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The Best Banana Bread (with chocolate chips)
Happy fall! This is a solid banana bread recipe that results in a deliciously dense loaf. It is nice and sweet, but uses minimal sugar – keeping it comparatively healthy to traditional recipes. This recipe is easily veganized by using … Continue reading
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Tagged back to school, banana bread, easy, healthy, kid friendly, recipe, vegan
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Super Simple Green Smoothie
This smoothie recipe is so simple and delicious! I have been drinking at least one smoothie a day (usually a green one 😉 ) as the weather warms up and have noticed a drastic improvement in how I feel. Try … Continue reading
Posted in raw, smoothie, snack, vegan, vegetarian
Tagged dairy free, easy, green smoothie, healthy, recipe, vegan
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Gin Infused with Pomegranate Seeds
This is my favorite drink! It is great anytime of year, but is particularly festive for Christmas time. If you are not a gin fan, substitute vodka for equally delicious results. To read more about my love of pomegranates (and … Continue reading
Brown Butter Snickerdoodles
These were the ultimate Christmas cookie of 2014 and the recipe I will be leaving out for Santa tomorrow evening 😉 I made many batches to share with family and friends and they always vanished quickly. I love a simple … Continue reading
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Tagged brown butter, christmas, dairy free, easy, gluten free, recipe, vegan
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Fluffy Overnight Pancakes (vegan or not)
These pancakes are perfect for holidays, house guests or lazy weekends. Surprise your partner with breakfast in bed and score some major brownie points! All of the prep work is done the night before allowing … Continue reading
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Tagged breakfast, christmas, dairy free, easy, nut free, overnight, pancakes, soy free, vegan
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Warm Quinoa Breakfast Cereal
As the weather cools I am naturally easing off of breakfast smoothies and beginning to crave warmer foods in the morning. This recipe is actually my daughter’s creation, one that the whole family loves. It is a powerhouse of nutrition … Continue reading
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Tagged breakfast, dairy free, gluten free, nut free, oatmeal, vegan
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Roasted Cream of Tomato Soup
This soup is incredible this time of year, allowing you to use up the last of the summer produce in a delicious, warming way. The last of the true, seasonal tomatoes will only be available for the next few weeks and this … Continue reading
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Tagged dairy free, easy, gluten free, nut free, soup, soy free, vegan, vegetarian
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Vegan Golden (Turmeric) Milk
Rain Rain go away….As we transition into fall everyone is craving something warm and comforting in their bellies. This recipe will keep you warm from the inside out while increasing your immunity to keep colds and flus at bay. Turmeric … Continue reading
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Tagged chai, colds and flus, dairy free, gluten free, indian, medicine, recipe, turmeric, vegan
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Cold Pressed Vegan Pumpkin Spice Latte
I’m writing this recipe as a public service. I don’t drink coffee, however I know when fall comes around people flock to Starbucks, lining up for their pumpkin spice latte. With a long line of questionable ingredients I wanted to … Continue reading
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Tagged coffee, copy cat, dairy free, easy, gluten free, healthy, knock off, latte, pumpkin spice, recipe, vegan
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Raw Tomato Basil Marinara Sauce (lacto-fermented)
I have been so in love with my fermented salsa recipe that I wanted to apply the same principle to an Italian style sauce. If you are new to fermenting this is a perfect recipe to start your family with as it … Continue reading
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Tagged cultured, dairy free, fermented, marinara, no whey, nut free, pesto, raw, recipe, vegan
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Tomato Basil Marinara Sauce (For Canning)
As you can tell from my last few posts, we are elbow deep in tomato season! I love this delicious, fresh sauce for it’s light, clean flavour. Check out this recipe for a deeper, richer variation. Like my roasted vegetable … Continue reading
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Tagged canning, dairy free, easy tomato sauce for canning, gluten free, nut free, preserves, vegan, vegetarian
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Salsa Roja for Canning
The canning frenzy continues with a Latin American inspired recipe ❤ This Salvadoran salsa is traditionally served with pupusas and curtido, but I also serve it with tortilla chips, mixed with broth to be used as a base for soups and chilis, … Continue reading
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Tagged canning, dairy free, gluten free, mexican, nut free, preserved, recipe, salsa, salsa roja, spanish, vegan
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The Quickest and Easiest Way to Can Tomatoes
Tomato season is here! During these next few, short weeks I will be attempting to preserve enough tomatoes to last throughout the year. I have been canning for the past few years and really love having those little glass mason jars … Continue reading
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Tagged canning, dairy free, easy, gluten free, healthy, nut free, recipe, roasted tomatoes, the easiest way to can tomatoes, vegan
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Chocolate Raspberry Nice-Cream
Another banana ice-cream recipe! I have been eating variations on this all summer long for my weekend breakfasts (for my favourite weekday smoothie click here). Eating fruit (especially bananas) for breakfast has been leaving me clear-headed and full of energy … Continue reading
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Tagged banana ice-cream, dairy free, fruit, gluten free, nut free, raw, recipe, vegan
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The Best Vegan (or not) Blueberry Scones
These little treats are so easy to throw together when you are craving something comforting and sweet. They taste incredible with a slightly crunchy crust and a soft, warm center. Yum, give your belly a nice big hug with these scones. … Continue reading
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Tagged baking, blueberries, cultured, dairy free, fermented, gluten free, healthy, kefir, nut free, recipe, scone, vegan
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Marinated Roasted Red Peppers (preserved)
I love the abundance summer brings. I went to the market today and this happened….. …a beautiful box of organic bell peppers for a steal. During these last few weeks of summer, I am frantically preserving all of the fresh … Continue reading
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Tagged canning, dairy free, gluten free, harvest, healthy, local, olive oil, organic, preserved, recipe, roasted red peppers, summer, vegan
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Fermented Salsa (Pico De Gallo)
MMM…salsa! Can your salsa make you sexier?….Mine can. Fermenting the salsa adds all of the health benefits listed here, and here, as well as improving the flavour. Because it is fermented, any foods that you eat along side it will digest more … Continue reading
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Tagged cultured, dairy free, easy, gluten free, lacto-fermented, no whey, pico de gallo, recipe, salsa, vegan
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Atole de Elote and Fried Plaintain
I love the kitchen’s ability to transport me to another place. Cooking traditional recipes from around the world satisfies my inner Wanderluster while giving me a sense of exploration in an everyday task. Lately I am loving Latin cuisine and have been inspired … Continue reading
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Tagged atole, dairy free, drink, easy, gluten free, healthy, latin american, mexican, recipe, salvadoran, vegan
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Green Beans in a Fresh Tomato Sauce
I received some beautiful heirloom beans in my CSA box and was so inspired to create something delicious. This is hearty enough to be main dish (I always serve it as a main), or can serve as a side … Continue reading
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Tagged easy, food, gluten free, green bean casserole, healthy, recipe, summer, tomato sauce, vegan, vegetarian
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Living Blueberry Cheesecakes (single serving)
I have been working through my jar of fermented blueberry honey and have been drizzling it over any and everything lately. I love the flavour and the gentle sweetness. I had the idea to create a cheesecake using the honey … Continue reading
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Tagged blueberry, cheesecake, coconut milk, cultured, easy, kefir, lacto-ferment, probiotic, raw, unbaked, vegan
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