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Recipe: Pumpkin Praline Pie
Pumpkin praline pie! What? Seriously? Yes. I love pumpkin pie and it’s almost time for American Thanksgiving. Also, I remember shopping in Michigan and my Mom absolutely loved those carts that sold candied pecans. Well, this year, they’re mashing up and making this delicious, not too sweet, pumpkin praline pie. Ingredients Crust 2 cups plus 2-4 tablespoons of gluten free flour (with xanthan gum) 9 tablespoons of salted butter – frozen 1 egg 8-12 tablespoons of ice water Pumpkin Pie 15oz can of pumpkin (not…
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Recipe: Parmesan Roasted Asparagus
Parmesan roasted asparagus is a delicious and easy side dish. It elevates any meal and brings a punch of flavour without stealing the show. Bryce likes to eat them like fries when no one is watching – yes, I see you! Okay, let’s get cooking. Ingredients 1 pound of asparagus 3 tablespoons of grapeseed oil 1 tablespoon of garlic salt and pepper to taste 1 cup of parmesan cheese First, wash your asparagus and then break, don’t cut, the ends. You want them to break…
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Recipe: Fajita Pasta
Fajita pasta – it’s full of flavour and also makes for a great freezer meal. Quick, make ahead dinners are sometimes the best ones. Let’s get cooking up this one pot wonder. Ingredients 2 peppers 1/2 a red onion jar of salsa (white corn and black beans) 19oz can of black beans 12oz can of corn 1 teaspoons of paprika, chili powder, and cumin 1 1/2 cup of broth 340g of gluten free pasta First, gather up all of your ingredients. Chop the peppers and…
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Recipe: Chicken Fajitas
Chicken fajitas – and it’s a freezer meal, ta-boot! Sometimes I have a lot of energy and I don’t mind cooking a wonderful healthy dinner from scratch, where as other times I just want something easy, yet healthy. Well, here’s a great option. You just need to plan ahead. Ingredients 2 chicken breasts 1 each, yellow and red pepper red onion 2 jalapeños 1 tablespoon of lime juice and chili powder 1 teaspoon of cumin and salt First, wash and slice your peppers, onion, and…
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Recipe: Broccoli Apple Salad
Broccoli apple salad – a bit of a twist on my broccoli grape salad. Basically, I had apples and didn’t have grapes so with a few other changes, this is a new lunchtime favourite. Oh – and don’t use soft apples, fuji apples are the best in this recipe. They stay sweet and crisp. Let’s get to it! Ingredients 4 heads of broccoli, with stems 1 cucumber 2 fuji apples 1/2 a white onion 1/4 cup of roasted pecans 1/2 cup of cranberries 1 tablespoon…
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Recipe: Banana Bread Pancakes
Banana bread pancakes – what? Yes! I took my best gluten free banana bread recipe and turned it into these flat delicious breakfast cakes. Let’s bake up! Ingredients 1 stick of salted butter 1/2 cup of coconut sugar 2 eggs 1 1/2 teaspoons of vanilla 2 cups of gluten free flour (with xanthan gum) 1/2 teaspoon of salt 2 teaspoons of baking soda 1 cup of yogurt 2 overly ripe big bananas (or 3 small) canola oil First, cream the butter and sugar in your…
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Recipe: Red Lentil Chili 2.0
This red lentil chili is both gluten free and vegan. A few weeks ago I was at work and an email came across my desk – Chili Cook Off! Talk about fun, right? Well, I decided to take the Lentil Chili recipe I shared a few years ago and jazz it up. This new 2.0 recipe has charred corn and toasted spices. Let’s get cooking. Ingredients 2 tablespoons of grapeseed oil 3 peppers, 1 yellow and 2 red 5 jalapeños large red onion 1 tablespoon…
