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 moreWarming Turkey Chili
The weather’s getting colder and you may start to see fewer and fewer salads in my Instagram stories, and more and more soups, stews, curries, tagines, and…you guessed it…chili! Yep, I’m all about the warming one-pot wonders at this time of year and chili is on heavy rotation in the Whole Happy kitchen…
Read moreSimple Easy Coq au Vin
Boeuf bourguignon, ratatouille, coq au vin…these traditional French foods may seem intimidating to the home cook thinking they can only sample the warming flavours in Parisian bistros, but the truth is they’re simply just big ol’ slow-cooked one-pot-wonder stews…Seriously you guys, it doesn’t get easier…and tastier…than the above, and today we’re exploring one of my faves, coq au vin…
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 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 moreSimple Salmon Cakes (grain-free/gluten-free/paleo)
For many a home cook, fishcakes seem like a far-off fantasy reserved only for those with mad skills and a lot of time on their hands. But what if I told you that neither are required to make delicious, and seriously healthy home-made fishcakes? The key here is using canned salmon, which is not only forgiving, but arguably quite economic...
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