Because I experiment so much in the kitchen, I’m constantly accumulating a variety of ingredients in obscure quantities. I find when the fridge is getting a little too full, the best (and tastiest) thing to do is make a batch of cookies with everything in them but the kitchen sink. Healthy and easily modified to suit various dietary needs, these cookies are serious crowd pleasers and can be frozen and re-heated for when those unexpected guests pop in for some tea and a treat...
Read moreAlmond-y Chickpea Blondies
If you’re searching for a high- powered post-workout treat or satisfying super-snack, look no further! Made with chickpeas, almond flour, almond butter and shaved almonds, these gooey blondies are packed with protein, and the sprinkling of sea salt will help restore electrolyte balance...
Read moreSatsuma Ginger Molasses Cookies
Forever in search of the perfect chewy ginger cookie recipe, I was constantly experimenting with flavours and ingredient ratios. Until I made these little gems thanks to an over abundance of satsumas in my kitchen during the holiday season. The subtle orange hint adds both moisture and zing, perfectly complimented by the hit of fresh ginger – a must in my opinion when making ginger molasses cookies...
Read moreGrain-Free Fruitcake with Cashew "Creamcheese" Icing
Fruit cake has garnered itself a bad rap. Often dry, overly sweet, and altogether odd, fruit cake is the dreaded gift of the holiday season. But what if I told you it didn’t have to be that way? What if there was a fruit cake that was moist, delicious, and super healthy?? Free of grains, sugar, dairy, and eggs, this badboy is a surefire hit. In fact, it’s so good, you’ll find yourself serving it to friends and family all year long...
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I’m a big fan of plums. They’ve got that awesome balance of tangy and sweet and are packed with immune boosting vitamin C. Not only that, but they contain a unique grouping of phytonutrients classified as phenols. These super-powered antioxidants can fight aging and cell damage, and can even help maintain ideal cholesterol levels. Enjoy them raw, sauté them with some grass-fed butter, maple syrup and spices, or throw them into a fluffy cake such as this scrumptious recipe...
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