I love gourmet plant-based fare as much as the next health-loving, nutrition-focused foodie. People always tell the husband how lucky he is to be married to a nutritionist who adores experimenting in the kitchen. And while it’s true I love creating new and inventive dishes, the way I eat most of the time is dead [...]
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Spinach, Asparagus and Onion (Egg-less) Frittata
In the last few years, the market for superfoods has exploded. Pick up any popular newspaper or magazine and you’re bound to see an article touting the benefits of a fancy berry from South America or a powerful root grown in the Himalayas. Undoubtedly, these superfoods have many amazing qualities. But there are many everyday [...]
Broccoli, Asparagus and Chickpea Casserole
I had no intention of blogging about this dish when I created it. I was merely tossing ingredients together for an off-the-cuff dinner and was so delighted with the results I had to share it with you, poorly lit photo and all. This casserole has a comforting creaminess, yet it’s still packed with loads of [...]
Broccoli, Asparagus and Chickpea Casserole
I had no intention of blogging about this dish when I created it. I was merely tossing ingredients together for an off-the-cuff dinner and was so delighted with the results I had to share it with you, poorly lit photo and all. This casserole has a comforting creaminess, yet it’s still packed with loads of [...]
Carrot ‘Pasta’ with Tempeh
This is a quick and easy meal for those inevitable days when you don’t feel like spending a heap of time in the kitchen. I loved the simple flavour combination of this dish. I genuinely enjoy the nutty, slightly sour taste of tempeh, so I didn’t feel the need to embellish it with sauces or [...]
Squash Mac and Cheese
There are many, many things I want to say about this dish. So let’s skip the small talk and get right down to it, okay? – I call this ‘mac and cheese’, but don’t expect it to taste like the dairy-ridden version. It doesn’t. It’s still completely yummy, though. – Nutritional yeast lends a cheesy [...]
Roasted Red Pepper and Sweet Potato Stacks
There are few flavours more appealing to me than the sweet pungency of roasted red peppers. And when did I last eat one? I have no clue. Somehow, they just fell out of my vegetable rotation in recent months, you know what I mean? Bell peppers have been abundant at the farmers market lately, which [...]
Five-Ingredient Baked Falafel
I love falafel. Anything with chickpeas has my vote. It’s not something I make very often, as fried foods typically don’t agree with my stomach. After sampling this recipe, though, I can tell you this will be part of my regular rotation. There’s plenty of flavour from the cumin and garlic, and the consistency was [...]
Carrot Tahini Bean Burgers
I’ve got a million veggie burger recipes bookmarked on my computer and each one looks more drool-worthy than the last. Many claim to be the greatest veggie burger ever and they promise I’ll never need another recipe. And I’ve never made any of them. There are always too many steps involved – cooking beans or [...]
Brazilian Coconut Tofu
When I began this whole five-ingredient challenge, I did a little internet research to see what kind of recipes were out there in the blogosphere. I was lured by posts that promised two-ingredient cookies or a five-ingredient cake, only to discover that the ‘recipe’ merely described how to combine cake mix and water. Since packaged [...]
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I’m a freelance writer, holistic nutritionist and food blogger. Healing myself naturally from Crohn's disease by embracing my food intolerances, eating real food and playing in the kitchen.
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