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Chili Corn Soup
This soup is a great way to use up any leftovers in your fridge, freezer and pantry. It is a complete meal on its own providing lots of fibre and protein. Use whatever vegetables you have on hand in your crisper and modify the soup to your liking. You can top it with some…
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Gluten-Free/Dairy-Free/Egg-Free Pizza Dough
Making a pizza dough that has no gluten, no dairy and no eggs can be a daunting task. After trying various recipes, we have finally found a combo that is easy to make and taste pretty darn delicious. Add your favourite toppings and you won’t be able to tell the difference from your typical thin…
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Greek Chickpea Salad
Combining the flavours and nutrients of a Greek Salad with the protein power of chickpeas and the good fats of avocados make this salad both delicious and nutritious. Enjoy it as a main meal for lunch or dinner! 2 servings as main course or 4 servings as a side salad Prep time: 15 minutes What…
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Lyne’s Borscht Soup
This gorgeous looking soup is packed with flavour and nutrition. Beets are great to support the liver, bone broth is healing and nourishing for the gut, and turmeric brings in its anti-inflammatory goodness. With all the other vegetables and spices, this soup is a full meal in itself. Add a dollop of coconut kefir and…
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Ginger Macadamia Balls
Packed with good fats from nuts and antimicrobial power from the ginger, these energy balls are more than just a snack. They will satisfy your sweet tooth without adding unwanted refined sugar to your diet. Freeze them and you have a go-to snack when the munchies hit. Enjoy! Makes 25-30 energy balls. Prep time: 20…
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Goji Berries & Yogurt Mini Muffins
These mini muffins are great for breakfast. Just add a fruit and you have a delicious, nutritious meal that is high in fibre and nutrients. Although small, they are surprisingly filling and eating two will usually do the trick. Freeze them and you have a go-to snack when in a hurry. Inspiration for these was…
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Sweet Potato Nachos
Getting ready to watch the game? Add these healthy vegan/vegetarian nachos to your snack list. Your taste buds will love the spices and your palate will appreciate the various textures. By omitting corn chips and dairy cheese, we have reduced the inflammatory component. Using some good fats like walnuts and avocados means we are nourishing…
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Spinach Salmon & Sesame Salad
The sesame-ginger dressing on this salad is what makes it so delicious. Make sure to use toasted sesame oil for more flavour depth. I love adding some pomegranates to this salad for extra colour and freshness. However, they may be hard to find so using some dried cranberries is a good substitute. Enjoy this salad…
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Healing Turkey Noodle Soup
Another great way to use up turkey leftovers is into a nourishing wholesome soup. Adding homemade bone broth, turmeric, and fresh herbs, makes this soup gut-healing and anti-inflammatory. Enjoy it on a cool winter night, after a day of skiing, snowshoeing, skating or hiking. Makes 6 servings Prep time: 20 minutesCook time: 30 minutes What you…
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Gluten-Free Rosemary Sconies
This “sconie” was inspired by a traditional scone recipe that is a favourite in the Desforges-Bell household. In order to satisfy more restrictive diets, we have played around with this recipe to obtain a gluten-free version. The result is halfway between a scone and a cookie, hence the name “sconie”. Enjoy these with your favourite…