This simple yet satisfying side is a real showstopper, and provides a nice alternative to regular old mashed potatoes, or candied yams at your Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner. Better yet, butternut squash boasts a bevy of nutrients including potassium (important for bone health, and adrenal function), vitamin B6 (mood and energy enhancing, and immune boosting), and folate (great for heart health, cognitive function, and reproductive health)...
Read moreSimple Roast Chicken with Lemon & Herbs (Plus Carving Tips)
Roasting a whole chicken may seem daunting at first. I mean, you hear countless stories regaling the horrors of roasting the infamous Thanksgiving turkey, popping any whole bird in the oven should be a task reserved for the brave! But I promise you, roasting a chicken is nothing like roasting a turkey. And in all honesty, roasting a turkey isn’t that hard either, but we’ll touch on that another day…
Read moreRoasted Parsnips with Turmeric & Thyme
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 moreLeftover Coffee Loaf
I’ve made chocolate cake with leftover coffee before, but wanted to make something a bit denser and loaf-like that would pair well with some melty butter and a warm beverage of sorts. Plus, I was missing the baking soda and a portion of the almond flour from my Chocolate Espresso Cake recipe and had some leftover coconut cream on hand that I was itching to use up...
Read moreCoconut Cilantro Lime Baked Chicken Breasts
This right here, is one of my faves, and evidently, is one of my clients’ faves too. With just a few ingredients, and even fewer steps, you turn an otherwise bland chicken breast into a tasty and satiating topper for your veggies, salad, and bowls...
Read moreDark Cocoa Cupcakes with Chocolate Fudge Icing and a Praline Topping
Incredibly simple, and seriously decadent chocolate cupcakes. Perfect for birthday parties, baby and wedding showers, job promotions, or “just cuz” (I mean do we really need an excuse to eat cupcakes?), this recipe is gluten-free, dairy-free, grain-free, refined-sugar-free, and dead easy! Super moist, yet still perfectly buoyant...
Read moreLight and Fluffy Grain & Nut-free Waffles
You may have noticed that a lot of my recipes are rather nut-heavy. Why? Well, so many of my clients avoid grains for their wellness goals, and nut-based flours can be a fantastic alternative in baking, crusting, and pancake-making (amongst many other things). However, I always caution clients that switching one bad habit, or problematic food, with another isn’t a good idea either...
Read morePear Walnut Pancakes
There’s no question that I’m a breakfast fiend. Because I’m regularly hosting brunches, or just making epic breaky options for my hubby and I to enjoy, I am constantly experimenting with different iterations of one of my favourite go-to’s – pancakes! This particular recipe is decadent and moist thanks to the addition of pear, complimented with the nutty crunch of walnuts...
Read moreThai Turkey Burgers
I could probably eat burgers every day. They’re incredibly easy and take no time to make, and taste just as good in between a bun, grilled Portobello mushrooms, or even on top of a salad. They’re also the perfect little nutrient-dense package for those busy days when you need a protein hit on-the-go...
Read moreGrain-free Granola (paleo, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free)
WARNING: This sh* is addictive as fuh! But seriously you guys, I’m almost nervous to share this recipe with you. Once you realize how easy, adaptable, and satisfying making granola at home is, it will be hard to stop. Below is my basic grain-free granola recipe. But like all things, I seriously encourage you to make it your own...
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