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Recipe: White Bean Quinoa Salad
White bean quinoa salad – the perfect little protein packed lunch. I make quinoa salad often, yet this one is deserving of a post since it’s tasty. Let’s get started! Ingredients 1 cup quinoa can of white beans small roma tomato 1/4 of a red onion 8 basil leaves 1/4 a cup of olive oil a tablespoons of balsamic vinegar Italian seasoning 1 teaspoon of dijon mustard After you gather all of your ingredients get the quinoa cooking. I cook mine in our rice cooker…
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Recipe: Chicken Salad
Chicken salad – with yogurt and it’s gluten free! Total score. This healthy chicken salad makes use of tangy plain yogurt rather than rich mayo. Don’t get me wrong, I like mayo, it’s just that on a one-to-one comparison it’s about 10 times the calories, and let’s be honest, I’d rather eat chips and chocolate than mayo. Life is about balance and yogurt in this recipe gives me that balance. Let’s get cooking. Ingredients 200g of pulled chicken (lightly seasoned) 1/2 a cup of chopped…
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Recipe: Spaghetti Squash Meat Sauce
Spaghetti squash with meat sauce? Why didn’t I think of this sooner – seriously. This dinner is not only quick and easy, it’s super delicious. I know I’ve done well when my husband says, “you can make this again.” Total score. Let’s get cooking! Ingredients large spaghetti squash a bit of grape seed oil 1 tablespoon of minced garlic small white onion 2 tablespoons of quality Italian seasoning can of crushed tomatoes 1 pound of ground turkey 120g of old white cheddar cheese Okay –…
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Recipe: Gluten Free Raspberry Pancakes
Gluten free raspberry pancakes? Yes, please! We had these this past weekend and they were so good. I think I’ve shared this before, but I love air miles. Last year we few to Hong Kong for just over 100$ each on air miles – and only 6000 air miles each. Total score. Well on Friday, Sobey’s was having a Blue Friday event where they give away a ridiculous amount of miles for certain items. Now, my rule is that I don’t buy anything that’s not…
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Recipe: Toast Toppings
Toast toppings are the best – the perfect way to enjoy lunch or breakfast. Today I’ll share with you four of my favourite toast toppings. I know the avocado toast thing has been around for a while, yet it’s just oh-so good. Okay, let’s get started! Ingredients 4 slices of gluten free bread 1 avocado 20g of cream cheese 1 tablespoon of natural nut butter 6 oz of roasted chicken 2 strawberries 3 oz of feta cheese crumbles 2 oz of diced red onion 8…
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Recipe: The Best Gluten Free Banana Bread
The best gluten free banana bread is here. I’ve made my fair share of banana bread, or banana muffins even, yet this recipe is the best! Seriously. My husband said it’s the best banana thing I’ve ever made. Total score. Better yet, I’m going to share this recipe with you! Let’s get baking. Ingredients 1/2 a cup of salted butter 1 cup of sugar 2 eggs 1 1/2 teaspoons of vanilla 2 cups of gluten free flour (with xanthan gum) 1/2 teaspoon of salt 2…
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Recipe: Scrambled Eggs
Gordon Ramsay inspired scrambled eggs. It’s time for breakfast! I’m sure you’ve caught one of my last couple of posts, but if not, here’s the background. My dad got me this amazing pan for Christmas – it’s a 12 inch Pampered Chef skillet. The deal – Gordon Ramsay delivers three meals for Christmas, too. For meal number three, let’s start! Ingredients 6 eggs 2 tablespoons of butter about 2 tablespoons of creme fresh 2 chives, chopped First, gather all of your ingredients. Today, we’re having…
