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Recipe: Cornbread Loaded Waffle
Cornbread loaded waffle. Yes, cornbread waffles; and loaded! Going gluten free hasn’t been too much of an adjustment – it’s actually quite fun! These cornbread waffles are good, like super good. Let’s get started. Ingredients Bob’s Red Mill Cornbread Mix 1 egg 3/4 cup of milk 1/8 cup of oil 1 tablespoon of olive oil a cup of white and black beans 1 teaspoon of chili powder and cumin a little can of green chilies 1 tomato medium avocado 1/2 a head of iceberg lettuce…
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Recipe: Mashed Potato Quesadilla
Mashed potato quesadilla – where did this come from? Well, a few weeks back we attended the Taste of Edmonton and my favourite thing was a mashed potato and feta cheese quesadilla. Thus, I decided to make one myself! Ingredients potato splash of heavy cream 4 corn tortillas 2 tablespoons of butter crumbled feta cheese, 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese, 1/4 cup diced tomato, 1/4 cup 1/2 an avocado First up – the humble potato. Wash and peel the potato. Dice it up small and…
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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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Celiac Disease and going Gluten Free
Well, where do I even start. I’m a celiac. First, I’ll start by saying I think this is awesome and I’m so excited to change my life and feel great. It’s often said that we have no idea how good our bodies are meant to feel, and I can’t believe it’s about to get better. Seriously. Back in 2008 when Bryce, my now husband, moved in with me he realized that I suffered from an above average amount of headaches/migraines. Really, it’s not normal to…
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Recipe: Gluten Free Pizza
Gluten free pizza that’s easy and good. I did make one little mistake, but with my tips, you’ll make a delicious GF pizza! First off, I don’t suggest using gluten free all purpose flour – it’s not that it’s not good, but it’s that it could be better. There are different blends (like rice flour, or potato flour, even corn flour) that are better used in baking, pancakes versus bread or pizza crust. It’s a bit of trial and error, but as long as you’re…
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Recipe: Plantain Pancakes
Plantain pancakes on this fine Sunday morning. Time to eat up and start the day of right. Gather your ingredients and do so quietly while the rest of the house is still sleeping. Once you’ve got some ready, they’ll be sure to wake up to the amazing smell. So good. Ingredients 3 medium ripe-ripe plantain 2 1/2 tablespoons of coconut oil about a tablespoon of agave syrup 1 teaspoon of vanilla and cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon of salt and baking soda 1 teaspoon of cream of…
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Recipe: Black Bean Lentil Taco
Black bean lentil taco? Yes, please! I know, it’s not Monday…but perhaps it’s TACO TUESDAY?! Yes…let us start that tradition! haha. So fun. These corn tacos are the perfect snack or dinner to enjoy on this fine sunny spring Tuesday. They are hearty, filling, all while being light and full of flavour. Try them. Ingredients 2-3 cups of cooked lentils 2 cups of black beans 1 red onion 2 garlic cloves, minced 3/4 teaspoons of cumin 1/2 teaspoon of chili powder 1/3 cup of chopped…
