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Recipe: Pomegranate and Pear Salad
Pomegranate and pear salad is fresh, full of flavour. Oh, and the pomegranate seeds (which are frozen, so easy-peasy) are a burst of brightness. So good! Okay, let’s get chopping, crumbling, and tossing – this salad won’t last long. Ingredients 6 cups of mixed greens 1 pear 1/2 a cucumber about 1/2 cup of pomegranate seeds 1/4 cup of crumbled feta about 1/4 cup of chopped walnuts poppyseed dressing (or your favourite vinaigrette) First, wash and dry the mixed greens. Then, make the dressing (if…
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Recipe: Blackberry Chicken Salad
Blackberry chicken salad – who else loves fruit in salad? This salad is bright, fresh, and the blackberries are plump and simply perfect. Plus, the dressing has crushed fresh blackberries in it. Okay, let’s get cooking! Ingredients 2 chicken breasts 1 tablespoon of butter 6 cups of mixed greens 1/4 cup diced red onion 1 avocado 1/2 a cucumber 1/4 cup of pumpkin seeds 1 cup of blackberries 3/4 cup of canola oil 1 tablespoon of agave 1/4 cup of lemon juice 8 smashed blackberries…
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Recipe: Roasted Carrot Salad
Roasted carrot salad is a delicious way to bridge the winter to spring weather. Fresh greens, with hearty warm carrots. Plus, the lemon tahini dressing is creamy and rich. Okay, let’s get cooking! Ingredients 5 large carrots 1/2 can of chickpeas 1 tablespoon of olive oil salt to taste 6 cups of mixed greens 1/4 cup of tahini 1 teaspoon of garlic 2 tablespoons of lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon of cumin 3-4 tablespoons of water First, turn your oven on to roast at around 400…
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Recipe: Sweet Potato and Blackberry Salad
Sweet potato and blackberry salad – the perfect blend of hearty and sweet, and a great spring salad. Plus, it’s made with a quick and simple lemon poppyseed dressing (my favourite!). Okay, let’s get cooking. Ingredients 2 cups of thinly sliced sweet potato a few drizzles of grapeseed oil salt to taste 4 cups of mixed greens 1 cup of blackberries 1/4 cup of pumpkin seeds 1/2 cup of crumbled feta Poppyseed Dressing 3/4 cup of canola oil 1/4 cup of lemon juice 1 tablespoon…
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Recipe: Eight Gluten Free Mexican Recipes
Eight – yes, eight gluten free Mexican recipes. A while back I shared some of my favourite to date Mexican recipes on the blog and although those are all delicious, these eight (four of them are breakfast dishes) are right up there with being great. Okay, let’s check out these eight gluten free recipes! Gluten Free Mexican Recipes Red Chilaquiles Mexican Rice Zucchini and Corn Torta Chicken and Potato Tacos Mango Salsa Caramelized Brussel Sprout and Onion Quesadillas Black Bean Breakfast Tostada Butternut Squash Tacos…
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Eats: Super Bowl Eats 2022
Super Bowl eats 2022 – the big game is here and it’s time to make some snacks. From sweets to salty eats, here are some favourite recipes. Okay, let’s get ready! Here are the top 5 recipes to make for the game on Sunday. Well, they’re good anytime, but especially good in large batches and shared with friends while watching one of the biggest TV events (I mean, those commercials are so captivating!). Happy watching!! Recipes BBQ Chicken Salad Donut Glazed Popcorn Jalapeño Guacamole Homemade…
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Recipe: Red Chilaquiles
Red chilaquiles – the ultimate Mexican breakfast. I recall sharing the first time I had these, on the beach in Akumal about 3 years ago – so good. A while back I even made some with green sauce, but this time, it’s red sauce time – let’s get cooking! Ingredients 2 cups of canola oil 8 corn tortillas 1/2 a white onion, chopped 4 eggs pack of Frontera red enchilada sauce 1/2 cup of crumbled feta cheese 1 thinly sliced jalapeño some avocado slices a…
