine Parsley or green … [Read more...]
Baked Sweet Potato Latkes for Hanukkah
Ingredients: One kilo grated and drained yam or sweet potato (with orange flesh) One medium chopped onion Two eggs, beaten ¼ cup whole wheat flour (or hummus flour for a gluten-free option) ¼ tsp baking powder ½ tsp salt ½ tsp ground cinnamon ¼ tsp ground nutmeg Preparation: Preheat … [Read more...]
Spinach and Mung Bean Stew in Tahini Sauce
Ingredients: 1 cup mung beans, preferably sprouted 4 cloves of garlic, chopped 1/2 medium onion, chopped 250 grams frozen spinach or 300 grams fresh spinach 3 tomatoes, cubed 1 large tablespoon tomato paste 1 tsp sweet paprika 1 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp salt, pepper to taste 1/4 cup whole tahini … [Read more...]
Healthy & Hearty Pumpkin Soup
Ingredients: 1.5 kilos pumpkin, peeled and cut into cubes 1 sweet potato, peeled and cut into cubes 1 medium onion, peeled and cut into cubes 3 carrots, peeled and cut 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated 100 grams butter Water or vegetable broth 1 tin of coconut milk Salt and white pepper according to … [Read more...]
Gluten Free Shortbread
Ingredients: 3/4 cup white rice flour 3/4 cup cornstarch ½ cup icing sugar Pinch of salt ¼ tsp. finely ground cardamom (optional) 3/4 cup butter 1 tsp. vanilla extract 2-3 tbsp. chopped unsalted pistachio nuts (optional) Directions: Whip the butter with an electric mixer for about 1 minute. Stir in the vanilla … [Read more...]
Gluten Free Turkey Stuffing with Apples, Pecans and Cranberries
1 1/2 cups wild rice 3/4 cup short-grain brown rice 6 cups stock, chicken, vegetable or water 1 tsp Unrefined sea or Himalayan salt 1 Tbs. extra virgin olive oil 1 small or medium onion, finely chopped 1 cup celery chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 Tbs. butter 2 apples, core and dice 1/3 cup pecans, coarsely … [Read more...]
Inflammatory Bowel Diet
Though this diet may seem counter intuitive because generally it is healthier to eat unrefined whole foods it is great diet for the flare up stage of Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. In fact for some it can be just as affective as prednisone. Grains: Refined white breads, buns, bagels, muffins, biscuits, soda … [Read more...]
