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Quick, Creamy Vegetarian Green Tomato Curry (in a hurry)

Green Tomato Lentil Curry

When it’s 5 p.m., and I’m only just then starting to think about what I’ll be eating for dinner in a mere hour or so, this green tomato curry is a typical plant-based meal that I make. I love quick curries and stir-fries, which are often just a mishmash of whatever vegetables I happen to […]

Get an A+ in Healthy Back-to-School Recipes (simple, satisfying & quick!)

If you or your kids are heading back to school next week, you might be eagerly searching the ‘net for healthy back-to-school recipes, getting your shopping lists ready, and maybe even getting a head start on your cooking so you can save time and money later. If not, you may have some “homework” to do […]

6 Easy Ways to Encourage Family to Eat More Fruits and Vegetables

6 Easy Ways to Get Your Partner to Eat More Fruits and Vegetables

In many ways I feel like I was born to write this post. Because, to put it mildly, my boyfriend is not friends with too many vegetables. Corn, carrots, potatoes, and raw cauliflower (!) and that’s about it! Green vegetables? Not a chance. So in the 5+ years we’ve been together, I’ve come up with […]

Smashed Chickpeas with Roasted Cherry Tomatoes & Avocado on Toast

Sometimes the best dishes don’t come from recipes. They come from just playing in the kitchen, taking chances and trying new ways to make meals as tasty as the foods that star in them. Note: I ate about 3 or 5 slices of this two-bite appetizer before I could tear myself away from the plate. […]

30-Minute Vegetarian Black Bean Chili Sloppy Joes

Vegetarian Black Bean Chili Sloppy Joes

When I told my partner that we were having sloppy Joes for dinner, he cheered! When he found out that there wasn’t any meat in them, he hissed and booed. Seriously, he was worse than a wild tomcat. Unfortunately, he doesn’t share my love of meatless meals, especially for so-called classics like these. Luckily, we […]

Hearty Wild Rice, Butternut Squash & Turkey Soup

This time of year, heart-warming and soul-soothing stews and soups make a regular appearance at my table. Soups, stews, chilli and other one-pot meals are my go-to when the weather turns frosty and the fridge is full of miscellaneous bits and pieces from meals enjoyed earlier in the week. This hearty soup fits the bill! […]

Spring Vegetable Pasta with Peppery Kale Pesto (Direct from the Garden!)

Spring Vegetable & Greens Pasta with Chive-Kale Pesto Dressing

One of my favourite spring recipes is this spring vegetable pasta recipe. You can even mix and max a variety of vegetables if you have certain vegetables growing in your garden this time of year. What are the nutritional benefits of this spring vegetable pasta? Here are just a few reasons to love this spring […]

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