Tag Archives: grain-free

Iced Turmeric Chai Latte: Refreshing, Spicy, & Anti-Inflammatory

Iced Turmeric & Honey Chai Latte recipe

Don’t you wish the big coffee chains sold anti-inflammatory drinks like this Iced Turmeric Chai Latte? Throughout the summer, I love nothing more than sipping on a cold drink, served over ice, with lots of spicy notes, a hint of sweetness, and a splash of creamy, milky comfort. It’s even better when these drinks are […]

Coconut-Vanilla Chia Breakfast Pudding with Cherry-Rhubarb Compote (dairy-, gluten- and grain-free)

Coconut-Vanilla Chia Pudding with Cherry-Rhubarb Compote

If you’ve ever tried chia breakfast pudding, you’re probably in one of two camps. You love it, or you hate it. Chia pudding usually consists of small black or white chia seeds, soaked in a liquid, until the seeds plump up. Chia seeds absorb up to 10+ times their weight in volume. You can add […]

9+ Genius Tips, 10 Quick Meals for Picky Eaters, and Picky Eating FAQ

meals for picky eaters

Are you struggling with picky eaters at home? Do vegetables cause mealtime battles? Need some tasty meals for picky eaters? In many ways, I feel like I was born to write this article. As a Registered Holistic Nutritionist with a busy clinical practice and someone who’s spent over five years cooking for an extremely picky […]

Pumpkin Pie Energy Balls (gluten-free, grain-free, dairy-free, vegan)

These no-bake Pumpkin Pie Energy Balls combine the beloved flavours of fall with nutrient-dense ingredients for a perfect on-the-go snack any time of year. When I made these on the TV show Talk of the Town, the hosts couldn’t believe they were both delicious AND good for you! You wouldn’t expect anything different from me, […]

Sprouted Lentil Hummus (gluten-free, grain-free, dairy-free, vegan)

sprouted lentil hummus

This sprouted lentil hummus recipe is one of my favourites! And I’ve been meaning to share it for what seems like forever! It’s a perfect example of how adding texture to your meals can elevate classic recipes into something special. Why Texture Matters in Recipes One of the attendees at my Double Duty Dinners cooking […]

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? […]

Shaved Brussels Sprouts Slaw with Maple-Spiced Dressing

Shaved Brussels Sprouts Slaw with Maple-Spiced Dressing

Are you looking for a unique Brussels sprouts slaw for winter? Perfectly paired with a maple-spiced dressing? You’re in luck! I am super excited, thrilled, pumped, enthusiastic and exhilarated(!) to be participating in a brand-new cookbook. It’s called “From Scratch: Over 40 recipes from our Culinary Nutrition Experts”. This mouth-watering, beautifully designed recipe compilation is […]