Everyone needs a go-to salad, this is ours. Loaded with vegetables and healthy vegetarian protein, this power salad is filling and PACKED with nutrition. This salad dressing is a staple in our house. We often add feta cheese, it adds…
The Ultimate Power Salad
Caramel Apples
You may know by now that I have an apple tree. Now, when you have a fruit tree, there is no such thing as moderation. Buckets of fruit come at you all at once, and your brain races with ways…
Butternut Squash Carbonara
Pasta – it has to be the ultimate comfort food. I’ve always loved a good carbonara: such perfect simplicity. But also SO rich. I created a lighter, healthier version here with a Butternut Squash Carbonara that is so satisfying and…
Coconut Almond Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies
Our family LOVES sweets, so I am continuously on a mission to give decadent family recipes a makeover and create treats that taste great but that are better for us. This oatmeal cookie recipe started with no flour and no…
Kale Chickpea Snack Mix (Gluten Free)
For those moments when you crave something salty and crispy, this kale chickpea snack mix does the trick! You can bake the chickpeas if you want, but they just don’t get as crispy. This is a great fall snack, and is…
Fall Oatmeal Two Ways
One of my favourite ways to start a day when the weather turns colder is with a bowl of cozy oatmeal. It is so healthy, loaded with fibre, and is incredibly versatile. Oatmeal only takes 20 minutes to make (less…
Coconut Cilantro Lime Rice
I love coconut. And I’m head-over-heels for anything with cilantro. Mixing the two to make coconut cilantro lime rice? Genius. This coconut lime rice is a perfect side dish for that delicious curry you have been meaning to whip up, or…
Indian Spiced Rice Pudding (gluten free)
It’s incredible to me how quickly the seasons change at this time of year! And since there is nothing I can do to change it (I love summer, I’m ALWAYS cold), out come the cozy sweaters and fall foods. Ok,…
Rhubarb Ice Cream
Growing up in Northern Alberta, rhubarb was a staple. Rhubarb pie, rhubarb crisp, rhubarb jam, and even rhubarb relish. The vegetable really knows no limits in that neck of the woods. So I figured I would stay true to my…
Eat. Sweat. Repeat. 3 Ways to Fuel up for Fitness!
Although I usually like to think of eating as more of an art, there are moments when it is a true science. Take fitness for example. Many women I know try to restrict the food they eat to accomplish weight…
Shrimp Tacos with Avocado Crema
Tacos are a staple in our home, and we’re forever re-inventing our taco game to mix it up! With Cinco de Mayo around the corner, we wanted to share one of our hot weather favs; spicy shrimp tacos!
Classic Vinaigrette Salad Dressing
This Classic Vinaigrette is perfect for everyday salads and comes together in minutes! After you make this you will never buy another salad dressing again!
Cranberry Currant Irish Soda Bread
If the mere thought of making bread overwhelms you, fear not. Soda bread is SUCH a simple bread to make and requires essentially no kneading. It is perfectly moist on the inside with a crunchy rustic crust: your guests will…
