Posts Tagged ‘winter recipe’
Sheet Pan Balsamic Chicken and Veggies
Sheet Pan Balsamic Chicken and Veggies is a quick and easy meal that saves on dishes. Sheet pan meals are where it is at because they are so easy to make on a busy weeknight. This meal takes a bit of planning because the chicken is best when marinated for at least an hour, but…
Read MoreHealthy Shepherd’s Pie
Healthy Shepherd’s Pie is one of my go-to recipes over the winter. It is comfort food at its best and uses simple and healthy ingredients. We see a lot of different Shepherd’s Pie recipes online. Technically, unless the recipe uses lamb, it is a cottage pie. It is called a shepherd’s pie because shepherds are…
Read MoreCranberry Apple Kale Slaw
Cranberry Apple Kale Slaw is a sweet and hardy salad. I love the juicy sweetness the apple and cranberries bring to this delicious fresh slaw. It is fantastic to make in large batches, you can store it in the fridge to enjoy through the week. It is also a really nice slaw to serve during the…
Read MorePickled Beet and Quinoa Salad
Pickled beet and quinoa salad is a beautiful and filling salad. The pickled beets are my favourite part because they add an earthy sweet and sour flavour. The caramelized onions add a delicious sweetness. They take some time but they are totally worth it. I added quinoa, walnuts and sesame seeds to this salad for…
Read MoreHealthy Candy Cane Hot Chocolate Recipe
Nothing is better than Healthy Candy Cane Hot Chocolate over the holidays. It is the best way to warm up after building a snowman or going tobogganing. If you don’t like the Candy Can flavour you can leave it out and enjoy a Healthy Hot Dark Chocolate. I consider this recipe to be healthy because…
Read MoreGingerbread Orange Hot Toddy Cocktail
Gingerbread Orange Hot Toddy is a festive twist on this classic cocktail. It is perfect for the holidays and winter months because it will warm you up from the inside out. It gets a tangy sweetness from orange juice and classic gingerbread flavours from blackstrap molasses, ginger and cinnamon. The whisky is totally optional!
Read MoreOrange-Scented Gingerbread Squares
Skip gingerbread men this holiday season and try my Orange-Scented Gingerbread Squares. The orange zest elevates this dairy-free dessert making it special and setting it apart from other Gingerbread recipes you have tried. These are squares sweetened with blackstrap molasses and spiced with warming ginger and blood sugar balancing cinnamon. They are awesome topped with…
Read MoreCardamom Pear Oatmeal
Cardamom Pear Oatmeal is filled with delicious spices to warm you up like a great big hug on a chilly morning. The combination of pear and cardamom makes this oatmeal irresistible. This recipe serves one so you can easily double, triple or even quadruple if you are serving more people.
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 MoreCrunchy Pecan Chicken with Sautéed Ginger Kale
Crunchy Pecan Chicken with Sautéed Ginger Kale is a warm winter meal that is packed with protein and dark leafy greens. Coating chicken in ground pecans adds such a great texture and flavour. It pairs really well with sautéed ginger baby kale topped with pecans for crunch and salty feta.
Read MoreOatmeal Eggnog Cookies
Oatmeal Eggnog Cookies are a delicious way to capture that irresistible holiday flavour. They are soft and chewy with that warm nutty nutmeg flavour. If you are an eggnog lover, then you will love these cookies. Oatmeal eggnog cookies don’t actually contain eggnog, they are vegan and also gluten-free!
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