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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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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…
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Kale & Sausage Hash
Need a quick and easy meal that is filling and nutritious. Then a hash is what you want. Hash comes from the French term “haché” which means chopped. A hash is basically a mix of meat, potatoes, and any other chopped leftover veggies. In this version, we use organic pork sausage, sweet potatoes, apples and…
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Fall Harvest Soup
Soup is a stable in our household. You can mix and match vegetables according to what you have in your refrigerator. Our Fall Harvest Soup is a great way to use up the wonderful variety of vegetables that are available at your local farmers’ market in the fall. Adding an apple to the soup gives…
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Key Nutrients to Strengthen Your Immune System
By Helen KwonRegistered Holistic Nutritionists and Reiki Master Cold and flu season is here. But don’t let that cramp your style and limit you from doing what you love! Now is the time to strengthen your immune system so you can do your favourite activities all winter long. Food plays an integral role when it…
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Slow – Cooker Pumpkin Vegetable Chili
Fall means football season and cooler evenings. And nothing beats a great bowl of chili on a Sunday night while watching the game. This chili incorporates fall vegetables and is versatile. Add whatever you have on hand. The pumpkin purée gives it a nice thick consistency.