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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: 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…
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Recipe: GF Taco Pizza
GF taco pizza. Yes, this taco pizza is gluten free and mashes Mexican taco flavours with the Italian classic pizza. It’s filling, flavourful and a definite make again. Okay, let’s get cooking. Ingredients Gluten free pizza crust 1/2 cup of pizza sauce (homemade) 3/4 cup of black refried beans 1/2 pound of ground turkey 1 tablespoon of taco seasoning 2 tablespoons of canola oil 200g of shredded mozzarella cheese 50g of shredded old cheddar cheese 1 cup of thinly chopped lettuce salt to taste First,…
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Recipe: Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad
Mexican street corn pasta salad! This salad adds some heft to the standard Mexican street corn. Don’t get me wrong, the original is so much fun to eat, and to present, yet this pasta salad is great for lunches and holds up really well. Okay, let’s get cooking! Ingredients 1 bag of GF pasta (227g) 2 cobs of corn or 1 can 4 large jalapeño 1/2 cup of cilantro and green onions 10 oz of crumbled feta cheese 3 garlic cloves 2 tablespoons of lime…
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Recipe: Reese’s Pieces Rice Krispies
Reese’s Pieces rice krispies – and they’re gluten free! Total score. These are the tastiest marshmallow treats around. I’ve made skor rice krispies and regular ones before, too – yet these add that peanut butter goodness that can’t be beat! Okay, let’s get baking. Ingredients 15 oz of marshmallows 1/2 cup of butter 2 tablespoons of vanilla 8 cups of gluten free rice krispies 2 packages of Reese’s Pieces (283g per bag) First, get out a large pan – 9×13 and give it a quick…
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Recipe: Italian Turkey
Italian turkey! That’s right, this thanksgiving we’re having a 10 pound turkey that is seasoned with Italian spices and herbs. Looking for some added flavour this year? Then spice things up with some goodness. Let’s get cooking! Ingredients 10 pound turkey 2 tablespoons of Italian seasoning 2 tablespoons of shallot seasoning salt to taste First, gather your spices. I know I’ve mentioned it many times, yet these spices from the Spice Merchant are the best. Be sure to check them out if you haven’t already.…
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Recipe: Fall Salad
Fall salad is here – just in time for fall! This deliciously hearty, yet fresh salad is the perfect fall recipe. Roasted beets, pistachios and homemade dressing with shallots, yes! Let’s get cooking. Ingredients: 4 stalks of kale 1/2 a head of butter lettuce 5 brussle sprouts 1 apple large roasted beet 1/2 cup of crumbled feta 1 shallot teaspoon of dijon mustard 2 teaspoons of balsamic vinegar 1/4 cup of grape seed oil 2 tablespoons of agave salt to taste First, wash and roast…
