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Recipe: Mexican Hummus
Mexican hummus – chickpeas with some jalapeño kick and we’re in business for a protein packed snack. I love snacks – small meals and a lot of snacks is the perfect way for me to eat. Okay, sometimes the meals aren’t so small, yet don’t underestimate the power of a snack. Let’s get cooking! Ingredients 19 oz can of chickpeas 2 jalapeños a loose cup of fresh cilantro 1 teaspoon of cumin 1/2 teaspoon of chili powder 3 tablespoons of grape seed oil 4 tablespoons…
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Recipe: Reese’s Monster Cookie Bars
Reese’s monster cookie bars – and, they’re gluten free! A while back I made monster cookie bars with chocolate chips and M & Ms and they were great. Yet I saw these Reese’s in the grocery store one day and wanted to eat the whole pack – so I incorporated them into a couple of recipes. I’m sure you caught the Reese’s rice krispie squares! Well, here we are again – let’s bake up. Ingredients 1 cup of natural chunky peanut butter 2 eggs 1/2…
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Recipe: Kale and Sweet Potato Salad
Kale and sweet potato salad – it’s full of so much texture, it’s hearty and it’s delicious. I made this on New Year’s Eve and we loved it – it was the best part of the meal! Okay, let’s get cooking. Ingredients 1 pound of sweet potatoes 1/2 tablespoon of canola oil 8 stalks of kale 1 tablespoon of lemon juice 6 strips of turkey bacon 1/2 cup of goat cheese 1 shallot teaspoon of dijon mustard 2 teaspoons of balsamic vinegar 1/4 cup of…
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Recipe: Classic Mashed Potatoes
Classic mashed potatoes. These are my absolute favourite mashed potatoes ever. I’ve experimented a few times in the past with sour cream, or Mexican mashed potatoes, yet this classic version is simply the best. Plus, the ricer make these smooth – they’re so good you’ll want a second helping! Okay, let’s get cooking. Ingredients 2 pounds of yellow potatoes 4 tablespoons of salted butter 1/3 cup of soy milk salt and pepper to taste freshly chopped green onions The very first tool you need for…
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Recipe: Margherita Pizza
Margherita pizza – this is my go-to order when we’re at a pizza place. Gluten free? Of course! This pizza is light and fresh and I love the cheesy goodness. Okay, let’s get cooking! Ingredients Gluten free pizza crust 1/2 -3/4 cup of pizza sauce (homemade) 2 large bocconcini cheese balls 1/3 cup of grana padano 8-12 fresh basil leaves olive oil drizzle salt to taste First, make the pizza curst – I still use Bob’s Red Mill just like I did for the Taco Pizza a few weeks…
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Recipe: Pink Sprinkle Cookies
Pink sprinkle cookies! Just in time for Valentine’s day tomorrow. These cookies are chewy and the best part is, the cookie base is so simple that you can use it to make chocolate chip cookies or even skor cookies. Rolling the cookies in pink sprinkles before baking is how this recipe gets some glitter. Okay, let’s bake up! Ingredients 2 cups of gluten free flour 1 teaspoon of baking soda 2 teaspoon of corn starch 1/2 cup of white sugar a packed 1/2 cup of…
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Recipe: Roasted Cheesy Green Beans
Roasted cheesy green beans are a colourful side dish for any holiday meal. It’s a bit of a play off of the parmesan asparagus recipe I made a while back, yet this recipe uses grana padano for added flavour and saltiness. Okay, let’s get cooking! Ingredients 400g of green beans 3 tablespoons of grape seed oil 1 tablespoon of garlic salt and pepper to taste 1 cup of shredded grana padano First, wash the green beans. I love this little bag – they’ve bean picked…
