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 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 moreSimple Maple Cayenne Brussels Sprouts
Rich in Vitamins K, C, A, folate, and Manganese, Brussels sprouts can aid in blood and bone health, tissue repair and immune function, and protection against free radical damage. They are also full of beneficial fibre necessary for a number of things including digestive health and weight balance. Some preliminary exploration has also looked at Brussels sprouts for systemic inflammation reduction and blood sugar balance…
Read moreSimple Sautéed Kale with Maple Browned Onions
There’s no question kale has reigned supreme in the veggie food chain for a while now. But many of you might not know why! Well first off, it’s bursting with certain types of b-group vitamins which have been shown to improve cognitive function and emotional wellbeing to name just a couple perks. Other vitamins found in abundance in kale include C, A, and K, all of which help with immune function, blood and bone health, and fighting free radical damage…
Read moreChili and Smoky Paprika Baked Sweet Potato
Another non-recipe side-dish delight. This is basically me just saying, “Hey! Roast some sweet potato and you won’t regret it!” You can cube it, coin it, cut it into little triangle shapes…it doesn’t matter because however you slice it, it’s delicious, fool-proof, and a meal-prep savior…
Read moreSpiced Butternut Squash with Greek Yogurt, Walnuts, and Black Currents
Not only is butternut one of the most delicious (and popular) of all squashes, but it’s incredible fibre content make sit a fantastic prebiotic (yes, that's right PREbiotic), supporting a balance of healthy bacteria in the gut. High fibre foods also help with blood sugar management, reduce inflammation and diseases associated with inflammation (cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, obesity), and increase immune function, not to mention butternut squash’s high vitamin C content, which as we all know is also integral for immune support...
Read moreRoasted Beets with Fennel
The nutrient-density of beets is rivalled by few, but one other veg that is up for the task is fennel – the licoricey-flavoured plant used for both culinary and medical purposes for thousands of years. The health benefits of fennel are numerous, some of which include relief from anemia, gas and bloating, constipation or diarrhea, colic, respiratory disorders, as well as menstrual and other hormonal disorders. It also boasts numerous benefits for vision and eye health, and has been shown to support cognitive and immune function...
Read moreRoot Veggie Latkes with Honey Spiced Sautéed Apples and Greek Yogurt
You guys have probably figured out by now that I love me some fats. Fats are an integral part of our diet – they are a slow burning and long lasting energy source, help with inflammation control and management, improve cognitive function, contribute to heart health, and are integral to hormone balance. In fact, every single cell in our body is made up of something called a phospholipid bilayer (lipids being fats), and therefore are a major component to literally the structure of our entire body and existence...
Read morePakora Fritters
Many people don’t realize how easy fritters are to make until they try them. They're so versatile, and provide a tasty and seemingly impressive side to bring to dinner parties and potlucks. Fritters also make great batch-cooking snacks, whereby they refrigerate and freeze easily, ready to go when you need a little somethin’-somethin’ at the flick of an oven nob...
Read moreMaple-Date Candied Carrots
I absolutely love carrots! They’re rich in Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Vitamin B8, pantothenic acid, folate, potassium, iron, copper, and manganese, and have been linked to the prevention and suppression of heart disease, high blood pressure, cancer, macular degeneration, stroke and diabetes. They’re also massive immune boosters, and can improve digestive health...
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