Posts Tagged ‘gluten free’
Crispy Chickpea Kale Salad
Crispy Chickpea Kale Salad is fresh, crunchy, delicious and seriously addictive. It is one of my favourite creations because it is a great way to turn kale skeptics into kale lovers. The textures in this kale salad are awesome – from the creamy salad dressing and avocado to the crispy crunchy chickpeas and seeds. Health…
Read MoreRaw Pad Thai
Raw Pad Thai is gluten free, vegan and peanut free! I love Pad Thai and in the summer there is nothing better than eating it raw. The fresh veggies and kelp noodles give it a refreshing crunch and the sauce is creamy and delicious. Raw Pad Thai is much tastier and healthier than the Pad…
Read MoreHealthy Baking Substitutes for Gluten, Sugar & Eggs
Sweet treats don’t always have to be filled with refined sugar and flour; keep reading to discover my top three healthy baking substitutes. I’ll show you how to substitute refined flour for gluten free grains, swap refined sugar for a zero calorie healthy sweetener and bake delicious sweets without eggs.
Read MoreBelmonte Raw Restaurant Review
I had the pleasure of trying a tasting menu at Belmonte Raw located in Toronto. Belmonte Raw makes delicious gluten free, plant based meals using fair trade, local and organic produce that is sourced directly from the farmers.
Read MoreBreakfast Quinoa
Quinoa for breakfast?!?! Why not! If you add the right ingredients quinoa is a great alternative to your morning oats. Breakfast Quinoa is a wonderful vegan and gluten free breakfast that will keep you feeling full for hours. Quinoa, seeds and nuts are packed with protein which will keep you going until lunch time with no snacks…
Read MoreAsian Quinoa Salad
This tangy Asian Quinoa Salad is fresh, delicious and can be thrown together in minutes. The Asian inspired dressing can be made with organic soya sauce, or you can use Tamari to make this a yummy gluten free salad. I love to bring Asian Quinoa Salad to potlucks because you can whip it up in under…
Read MoreCherry Macaroons
Cherry Macaroons are the perfect valentines day treat. As I kid I always loved Valentine’s Day. A couple days before Valentine’s Day, my family would decorate a Valentine’s Day box with pretty red and pink hearts and, when no one was looking, we would slip little love notes to each other into the box. My mom…
Read MoreBrown Rice Congee with Chicken
Brown Rice Congee with Chicken is a comforting rice porridge that is perfect for the cold winter months. Since the rice in the congee breaks down in the pot for hours it is really easy to digest, therefore, it is a wonderful meal to give to someone with digestive upset. I like to top my…
Read MoreThai Rice Wraps with Peanut Sauce
Thai Rice Wraps with Peanut Sauce is a delicious gluten free appetizer or meal. I’m a big fan of Thai food, but going to restaurants and ordering in can get expensive so I decided to create my own Thai experience. Thai Rice Wraps are much healthier than the ones you order but they still have…
Read MoreHomemade Chicken Broth and Soup Recipe
I don’t really have a set in stone recipe for homemade chicken broth so I’m just going to give you a couple tips on how to make broth before I give you my recipe for Get Better Soon Chicken Noodle Soup. Whenever I cook a chicken or turkey, I either make broth right away or…
Read MoreRoasted Butternut Squash Soup
Roasted Butternut Squash Soup is thick, creamy and bursting with fall flavors. It’s a comforting vegan and gluten free soup that will warm you up on a chilly day. Butternut squash is a wonderful ingredient because it is high in beta-carotene (Vitamin A), antioxidants and fiber. For more information on the health benefits of butternut…
Read MoreRoasted Chicken and Veggies
Roasted Chicken and Veggies is a great way to wow your guests at a dinner party. All of the prep and clean up can be done before the guests arrive and your home will smell amazing. Cooking a whole roasted chicken couldn’t be easier, the prep takes just 20 minutes and the oven does the…
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