Posts Tagged ‘nut free’
Sunshine Carrot Soup
Sunshine Carrot Soup is a fresh and creamy vegan soup that brings sunshine into the long winter days. Coconut milk gives this soup an indulgent silky texture, orange juice adds a nice tang and fresh ginger adds some spice. I played around with the spices by adding curry, caraway or allspice, but I like the simplicity…
Read MoreApple Cider Smoothie
Hot Apple Cider Smoothie is warm and comforting smoothie that is a perfect way to detox after the holiday season. It is sweetened with apples and spiced with ginger and cinnamon. You won’t be able to taste the spinach but it adds vitamin and mineral packed green goodness. Hot Apple Cider Smoothie is gluten free, paleo and vegan.…
Read MoreCurry Kale Quinoa Salad
Curry Kale Quinoa Salad is a vibrant meal bursting with exciting flavours. The kale in this salad is massaged with Creamy Curry Dressing that gets its curry flavour from turmeric and cumin. The marinated onions and sundried tomatoes add a tangy element that is offset by sweet raisins and carrots. The celery, pumpkin seeds and…
Read MoreButterscotch Scone Cookies
Butterscotch Scone Cookies are dense, chewy and not too sweet. Have you ever bought the little two bite triangle butterscotch chip scones from the grocery store? Well, these cookies are a healthier version of those yummy little scones – hence the name Butterscotch Scone Cookies. This isn’t a super duper healthy recipe, so make sure…
Read MoreMarket Ranch Salad
Farmer’s Market Ranch Salad is a delicious mix of seasonal veggies topped with a creamy Dairy-Free Ranch Salad Dressing. I love wandering around the farmer’s market with no list or menu plan; I pick up whatever looks fresh, local and organic and figure out what to do with it when I get home. You can…
Read MoreCreamy Broccoli Salad
Creamy Broccoli Salad is a mayo-free healthy version of the traditional broccoli salad. The creamy dairy free sauce is made with tahini and nutritional yeast. The raisins are swapped for super antioxidant goji berries which add a nice sweetness to the salad. This creamy broccoli salad is light and delicious and can be enjoyed warm…
Read MoreZucchini Pasta
Summer Cilantro Zucchini Pasta is a light, fresh and deliciously vegan. Zucchini pasta is a refreshing gluten free alternative to regular pasta and the tangy avocado sauce is creamy without any dairy. The Spicy Lime Pumpkin Seeds add a protein crunch with a nice kick. This is the perfect paleo meal to enjoy on a…
Read MoreCrispy 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 MoreCarrot Cake Cupcakes
Everyone loves carrot cake but it is so much more fun in cupcake form! These Carrot Cake Cupcakes have the traditional carrot cake flavors; the grated carrots add fiber and make the cupcakes super moist. The coconut cream cheese icing is dairy free, but you would never know! The sprinkles on my Carrot Cake Cupcakes don’t…
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…
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