With their hearty texture and almost floral sweetness, parsnips are one of my favourite fall-time foods. They boast a variety of health benefits including a solid serving of fibre, a generous dump of folate, ample amounts of vitamin C, and a delightful dose of potassium – all things that are good-for-you and glorious all year-round, but particularly in the fall when colds become more common and dreary days bring upon some seasonal blues...
Read moreBone Broth Farro Pilaf with Turmeric, Cardamom, Tahini, Black Currents, and Pistachio
If you’ve never cooked your grains with bone broth instead of plain-old water before, it’s time to start. Not only does is leave your dish with an incredibly rich flavour, but it also adds in all the goodness of this nourishing wonder elixir. Restorative collagen, essential minerals, and regenerative amino-acids turn a so-so side into a nutritional powerhouse...
Read morePaleo Cauliflower "Hummus"
Beans. Legumes. Pulses. These guys don't fly for a lot of bodies. Why? Well, they're pretty hard to digest, and for some people, cause problematic blood sugar imbalances due to their higher carb content. "But hummus is so delicious" you might say! And my answer to that would be "It's true! It is!" But where there's a will, there's a way, and I've come up with a pretty nifty alternative to our beloved carrot stick dipper.
Read moreMaple-Date Candied Carrots
I absolutely love carrots! They’re rich in Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Vitamin B8, pantothenic acid, folate, potassium, iron, copper, and manganese, and have been linked to the prevention and suppression of heart disease, high blood pressure, cancer, macular degeneration, stroke and diabetes. They’re also massive immune boosters, and can improve digestive health...
Read moreSugar-Free Cranberry Sauce
There’s nothing better than adding the tangy zip of cranberry sauce to your turkey…or chicken…or meatballs…or anything really! And best part of all, these bright red little poppers are seriously good for you...
Read moreEASY OVEN-BAKED SPAGHETTI SQUASH
I’m primarily grain-free but love me some comfort foods, so baked spaghetti squash is a huge staple in my week-night dinner menu. It takes a while to cook, but is otherwise very low-hassle so you can focus on whatever else you’re preparing. Pair it was a hearty meat sauce, savoury meatballs, and/or some sautéed veggies and you’ve got a pretty fantastic alternative to carby, bloaty, blood-glucose spiking pasta (yes, even the brown-rice quinoa blends can be hard on the old blood sugar handling)...
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