Cherries are one of my favourite snacks during the summertime. They are so delicious on their own, but feeling inspired by the flavours of Morocco I thought they would taste wonderful in a nice salad, perfect for a picnic on a hot day. This salad is vibrant, herbaceous and well balanced. It is easily made vegan by omitting the feta or using a dairy-free feta cheese alternative
Read MoreThis vibrant salad has a salty bite from the grilled halloumi, umami from the chicken, creaminess from the avocado, sweetness from the berries and a fresh kick from the lemon and mint. It’s low-carb and gluten-free and with a couple of quick substitutions or items removed can also be made dairy-free or vegetarian.
Read MoreHere are 3 quick, easy, and healthy smoothie recipes that won’t break the bank!
Read MoreThis salad is so refreshing and light. Feel free to get creative with the herbs on this one – I would just recommend to keep the fresh mint!
Read MoreAt every spring or summer BBQ, there is always a fruit platter nearby that is served with a mysterious white fluffy fruit dip. Fruit is always a refreshing snack but I wanted to elevate this dish by grilling the fruit and making a simple, gourmet cream cheese and yogurt dip with toasted pistachios swirled throughout.
Read MoreHere’s a healthy, vegan, cabbage recipe that is not a flavourless lackluster diet cabbage soup. It will keep you full and satisfied from the beans and lentils and has a bright kick from the chimichurri and sun-dried tomatoes.
Read MoreYou heard right: TRUFFLE HUMMUS. This is a game changer.
Read MoreThis salad is quick, easy, incredibly healthy and also happens to be vegan & gluten-free.
Read MoreWhen it’s BBQ season sometimes you want something a little healthier than a potato or pasta salad to accompany your hotdog/ hamburger situation. This recipe is assembled in 10 minutes and has only 5 ingredients!
Read MoreIsraeli couscous (or Pearl couscous) is made from wheat flour, so it tastes very much like pasta, most similar to orzo. The cooking technique is slightly different, but still quite simple! This dish is vegan, but sometimes I serve this up with a grilled pork chop on the side.
Read MoreFor this recipe, instead of using full fat mayonnaise I used non-fat plain Greek yogurt and low fat sour cream. Tastes great with any type of seafood or breaded protein!
Read MoreTime to jazz up your carrot side dish. The harissa paste gives a little kick of spice that is balanced out nicely by the tartness of the pomegranate molasses. This recipe is easily made vegan, and is also gluten-free, easy to make and comes together in 40 minutes.
Read MoreThese Portobello mushroom pizzas curb all of your pizza cravings with a fraction of the calories. Feel free to get creative with your favourite pizza toppings and sauces. Serve this up with a simple side salad for an easy, healthy, low carb weeknight meal. Leftovers also make a great lunch after quickly heating in the microwave.
Read MoreThese burgers are intended for when the burger craving strikes, but you don’t want to go completely overboard on calories. They are gluten free, low carb and have less fat than a traditional beef burger.
Read MoreI’m really feeling soups lately. This is healthy, quick, and freezes well. I love making a big batch and freezing it in individual portions. That way I can thaw one portion a week, to have a lunch ready with no effort involved at all.
Read MoreThis is a healthy and easy soup that’s perfect for lunches! It freezes well and happens to be vegan & gluten-free.
Read MoreHere’s a light, healthy meal that you can get on the table in under 30 minutes. It’s gluten-free and low carb
Read MoreThe weather has finally taken a turn for the best so it’s time to bust out the salad spinner! This salad is full of goodies to keep you feeling healthy and re-vitalized. The salad bowl and amazing salad tongs were provided to me by my friends at Britannia Kitchen & Home. Now go get cooking!
Read MoreThis soup is healthy, quick, delicious and also freezes really well! No reason not to make this. You can also make some quick substitutions to make this vegetarian or vegan.
Read MoreIf you’ve ever complained about not getting full from a salad then this is the one for you. Chicken, edamame beans and brown rice will leave you feeling satisfied without feeling sluggish.
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