We’ve hit that time of year when you want cozy oats for breakfast and then you’re hot by lunch and in need of a salad, and let me just be clear: I love it. Fall is a favourite of many for good reason; The beautiful colours, the crunchy sound of leaves, the crisp change in … [Read more…]
In need of a big bowl of healthy goodness but also in the mood for something a little more naughty? This just might trick you into thinking you’re eating chicken wings! Hah! totally kidding, that’s ridiculous, but this does hit the spot when you’re looking for something crisp, crunchy and totally satisfying! My pregnancy cravings have … [Read more…]
This is the perfect recipe for when you want a fresh pesto but can’t wait for that summer basil to get here! I grew up on fresh homemade pesto and honestly, there’s just no store-bought substitute. If it wasn’t fresh from that summer’s garden supply of basil, there was always some in the freezer, ready to … [Read more…]
This makes your house smell like heaven (AKA, my Nonna’s kitchen)!! Just had to get that out of the way: Hi! Hello! How’d everyone’s summer turn out?! Better yet, how’d your garden turn out?! I can’t wait for the day when I have my own…but until then, I’ll use times like this, when I had 8 … [Read more…]
What’s a girl to do when she buys a giant bag of organic dried figs from Costco?? Oh yes, make some Easy Fig Jam, of course. I’ve loved figs since the first time I tried them, but my love has grown since finding out how amazing they are for your mood! Figs contain a good deal of … [Read more…]
Aw yeah, cilantro pesto ya’ll! Basil is no longer getting all the glory (even though it is damn delicious and deserves a lot of glory). This here cilantro pesto though, so good for us cilantro lovers. If you’re like me, ya can’t get enough cilantro, ever. It’s pretty powerful stuff too. Cilantro is an amazing herb for … [Read more…]
This is the kale salad you want to eat when you just need a whole plate of crunchy goodness! The dressing is so unique! You’ll love it! Sometimes, you just want a giant salad for dinner, or lunch, or whatever. Cold, crunchy, filling… a girls gotta eat, right?! You guys are going to love this salad. The … [Read more…]
The Crossroads Farmers Market in Calgary has this little Mexican food booth with the most amazing dips and salsas. There’s such a variety too! I’m talking coconut salsa, corn salsa, super freaking hot ones, and my absolute favourite, the cilantro salsa. It’s more of a cilantro sauce, with a smooth and creamy texture. I get … [Read more…]
Any time you’re looking for a dairy-free substitute for cream sauce, béchamel, Alfredo, even adding cream to thicken a soup, use this! It’s so rich and dreamy it’s hard to believe their’s no cream in here whatsoever. This cashew cream sauce was made for my Caramelized Onion and Roasted Mushroom Flatbread, but would also be … [Read more…]
My in-laws make the best caesar salad dressing…it’s creamy, garlicky, lemony, and just perfect on that crispy romaine. We make it a lot ourselves in the summer and I wanted to try a vegan version that was similar in taste and texture for people who can’t or choose not to eat eggs, dairy, or anchovies. … [Read more…]
