One thing I love about dishes like paella is that they’re not meant to be fussy or finicky, just classic comfort food that makes a big generous satisfying serving. I incorporated sliced pepper, mushroom and kale because I wanted to use them up (and you know me and adding extra veg to everything), but toss in whatever you’re feeling…
Read moreImmune Boosting + Digestively Beneficial Borscht
Get ready to have your mind (and taste buds) blown by these seriously nutrient-dense and delightfully delicious classic comfort food of eastern European origin. I know I know, the word “borscht” doesn’t usually conjure feelings culinary excitement, but if you only knew how good it was for you, and how tasty it can be, you would be all up in the borscht-buzz! Let me enlighten you…
Read moreCranberry Walnut Spiced Oat Cookies
Moist and chewy, hearty and healthy, these nutrient-dense treats check off all the “breakfast cookie” boxes! In fact, they’re so satisfying (not to mention seriously simple to make), you won’t even mind, care, or notice that they’re free of gluten, dairy, eggs, and refined sugar. Add to all that the festively familiar spices of cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, and clove, as well as the classic Christmas-y combo of cranberries and walnuts, they’re a wonderful wintry goodie to share with loved ones of various dietary considerations this holiday season…
Read moreSpiced Kabocha Squash Soup
There’s no question when it comes to squash soups, butternut reigns supreme. It’s creamy and subtle, and therefore lends well to the common flavour coupling of ginger, curry powder, etc. But is it the best option? Of course I can’t say what your palate prefers, but I may be so bold as to suggest a new winner in my person squash soup rotation – kabocha…
Read moreSecret Garden Spaghetti Sauce
Spaghetti + meatsauce - this tried-and-true classically comforting, and crowd-pleasing go-to may already be in your roster of weeknight staples. But as you know, I’m all about elevating favourite foods, and otherwise boring basics to heightened and more nutrient-dense levels! Like I’ve said before, let your food work a little hard for you. Let it provide you with more nourishment AND flavour to help you feel your best and love the things you’re eating that much more…
Read moreZucchini Ribbon Salad with Cherry Tomatoes, Grilled Corn, Pine Nuts, and Fresh Basil
Summer is all about S A L A D S ! Well as you may already know from my Instagram stories, the whole year is all about salads for me, but there is something particularly sensational about fresh summer salads, especially when those salads are made with local ingredients…
Read moreMatcha Moringa Fat Bomb Freezer Fudge
Fat bomb, freezer fudge, decadent nibbles of dangerously delicious delights…they go by many names, but no matter what you call them, they’re darn tasty! Not to mention the fact that the healthy fats keep you satisfied and energized for luxuriously long periods of time making them an ideal daytime dessert or simply just an between-meals pop-in-your-mouth pleasure. Personally I love these little guys about 1-hour to 30 minutes before a workout when it’s been a while since I had my last meal…
Read moreLemon Thyme Arugula Salad with Grilled Asparagus, Avocado, and Kalamata Olives
Simple yet satisfying and seemingly impressive salads are your secret weapon for a successful dinner party (or quiet night at home…that’s cool too). Now the key to a knock-out salad is the dressing, but I’m also a believer in not spending your entire day fiddling over a vinaigrette. This lovely little side dish is elevated by the effortlessly classic combination of olive oil, fresh lemon juice, garlic, salt, pepper, and fresh herbs. That’s it! Don’t overthink it, don’t overdue it, let the deliciously nutrient-dense ingredients speak for themselves and you’re all set…
Read moreQuick + Easy Fat-Bomb Freezer Fudge
For anyone experimenting with low-carb/higher fat protocols, or those folks (like myself) who have full days and are always looking for little nourishing nibbles to get you through the busy abundance, fat-bombs are where it’s at…
Read moreLibido Bombs
Take your love life to a whole new, whole happy level with these super duper nutrient dense, love-packed libido bombs! Made with hormone balancing maca, ashwagandha, spirulina, and flax seed, metabolism boosting coconut oil and ceylon cinnamon, skin enhancing and protein packed collagen and pumpkin seed protein powder, antioxidant rich goji berries, and sensually stimulating cocoa, vanilla, and figs, these delectable little bites will have you feeling all sorts of ramped-up…
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