Tag Archives: gluten-free recipes

Healthy Peppermint Patties (no added sugar, gluten-free, vegan)

healthy peppermint patties

Many moons ago, when I was in high school, I dated a boy who worked at a local movie theatre. Between the Friday night shows, the cheap afternoon matinees, and the “employee exclusive” previews, I spent a lot of time watching movies. It’s also safe to say I spent a lot of time eating candy. […]

Easy Green Smoothie (Lean, mean, peaches & green!)

lean mean peaches and green smoothie

Don’t be fooled by the rather innocent hue of this easy green smoothie. There’s a lot more nutrition under the hood than this picture might have you believe! You see, this smoothie is a lean, mean, brain-boosting, fat-busting smoothie of surprising proportions. Unlike the majority of smoothies many of us make, this one is not […]

Super Curried Red Lentil and Sweet Potato Soup

Curried Red Lentil and Sweet Potato Soup

This is one of my favourite simple soups to make when the weather is cool. And this Super Curried Red Lentil and Sweet Potato Soup couldn’t be easier to make! My Super Curried Red Lentil and Sweet Potato Soup made its debut at my fall-inspired Everyday Superfoods cooking workshop last November and instantly gained a […]

This Is The Drool-Worthy Winter Slaw Recipe You’ve Been Waiting For

Winter Vegetable Slaw with Creamy Citrus Dressing (gluten-free, vegan, dairy-free) recipe

It’s late winter, and this time of year every cell of my body is craving leafy greens, sprouts and green vegetables of all kinds. However, there’s still snow on the ground and root vegetables abound (and no, clearly I won’t win any poetry contests!) Since I’m likely not the only one anxious for spring to […]

Spicy Chocolate Black Bean Truffles (vegan, gluten-free, grain-free)

chocolate black bean truffles

Are you looking for chocolate black bean truffles? Like things spicy? Of course you do! Good thing because I have a terrific new recipe for dairy free chocolate truffles that I think you’ll really love, or at least lust, after. Health Benefits of these Chocolate Black Bean Truffles With excellent timing for Valentine’s Day, these […]

Tired of Beans? Try this Easy Hummus Alternative Snack Idea

hummus alternative dip

Looking for a hummus alternative? I’ve got just the thing! This recipe started having an identity crisis from the moment I started thinking about how I wanted to make it. Developing the recipe, I decided I wanted squash, ginger and some kind of citrus in a hummus-like dip. So a seasonal squash hummus… sort of? […]

8 Healthy Toppings for Oatmeal to Jazz Up Your Winter Breakfast

healthy oatmeal toppings

Are you looking for healthy oatmeal toppings? It’s no secret that I love breakfast [exhibit #1, exhibit #2 (and a favourite), exhibit 3], but what might be a secret is how much I love oatmeal for breakfast. When the weather dips below what I consider “normal human temperatures”, oatmeal never fails to save the day! […]