This roasted rhubarb apple crisp recipe is so simple – with only 6 ingredients and minimal prep time, it is the perfect springtime dish. The crisp topping is based on oats, and is free of refined flour and refined sugar, making it a healthy high-fibre dessert. Why roast the rhubarb? To save on dishes and…
This recipe is a favourite for those mid-week meals when you are looking for something quick and easy. I love how easy this peanut sauce is to make, and that no fancy ingredients are required. This recipe was shared with me by one of my favourite people, who loves peanut butter more than anyone I…
Spring marks the arrival of herring roe on kelp and excitement is in the air as this Pacific Northwest Coast delicacy is traded and sold all along the coast. This is my mother’s Asian-inspired recipe for roe on kelp and continues to be my favourite way of preparing it. An Indigenous food, rooted…
Need a quick and easy lentil salad recipe that everyone will love? This Lentil Salad Recipe with a Mustard Vinaigrette is a winner and uses pantry staple ingredients that are always on hand. As the days become longer and warmer, life seems to speed up. There is less time for all-consuming meal preparation, and…
I’m sharing my good friend Beena’s Masala Chai Recipe. What I love about this recipe is that it can be adapted for the seasons, or to what you have in your spice cabinet. Traditional Masala Chai is made with full-fat milk, sugar and spices. Here is a version that is free of refined sugar, and…
If your style of baking is to add everything to a bowl and stir, then this oatmeal peanut butter cookie recipe is for you. Only whole-food ingredients that won’t spike your blood sugar levels – this will be a new favourite no-fuss cookie recipe.
Have you been told to increase your intake of ferments but don’t’ know where to start? Likely they are all around you, but you just need to know where to look – and what to look for. Here are some of my favourite fermented food recipes of 2021!
This healthy cranberry crisp is topped with a simple oat and honey crumble. With only 5-ingredients, this low sugar, gluten-free dessert is a seasonal favourite. Serve it with some plain yogurt or coconut vegan yogurt for a nutritious and delicious dessert! This healthy cranberry crisp is a fall-time favourite. Low-bush cranberries are a local Indigenous…
This simple 1 pan healthy roasted vegetable dinner is just that – roasted vegetables, one pan, a simple dinner. I love adding some canned chickpeas and delicious dressing to complete the meal. Easy and low-maintenance, this dish is the perfect dinner to use up leftover vegetables. And the best part? No recipe needed! I love…
This two-ingredient cheesecake recipe is really just that – labneh and jam. Labneh, which is also known as yogurt cheese, can be purchased from specialty Middle Eastern stores or made at easily at home. Here I’ll show you how I make my own labneh at home, as well as some of my favourite toppings to…
Chickpea flour flatbread changed my world. How could something so easy be so delicious? It helps elevate a simple curry into something special and is a great replacement for store-bought wheat-based bread. The best part – it is only 3 ingredients! I’ve included some top tips for variations and my favourite meals to pair it…
A simple cold beet salad to welcome in the warmer months. I love the simplicity of this dish – only 5 ingredients and lightly seasoned with quality olive oil and salt and pepper. Serve this dish alongside any BBQ, or have it on its own for a light and nutritious lunch. This dish was…
This simple baked asparagus pearled barley risotto helps save on time in the kitchen, and the resulting risotto is higher in fibre, more filling and more nutritious than the classic risotto. Using seasonal asparagus is a great way to celebrate this high prebiotic vegetable. One serving of this dish provides 15 grams of fibre –…
This almond and tempeh vegan meatballs recipe is a quick and delicious way to add some variety to dinner. Following a plant-based diet doesn’t mean that you can’t enjoy some of your favourite dishes. I love serving these tempeh meatballs with a pasta bolognese sauce, or on their own on a light salad. A simple…
The combination of tahini and honey is one of my all-time favourites. Add a little toasted coconut into the mix and you have yourself a gourmet treat! I love making a big batch of these no-bake energy balls, to have on hand for when I need a healthy snack. They taste great frozen as well!…
I am all about the minimal ingredient recipes. I love that these raw chocolate date bars can be made with as little as 4 ingredients, and they are naturally refined-sugar-free, gluten-free and vegan. A simple healthy dessert recipe that can be made in batches, and frozen for later – when you need that sweet treat….
