power bowl

Power Bowl with Garlic Tahini Dressing

Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free, Recipes, Salads, Vegetarian4 Comments

The term ‘power bowl’ (or macro bowl) simply refers to a mixture of fresh and highly nutritious ingredients that are combined into a bowl for make a hearty and filling meal. Typically you will find a grain, a root vegetable, leafy greens, fresh veggies and some nuts or seeds. The nice thing about making a power bowl is that you are able to use up any odds any dinner leftovers for tomorrow lunch it is really the dressing that makes it all come together.  […]

Pesto Pasta

Pea & Pesto Pasta

Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free, Mains, Recipes, Vegetarian1 Comment

Buckwheat noodles are currently my noodle of choice. Energizing and nutritious, buckwheat is often used as an alternative to rice or made into porridge. In Asian cuisine, buckwheat noodles are a very popular choice for hot broths or chilled salads, also referred to as soba noodles. Soba is the Japanese name for buckwheat.Buckwheat is a gluten-free grain, that is in fact a seed, and a member of the rhubarb family. High in protein and rich in flavonoids, manganese and magnesium, buc […]

Coconut Crusted Fish Tacos

Coconut Crusted Fish Tacos

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Since I was a kid I’ve always enjoyed taco night dinner, but this recipe is a far cry from that Old El Paso kit!  It seems fish tacos are the “it” food of 2016, popping up on restaurant menus near and far. Typically battered and fried, a fish taco can punch way above it’s weight in calories, not always making them a healthy option. However, these spiced coconut crusted fish tacos involve no frying at all; just a little baking and a little broiling, making them a healthy homemade Mexican fea […]

Lentil, Spinach & Sweet Potato Dahl

Sweet Potato Dahl with Lentils

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Dahl, which is also often spelled dhal, daal and dal, is a rich and thick lentil soup very common in Indian cuisine. Depending on the region, the manner in which it is made can vary, so this is my personal take on an Indian dahl. Full of lentils, this dish is rich in plant-based protein and full of fiber making it a hearty lunch or dinner.  Lentil, Spinach & Sweet Potato DahlThis recipe uses yellow lentils, but you could easily substitute for red lentils if t […]

tray bake salmon

Tray Bake Salmon

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A simple one pan weeknight dinner that is full of flavour without the clean-up! Tray Bake SalmonGluten-Free, Dairy-FreeIngredients:2 tbsp olive oil, plus extra for drizzling1 tbsp balsamic vinegar10 baby potatoes, halved1 tsp dried oregano2 salmon fillets20 green beans, trimmed10 cherry tomatoes, halvedJuice of 1/2 lemonSea SaltFresh PepperInstructions:Preheat oven to 375°F.Toss the potatoes and 1 tablespoon of olive oil onto an baking sheet, and season with salt […]

Green Smoothie Bowl

Green Smoothie Bowl

Breakfast, Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free, Paleo, Recipes1 Comment

A simple green smoothie bowl recipe with toppings of your choice! Because sometimes you want a healthy breakfast that tastes like ice cream. Green Smoothie BowlPaleo, Vegetarian, Vegan, Dairy-Free, Gluten-FreeIngredients:1/2 banana, frozen works best1/2 avocado1 scoop VegaOne Coconut Almond (or protein powder of your choice – vanilla flavour would be best)1 large handful fresh spinach1/2 to 1 cup of water or non-dairy milkOptional Toppings: Berries, shredded coconut, chopped nuts, h […]