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 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 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 moreLeftover Turkey Pie with both Gluten-Free + Grain-Free Crust Options
As you guys know I’m a sucker for leftovers. Well more accurately I’m a sucker for not throwing perfectly edible things in the trash, having nourishing dishes ready to go, and using up as much of the plant or animal as possible for maximum nutrient density and minimal waste. Because of this the week following Thanksgiving is basically my dreamland play time. I take that whole roasted delicious bird and concoct as many fun and creative ways I can to use up every last inch of turkey, as well as the thanksgiving east leftover and any other scraps that were accumulated in the aftermath. Pulled turkey tacos and chili, bone broth and other soup for days, and of course this little crowd pleaser…
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 moreHerb & Mushroom Turkey Meatloaf (grain-free)
I’m a sucker for comfort foods in the fall, especially when those comfort foods work great for meal prep, and a protein-packed meatloaf definitely checks off both those boxes! Now I know you might be thinking, “meatloaf?! Dry…bland…lame…old-fashioned…” but I promise you the following recipe is anything but dry, bland, or lame…
Read moreBalsamic Fig Braised Lamb Shank
I love lamb. It’s flavourful, versatile, and many people find it easier to access pasture-raised lamb than some of the other non-wild red meats. One of the things I love most about lamb though, is its incredible nutrient density. Containing arguably more omega-3 fatty acids than grass-fed beef, lamb is a non-inflammatory high protein powerhouse. Iron, B12, zinc, niacin, riboflavin, B6, phosphorus, selenium, potassium, thiamin, magnesium…the list is long and extraordinarily beneficial for a variety of wellness considerations including muscle growth and maintenance, cognitive function, mood balance, and immune strength…
Read moreGrain-free Tortillas
While nothing beats a traditional stone-ground corn tortilla for fajitas and tacos, I and so many others out there, just don't do so well with grains, and this particular type of cereal in general. We often joke about seeing corn in the poop, but really it's no laughing matter. When we see undigested food in our stool, it's generally a sign that our body doesn't love that particular ingredient, and is having a hard time breaking it down as a result. This puts a massive strain on our entire digestive function, potentially increasing systemic inflammation and minimizing proper absorption and assimilation of other foods we eat and the important nutrients within…
Read moreSuper Caesar Salad
Crisp, creamy, rich and decadent, there’s no question Caesar is the glorious emperor of salads. And there’s no wonder it’s one of the most popular dressings!From a nutritional perspective, there’s nothing really inherently wrong with a traditional Caesar dressing as long as you’re using high quality components...
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