Healthy Choices. Grateful Mindset.
Flat beans and potatoes, braised together in flavourful broth is the perfect addition to your weeknight rotation. It’s an easy dish to put together in less than 30 minutes. Vegans love the hearty vegetable combo but you can also bulk it up with your choice of protein. A personal fave for me is to add
Polenta is an Italian dish of cornmeal made in a variety of ways. You can serve it hot and creamy or allow it to cook then solidify before grilling, baking or frying. For my vegan friends I chose to share a vegan polenta recipe that uses a plant-based ragù of mushroom, spinach and beans (among
A recipe that checks off all the boxes for what makes a great salad. Bold flavor, refreshing crunch, creamy dressing, and packed with enough fiber and protein to keep you feeling full. I would like to share with you my red lentil salad recipe. Red lentils are accompanied by pearl barley and mixed with a
This peanut butter and banana oatmeal is made in 5 minutes, no lie. It’s something I can whip up on a weekday morning and everyone loves it, even the kids! Quaker is a trusted brand in our family so it only makes sense that we use Quaker Oats for our morning oatmeal. The 1 minute
Here is a healthy and vegan friendly recipe for mashed sweet potatoes. Mashed potatoes are the perfect pairing for just about any protein. Grilled meats are complimented by the creamy mash while sauces or gravies join forces with the potato as it soaks up that delicious flavor. However, the cream and butter used for this
Potato wedges are an all-star comfort food and a win in the world of fast and easy meal prep. But then again, who doesn’t love a crispy potato wedge? That crusted skin on the outside, with that soft cloud feel of a mashed potato on the inside. These wedges are baked, not fried and make
Spreads and dips come in all flavours and textures and hummus is by far a leading contender in this category. Hummus is a creamy mixture of chickpeas, tahini, garlic and lemon. It’s super healthy, packed with plant-based protein and fibre among many other important nutrients. Keep it traditional or jazz it up with additions like
I love easy dinners and this lentil soup is just that. The prepped chicken is always on hand in my freezer and pulling it out in the morning sets me up for and easy one pot dinner made in 30 minutes. Even easier when I make it vegan. (Not really a favourite for my meat
The season of fall has so much to offer in terms of harvest and seasonal produce. Squash and other gourds have a soft spot in my heart during this time of year. Super versatile, they can be roasted, mashed or puréed into a soups and sauces. In this acorn squash recipe, the squash is halved,
The motivation for this vegetable fried rice came from a combination of things. Firstly, I needed to utilize the existing produce in my fridge (as always). Secondly, I wanted to make sure my family enjoys the comfort food they love while sneaking in highly nutritious components. Kids are back in school; the warm summer weather
This mango salad is one of my favourite salads to make. It has ripe, juicy mango which adds so much sweetness to the hearty beans and compliments the refreshing crunch of the cucumber. No need to hype up this flavour combo; a simple vinaigrette is all you need. I mean, real simple, like salt, black
Sweet corn is everywhere in the summer and there are so many ways to use it. My little ones are simple people. Steamed and salted is how we roll. This salad recipe is a mixture of components added to freshly cooked corn on the cob but it is a great way to use up leftover