As you may recall in my post about roasting chickens, I’m a big fan of cooking up the whole bird instead constantly buying only the popular cuts. For more on why this is, read the full thing here. But if you’re thinking to yourself, “I’m hungry now” and simply can’t wait an hour and a half for your clucker to cook through, this might be a solid option for you...
Read moreRoasted Butternut Squash Puree with Maple Candied Walnuts
This simple yet satisfying side is a real showstopper, and provides a nice alternative to regular old mashed potatoes, or candied yams at your Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner. Better yet, butternut squash boasts a bevy of nutrients including potassium (important for bone health, and adrenal function), vitamin B6 (mood and energy enhancing, and immune boosting), and folate (great for heart health, cognitive function, and reproductive health)...
Read moreRoasted Parsnips with Turmeric & Thyme
With their hearty texture and almost floral sweetness, parsnips are one of my favourite fall-time foods. They boast a variety of health benefits including a solid serving of fibre, a generous dump of folate, ample amounts of vitamin C, and a delightful dose of potassium – all things that are good-for-you and glorious all year-round, but particularly in the fall when colds become more common and dreary days bring upon some seasonal blues...
Read moreFudgy Walnut Brownies
Presenting some seriously chocolaty, fudgy brownies with walnut pieces, chocolate chips, that are grain-free, dairy-free, refined sugar-free, high fat, moderate protein, and low carb. You can even throw in a scoop of collagen powder into the mix to give them even more protein, and that glorious tissue-reparative benefit of collagen...
Read moreSpiced Pear Zinger
Once you’ve tried this festively fun sipper, you won’t believe that it’s actually pretty good for you! But with a combination of anti-inflammatory and blood-sugar regulating spices, probiotic-rich kombucha, and digestive stimulating bitters, you’ve got yourself one pretty decent holiday cocktail that won’t leave your body feeling like a pile of garbage...
Read moreButter Pecan Bars
Here’s a holiday treat that is safe for the GF folks in your life (you might be included in this), but so yummy the non-GF people won’t mind…or even notice! No, they’re not dairy-free if that’s a concern for you, and yes, there’s a hefty serving of sweeteners like coconut palm sugar and maple syrup terrible for blood sugar control, but as long as you’re using quality ingredients, and only having a small piece, the harm is arguably minimal. And in all honestly, if you can avoid the refined sugar, refined flour, chemical-laden, shit-storm that consumes so many people’s lives at this time of year, you’re doing alright in my books...
Read moreCranberry Kombucha Shrub
Whether used for their singular medicinal values, or as a way to prep the body pre-meal and then soothe the gut post-feast, there are a number of ways boozy libations can be a benefit to your health. Take shrubs for example! While you certainly can enjoy a zero-proof shrub, traditionally these vinegar-based beverages were consumed with a touch of spirit right before a meal to stimulate stomach acid production and enzyme secretion...
Read moreSweet + Salty Craving Clusters
Our bodies are smart. There are constantly giving us messages on what we need to maintain wellness and balance (aka. “homeostasis”). Sometimes these messages are in the forms of symptoms and illness, and sometimes they’re subtler, like a craving for a certain type of food. Now, the thing is, while our bodies ARE amazing and super intelligent, sometimes we confuse the messages they’re giving us...
Read moreSlow-Cooker Beef Stew
There’s nothing better than coming home from a long day at work, and finding your dinner all cooked for you. While sometimes thanks to the generosity of your spouse, roommate, or family member, it can also be a lovely perk of having a slow cooker. I personally use mine all the time, and one of my favourite slow-cooker recipes is this hearty beef stew, which is loaded with a tonne of veggies and protein for a stick-to-your-ribs fall or winter meal...
Read moreBone Broth: how to make it & why it should be a staple in your diet
Bone broths have been sweeping the nation! In fact, it’s hard to talk to health-minded foodies without it creeping into the conversation. Bone broths are replacing morning coffees, post-workout shakes, and have even found their way into baby bottles. But they’re nothing new. In fact, all bone broths (beef, chicken, fish, lamb and more) have been staples in the traditional diets of almost every culture for thousands of years. Why? Because they are nutrient-dense, easy to digest, rich in flavour, and boost healing...
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