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This cozy stew is the perfect blend of savoury and warming. It feels like a big hug in a bowl. Serve with whole-grain bread so you can get every last drop...apparently licking your bowl is frowned upon in social settings! One good think about this social distancing phase of life that we find ourselves in [...]
Photo by Annie Spratt on Unsplash One of the biggest struggles I hear from people is knowing what to make for meals. They desperately want to eat more veggies, fruit, lean protein and healthy fats but somewhere between this resolve and meal times, it all goes sideways. My number one all time top tip is to make yourself [...]
You know when you stumble across a dish that surprises you with how well it turned out? Crazy coconut curry is definitely one of those! I had a skeleton of a recipe and a few ingredients in the fridge that needed to be used up. What came out of the skillet was sheer deliciousness. Now, [...]
Roasted Veggies with Chicken 1 onion (chopped)2 yams (chopped)3 carrots (peeled & chopped)4 potatoes (chopped)4 chicken breasts1 lemon (freshly squeezed)1 tsp sea salt1 tsp dried basil1 tsp dried oregano2 cloves garlic (minced)1/3 cup coconut oil or butter (melted) Put the lemon juice, spices, garlic & coconut oil or butter in a small glass jar. Put [...]
Summer is here and with it comes a sense of freedom from the regular old schedule. Lazy summer days, trips to the beach and late night chats on the deck become part of our new normal. Sometimes we get caught up in holiday mode and forget to keep healthy eating a priority. Visits to the [...]
Ah...fall days! I do enjoy the brightly coloured leaves, bright blue skies and crisp morning air! But, I do not like cold damp days that are dreary all day. Looking out my window today, all I see are grey skies, soggy leaves and there is a chill in the air, even with the furnace on. [...]
We've all been summoned to the table by someone calling out, "Time for supper!" The question I have is this week is, are you making the time for supper? With school, work and extras in full swing, we can begin to feel that there just isn't time for supper. We grab something quick in between [...]
Black beans just don't get the recognition that they deserve! I mean sure, they get made fun of for the bodily functions that they seem to inspire. I even have a little childhood poem going through my head as I write this. What can I say? I live in a house of boys! Black beans [...]
Cauliflower Curry Curry contains tumeric, a spice that contains the anti-inflammatory antioxidant, curcumin. Curcumin has been shown to boost memory and stimulate the production of new brain cells, a process called as neurogenesis. This dish is tasty and filling and not too spicy at all! 1 tbsp grape seed oil1 medium [...]
Lesley's Lime Chicken Chicken & lime just go so well together! This is a quick and easy meal that is sure to please! 1 tbsp coconut oil2 chicken breasts (cubed)1 tsp sea salt1 clove garlic (minced)1 tsp thyme1 tsp paprika1/2 cup organic broth (vegetable or chicken)1 lime (squeezed) [...]