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Recipe: Pumpkin Protein Bars
Pumpkin protein bars – and they’re gluten free. Sweetness. These bars are a great thing to make on the weekend, like today, so you set yourself up well for the week. Healthy eating leads to feeling great. Trust me. Okay, time to get these bars on the go. Ingredients 1/2 a cup of wheat free oats 1 cup of raw vegan protein powder 1/2 a tablespoon of nutmeg, cinnamon and all spice 1 teaspoon of baking powder 1/4 teaspoon of sea salt 1 cup of…
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Recipe: Pineapple Black Bean Salsa
Pineapple and black bean salsa. My corn salsa is so good, yet this is a great twist. I made it a couple of weeks ago for a potluck – luau themed! Hence, the pineapple. This recipe is fresh, light, and super flavourful. Eat it on fish tacos, on chicken, or with chips. Ingredients 1/2 a pineapple 2 cup of black beans handful of cilantro 1/2 red onion 2 garlic cloves limes First, gather all of your ingredients. Juice your limes – you’ll need about 1/4-1/2…
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Recipe: Chipotle Hummus
Chipotle hummus – such a great recipe to make for a party or for snacks for the week. Packed with protein and flavour, this recipe is a sure pleaser. Ingredients 2 cups of black and white beans each 4 tablespoons of cilantro 2 tablespoons of lime juice 1 tablespoon of spicy oil 3 dashes of chili powder 1/2 teaspoon of cumin 1-2 chipotle chilies First up – gather all of your ingredients. If you’re like me, and you’ve made the beans yourself, be sure you’re…
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Recipe: Greek Pasta Salad
Greek pasta salad. Sounds delicious. Fresh and full of flavour. My mom made greek salad a few times when I was a kid for special occasions or if we were going to a summer potluck. Well, at work, a couple of times a year, I have staff meetings and I like to bring food. I sent out a message as to what they wanted – this time they wanted greek pasta salad! So, here it is. They loved it and ate it all up. Ingredients…
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Recipe: Eggplant Pizza
Eggplant pizza on this fine Sunday! Yes, please. This recipe is from none other than a fabulous female chef – Julia Child. I made a few tweaks, yet it’s her recipe, nonetheless. Try it and let me know what you think. Ingredients eggplant, 9-10 inches long 1 tablespoon of salt 2 tablespoons of olive oil a few dashes of dried Italian seasoning 1/3 cup of freshly grated parmesan 1/2 cup of finely grated low-fat mozzarella Sauce Ingredients 2-3 teaspoons of olive oil 3 large garlic…
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Recipe: Chickpea and Spinach Curry
Chickpea and spinach curry – perfect for meatless Monday today. Grab some fresh and local spinach and tomatoes from the market and you’ll be all set on your way to this flavourful and well seasoned curry. Try it tonight! Ingredients 1 red onion 3 garlic cloves tablespoon of olive oil teaspoon of cumin 1/4 teaspoon of chili powder 2 tablespoons of curry paste 5 roma tomatoes 2 cups of cooked chickpeas 1/2 cup of vegetable broth 2 bunches of spinach 1 squeeze of lemon 2-3…
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Recipe: Burrito Bowl
Burrito bowls – time to spice up this Saturday. As I’ve said before, Mexican food is by far my favourite…the beans, the corn, and the cheese! Oh, and avocados. Yes, please. Well, this recipe is quite simple. It’s a burrito in a bowl which takes away a bit of the fun of having a burrito, yet it’s good when you’re out of wraps and still feel like one. Try it and let me know what you think. This recipe will make two bowls. Ingredients 1…
