Category Archives: Recipes

Mulled Cranberry Mocktail for Holiday Sipping (dairy-free, soy-free, gluten-free)

Mulled virgin cranberry cocktail recipe

As the holidays arrive, it’s time to celebrate with festive drinks that warm the soul, lift the spirits, and bring loved ones together. This year, skip the store-bought drinks and try this virgin cranberry-orange mocktail! This non-alcoholic holiday drink is a beautiful blend of tart and sweet. The flavour is surprisingly complex with the addition […]

Gluten free macarons (grain-free, vegan)

Looking for a gluten free macarons cookie? I have just the recipe for you! Right now my Facebook news feed is full of stunning tropical vistas, never-ending white sand beaches, and lots of teeny-tiny umbrellas in a rainbow of colours. In all honesty, the photos look like vacation bliss! Meanwhile, here at home in Ontario, […]

Wild Rice Soup Featuring Butternut Squash and Turkey

Hearty Wild Rice, Butternut Squash & Turkey Soup

Have you ever tried wild rice 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 let’s be honest: I love soup when the fridge is full of miscellaneous bits and […]

Fresh Salsa with Green Tomatoes (a flavour fiesta!)

Simple Red and Green Salsa Recipe

You’re going to love this fresh green tomato salsa that uses tomatoes and tomatillos. There is so much to love about summer produce. Summer makes it a lot easier to eat local, organic, in season, and healthier overall. I would be lying if I said I wasn’t already mourning the loss of the fruit and […]

Gluten free Fruit Crumble with Peaches and Coconut (vegan friendly)

Gluten-free fruit crumble with peaches and coconut

Looking for a great and versatile gluten free fruit crumble? This Peachy Keen Coconut Crumble is one of my ‘go to’ recipes. I made this or a variation five or six times this summer. Probably because it’s too delicious, easy and quick. I can usually make it in 10-15 minutes plus 20 minutes of cooking […]

20-Minute Homemade Chia Strawberry Jam

chia strawberry jam

Hot muggy air. Countertops stained with berry juice. An all-day affair of simmering a pot of crushed berries only adding to the heat. A steam burn on your right hand when the boiling glass jar you picked up accidentally touched your skin. Arms sore, stirring and stirring and constantly stirring, feeling like you can’t possibly […]

How to Make the Best Non Dairy Ice Cream (vegan friendly)

Non dairy ice cream recipe

Looking for a non dairy ice cream recipe that can form the base of any flavours and toppings you add to it? I’ve got you covered! It’s no surprise to any of my friends that coconut is one of my favourite ingredients. And for good reason: it tastes so good in so many things! Sure, […]