Belmonte 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. 

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Breakfast Quinoa

Breakfast Quinoa by @JesseLWellness #breakfast

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…

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Asian Quinoa Salad

Asian Quinoa Salad by @JesseLWellness #quinoa

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…

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Cherry Macaroons

Cherry Macaroons by @JesseLWellness #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…

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Brown Rice Congee with Chicken

Brown Rice Congee by @JesseLWellness #brownrice

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…

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Thai Rice Wraps with Peanut Sauce

Thai Rice Wraps with Peanut Sauce by @JesseLWellness #ricewraps

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…

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Homemade Chicken Broth and Soup Recipe

Homemade Chicken Broth by @JesseLWellness #broth

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.

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Roasted Butternut Squash Soup

Butternut Squash Soup by @JesseLWellness #butternutsquash

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…

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Roasted Chicken and Veggies

Roasted Chicken and Veggies by @JesseLWellness #chicken

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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Tango Mango Salsa

Whether I’m lounging on my patio, hosting an BBQ or trying to beat the winter blues, this Tango Mango Salsa recipe is a sure favourite. Bring yourself back in touch with the simple infusion of fresh flavours through this “tango” of mangoes and veggies. It’ll start your party dancing! Mango Salsa is super easy to make,…

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Date Bliss Balls

Looking for a nutritious dessert or a power snack? Well look no further! These Date Bliss Balls are naturally sweetened and full of delicious and nutritious seeds and nuts. Date Bliss Balls are packed with protein and fiber to give you energy to keep going. Perfect for a mid-afternoon pick me up, a before the gym snack…

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Watermelon Gazpacho

Watermelon Gazpacho is a delicious, refreshing appetizer or a light dinner – perfect for those sizzling summer nights. I try to use my oven as little as possible during Toronto’s stifling summers, it  reduces my carbon footprint and my utility bill.  This has led me to experiment with lots of fresh meals like this watermelon…

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