Posts Tagged ‘nut free’
Sunflower Zucchini Pesto Pasta
Toasted Sunflower Zucchini Pesto Pasta is a perfect side dish for the summer. You can easily make it the main event by adding BBQ chicken or crispy chickpeas. I like using toasted sunflower seeds in my pesto in place of pinenuts because they are much more cost-effective and have a rich nutty flavour when toasted.…
Read MoreDill Roasted Baby Potatoes
Dill Roasted Baby Potatoes are the perfect side dish for a backyard BBQ. They come with a zesty lemon dipping sauce that will keep you coming back for more. When I was pregnant, I couldn’t eat enough potatoes. Even in the first trimester when most things made me want to barf, I could always count…
Read MoreGluten Free Corn Bread
This yummy gluten-free cornbread is the perfect accompaniment for your warm bowl of soup or chili on a cool night. I also love as a snack with a cup of tea. It is super simple to make and practically foolproof. The recipe was created by Andrea Kmecza for my Healthy Homemade Soups and Sandwiches Cookbook.
Read MoreCreamy Celeriac Fennel Soup
Creamy Celeriac Fennel Soup was a glorious accident created by Jenn Parsons and it is in my cookbook Healthy Homemade Soups and Sandwiches. It was one of those nights where you just throw things together and hope for the best. Jenn was trying to make a creamy white soup with healthy white ingredients that she…
Read MoreHoney Garlic Salmon with Lemon Green Beans and Garlic Quinoa
Honey Garlic Salmon with Lemon Green Beans and Garlic Quinoa has the perfect savoury and sweet combo. It tastes yummy with lemon green beans and garlic-infused quinoa. Salmon is high in two types of healthy omega-3 fat, DHA and EPA. These healthy fats can lower your risk of depression. Quinoa is a complex carbohydrate that is…
Read MoreHummus and Veggie Sandwich
This hummus and veggie sandwich is the perfect on-the-go filling lunch. You can make it in the morning and it will still taste delicious by the time lunch rolls around. It is packed with protein-rich hummus, energizing avocado, crunchy cucumber, juicy tomatoes and B-vitamin rich spinach. Enjoy it with a side of hummus (because who…
Read MoreEgg Salad Lettuce Cups
Egg Salad Lettuce Cups are a delicious and gluten-free way to enjoy egg salad. Eggs are considered a high-quality protein because they contain a complete range of amino acids, which are essential building blocks in our bodies. Eggs also contain all energy-producing B vitamins. For this recipe, I ditched bread and used Romaine lettuce cups…
Read MoreSweet Potato Hash with Chickpeas
Sweet Potato Hash with Chickpeas is a colourful fall breakfast that will keep you feeling satisfied until lunch. It is the perfect make-ahead breakfast that will make a weekday feel like the weekend. Simply roast the sweet potato hash the night before and quickly reheat in a frying pan in the morning. If you want…
Read MoreVegan Roasted Pumpkin Tacos with Black Beans
Vegan Roasted Pumpkin Tacos are the perfect autumn dinner. Adding pumpkin to tacos gives them a festive fall feel while still honouring this savoury Mexican dish. They are made with spicy roasted pumpkin, garlic refried beans, creamy guacamole, juicy tomatoes and fresh cilantro.
Read MoreGreek Lettuce Cups
Greek Lettuce Cups can be made in less than 30 minutes making them perfect for busy weeknights. The protein in this recipe is lamb which pairs so well with Greek seasoning and mint. The tomatoes and cucumber add a really nice crunch and the goat cheese and plain yogurt add a creamy tanginess.
Read MoreFiesta Beans and Rice
Fiesta Beans and Rice is a filling vegetarian dish you will be making again and again. The combination of beans, rice, salsa, avocado and feta create a party for your taste buds. Animal proteins contain all of the 9 essential amino acids; therefore they are called complete proteins. Plant-based foods usually contain some, but not…
Read MoreCoconut Curry Corn Soup
This simple and quick recipe really lets the sweet corn flavour shine. Coconut Curry Corn Soup is perfect for early fall when corn is in season or during the winter when you can enjoy the warming curry spices. If corn isn’t in season, frozen organic corn works really well. When you can’t buy local vegetables,…
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