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 moreOrange Cardamom Chocolate Cake (Grain/Gluten-Free)
Is it a cake? Brownies? Some sort of loaf? Really these terms are arguably interchanging depending on the shape of the treat in question, and of course some slight nuances in texture. To me, brownies are more dense and fudgey, while a cake is still moist, but much more light and fluffy. A loaf is somewhere in between, lending well to slicing and toasting and smearing some delicious delight on top of it. But what pray-tell is the following recipe?
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...
Read moreRaspberry Red Velvet Power Pudding
Valentine’s Day. An oft-deemed “Hallmark holiday” that for many, inflicts feelings of anxiety, profound loneliness, or simply a sense of nausea coupled with give-me-a-break’s and an eye-roll or two. Yes, I understand that the historical significance of Valentine’s Day has been lost on most, or that the socially constructed pressure of one little day in February seems ridiculous, but what if we shifted our paradigm? What if we see February 14th as an invitation to honour and celebrate LOVE...
Read moreCreamy Roasted Beet Dip
Beets are one of the most incredible vegetables. They contain a number of important substances, including betaine, fibre, iron, betacyanin, folate, and pectin, all of which aid in detoxification and digestion. For example, pectin helps clean the toxins that have been removed from the liver, allowing them to be flushed out of the system instead of reabsorbed by the body, and betaine is the substance that encourages the liver cells to get rid of toxins...
Read moreMaple Pecan Cookies
Oh maple-pecan, you classically scrumptious combo. What’s not so scrumptious is the refined flour and sugar that you’re often paired with. Not today! I have you mixed with some healthy fats, blood sugar balancing spices, and gluten-free flours to yield the most delectable little cookies...
Read moreWalnut Date Muffins with Orange Zest
I just love the combination of dates, walnuts and orange. I use them in salads, side dishes, and even to add a little life to my mains like chicken or halibut. Because of this apparent affinity to these ingredients, I often have all three taking up space in my rather modestly sized fridge. Another thing I often having lingering around and overflowing out of my cupboards and refrigerator drawers is a plethora of alternative fours...
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 moreGrain-Free Gingerbread
In North America, when we think of “gingerbread” we often think of people-shaped cookies with gumdrop buttons and icing sugar smiles. While these are more accurately referred to as “gingerbread men” the only thing they have in common with traditional gingerbread is that telltale spicy flavour profile. Classic gingerbread is just that, bread. Or perhaps more accurately, a loaf. Because of this, it is also known as gingerloaf, pain d'épices ("spice bread") in French, or lebkuchen (“loaf cake”) and pfefferkuchen ("pepper cake") in German. Whatever you call it, it’s damn tasty and wonderfully warming especially during the winter months when most mouths savour the spicy flavours of this delightfully dense folk food...
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