When you hear the words “pumpkin” and “dessert” in one sentence, the only thing that comes to mind for most of us is pumpkin pie. This fall try my healthy 3 ingredient Pumpkin Candy and prepare to be amazed! I know what you might be thinking “Pumpkin Candy? Is this a joke?” I was skeptical… Continue reading 3 INGREDIENT PUMPKIN CANDY
Creamy Chocolate Coconut Chia Seed Pudding combines chia seeds, coconut milk, maple syrup and cocoa. The combo is perfect for a make-ahead delicious breakfast. Let’s talk morning rituals, shall we? I’m not a morning person, never have been, yet over time I developed a set of morning rituals that make the start of my day… Continue reading CREAMY CHOCOLATE COCONUT CHIA SEED PUDDING
Fall is here, so are chunky knit sweaters, cups of warm tea and comfort food. Baked polenta layered with spinach, tomatoes and topped with feta cheese makes for a hearty vegetarian entrée. I occasionally stumble upon tubes of cooked polenta at grocery stores, but never know what to use it for. At home I keep… Continue reading POLENTA BAKE WITH TOMATOES, FETA AND SPINACH
The summer might be over, but I refuse to swap my BBQ for the stove just yet. As always this recipe is simple and made from fresh, readily available ingredients. Ever since my son was old enough to go to his fiends birthday parties and trying foods we would not normally eat at home, he… Continue reading ROASTED EGGPLANT DIP
The natural sweetness of fruit and a drizzle of maple syrup means no sugar is needed in this Sugarless Banana Cake. I love the transition from summer to fall. The air is crisp, trees turn all sorts of gorgeous colours, kids are back to school. This Sugarless Banana Bread is perfect for those fall days… Continue reading SUGARLESS BANANA CAKE
Fresh garden vegetables tossed with basil pesto makes for an easy side dish that’s perfect for a potluck or barbecue. This flavourful salad is a must have for all of your summer gatherings. Do you have a dish that you usually bring to parties? I’m a salad kind of girl. I try to bring a… Continue reading GARDEN SALAD WITH BASIL PESTO
Chickpeas and veggie confetti makes a healthy, colorful, vegan salad. Rich in protein and filling, this salad makes a perfect side dish or dinner option. This variation of my Balsamic Chickpea Summer Salad and my Smashed Chickpea Avocado Spread has been my saving grace lately. It is easy to make, requires only a few ingredients… Continue reading COLORFUL CHICKPEA SALAD
If you follow my blog and my Insta stories, you know how much we love to travel. We have been doing little summer getaways to Whistler for the last five years. Finding activities while travelling with a toddler and a tween could be a challenge, but not in Whistler. From nature walks to gondola rides,… Continue reading 48 HOURS IN WHISTLER WITH KIDS
Mediterranean Orzo Pasta Salad is a simple vegetarian side dish recipe. Packed with flavour, refreshing salad that is ready in only 20 minutes! What’s not to like? Mediterranean Orzo Pasta Salad combines orzo (rice shaped pasta) with juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, tender spinach, tangy feta cheese, sweet-tart sun dried tomatoes and simple lemony dressing.… Continue reading MEDITERRANEAN ORZO PASTA SALAD
This vegan Tomato Chickpea Soup is rich in protein, healthy, easy to make and budget friendly. What makes a recipe easy to make? It is the number of ingredients used, but most importantly, the amount of time that goes into preparing the meal. This Tomato Chickpea Soup is almost effortless to make: just chop up… Continue reading TOMATO CHICKPEA SOUP
