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This dairy free broccoli pesto recipe is full of flavor!  It's a delicious spin on classic pesto that's made without basil.  So when the summer ends and fresh basil is no longer abundantly available, it doesn't mean it's the end of pesto season.  We actually find this dairy free broccoli pesto to be more warming and comforting than pesto made with fresh herbs, because it's not a raw recipe.  The cooked broccoli is easy on the tummy and is an amazing way to hide an extra servi

Warm Salads An autumn rainbow salad with Brussels sprouts, butternut squash and beets: you really can't go wrong! Once it gets cooler we start making warm salads or slightly wilted, partially cooked salads, instead of fully raw ones.  Here we roast brussels sprouts, butternut squash and beets and then combine them with lemon massaged kale to provide the perfect combo of sweet root veggies with fresh kale (plus lots of fiber). Here's another autumn themed salad recipe that we

This change of seasons lentil bean stew is made for spring. Even though it's spring, we're still eating warming foods, especially at dinner time, because the seasons are in the midst of changing and the heat of summer is not quite here yet.  It's still not full-on grill, bbq and salad season yet, although we so look forward to those summer days.  We've also still been craving comfort food while we continue to self isolate during covid.  So, a lentil based stew with some root

We've been saving all our veggie scraps because we're extra conscious of preventing food waste these days, with concerns over food access during covid-19.  Since many of us try to get groceries delivered or only venture out to the grocery store once every 2 weeks, it means that the longer we can make fresh food last at home the better.  If you cook vegetables that usually leave you with scraps, such as peels and skins or tough stalks, don't throw them away!  Collect them in a

It's always a good time to make the best recipes to stock your freezer. Whether you save some delicious meals in the freezer for when work is super busy or for when you don't feel well, those frozen meals always come in handy at some point.  Now, with the coronavirus (COVID-19) all over the news and advisories to stay home, it's the perfect time to pack away some extra meals in the freezer. Here you'll find some of our favourite cozy recipes that not only are good for this la

It's easy to make dairy free pesto that still tastes delicious! This recipe is for all the times that you crave the the fresh summery taste of basil with the comforting savoury undertones of pesto, but without the cheese.  It's possible to make a delicious pesto that tastes reminiscent of cheese but that's completely dairy free.  Instead of parmesan cheese, we use nutritional yeast in this recipe. Nutritional yeast, a deactivated form of yeast, is high in B-vitamins and natur

This time of year we crave warming, comforting foods and that means lots of roasted veggies in this chermoula harvest bowl! This harvest bowl is our version of a buddha bowl or power bowl that's designed for the colder times of the year.  Instead of a salad with fresh veggies, we use warm roasted root veggies to keep the body warm and nourished. Chermoula is an herb based sauce that's used as a marinade or chutney in North African cooking, such as Moroccan and Tunisian cuisi

This time of year we crave warming, comforting foods and that means lots of roasted veggies in this chermoula harvest bowl! This harvest bowl is our version of a buddha bowl or power bowl that's designed for the colder times of the year.  Instead of a salad with fresh veggies, we use warm roasted root veggies to keep the body warm and nourished. Chermoula is an herb based sauce that's used as a marinade or chutney in North African cooking, such as Moroccan and Tunisian cuisi

written by Megan Horsley If you're eagerly soaking up the last of the summer rays, these grilled shrimp tacos will help you hang on to those sunshine vibes! Accompanied by a summery peach salsa filled with bright citrus and fruity notes, let these tacos quench your thirst for more of the sunny season. Peach Salsa 1 peach, peeled and diced Corn from 1 cob, cooked 1 Tbsp cilantro, chopped Juice of 1 lime 1/2 tsp sea salt 1 small clove of garlic, minced 1 pint heirloom cherry to

written by Megan Horsley Trinidadian doubles, a popular street-food in Trinidad, are small, snack-size fried-bread sandwiches that consist of curried channa (chickpeas), cucumber or mango chutney, tamarind sauce and hot pepper sauce all set between two pieces of bara (fried bread). The soft fried bread combined with the sweet and savoury, yet sour filling offers a really delightful flavour experience.  To lighten up this dish a bit, I have swapped out the fried bread for brow

Halibut is such a lovely light fish and is perfect for spring and summer themed meals.  The best part? If you're having guests over or want to impress yourself with a nice dinner, this halibut recipe will do the trick.  This one is paleo style since it's grain fee and we've used almond flour to replace the breadcrumbs found in more traditional recipes.  You can also easily modify this recipe and omit the thyme if you're not a fan or swap in a different herb such as basil, par

If you can't eat dairy or gluten, you are going to absolutely love this recipe because it's incredibly satisfying thanks to the creaminess of hemp seeds and and cheesy taste from nutritional yeast.  Sundried tomatoes round out everything in this dish with the perfect amount of saltiness.  We love using pasta that's made from legumes instead of grains, such as lentils, because it's a wonderful source of protein and fiber. If you're not eating legumes, you could actually make

With spring in the air we've been excited to eat more raw veggie based salads, since during the winter we tend to crave cooked, warming veggies instead. This soba noodle salad is the perfect combo of fresh, crisp veggies with tender soba noodles.  You can always swap in other vegetables if you don't have the exact ones listed below.  Feel free to use regular orange carrots or the more common pink radishes if you can't find the watermelon variety. And, if you don't like cilant

This year, instead of making something sugary, we decided to make a savory galette for Valentine's Day.  Galettes are one of those types of recipes that every time we make one we feel like we made something really special and unique (all the while, it's really easy to put one together).  This recipe turns out perfectly with grain free almond flour and tapioca flour, with the perfect balance in texture, a little bit soft and then slightly crisp on the edges. Asparagus are a g

Shakshuka is such a warming, comforting and filling recipe for breakfast, that also works as a cozy dinner option.  Simmered tomatoes with spices is the perfect complement to gently cooked eggs, especially when you mix in some tart yogurt.  We've used dairy-free coconut yogurt in this recipe, but you can use any type of yogurt that you like.  In this version of shakshuka we chose to add in turnip and zucchini for an extra serving of veggies, reminiscent of a tagine.  You coul

It's cold outside and we've been craving warming comfort food!  If there's one vegetable that we can't live without, it's sweet potatoes.  We'll take baked sweet potato fries any day, but with this recipe we decided to take it up a notch and make a complete meal that's even better and is a wonderful paleo and grain free friendly meal. If you are vegetarian and don't eat turkey, you could even sub in tempeh instead and crumble it up to take the place of ground meat.  The spic

We've taken a traditional spin on pesto with this recipe, making it with walnuts instead of pinenuts. When paired with portobello mushrooms, you'll get a combination of savory and fresh flavors that is absolutely delicious. Walnuts are a wonderful source of omega 3 fats, the healthy fats that help reduce inflammation in the body.  Walnuts contain the essential fatty acid called alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), which the body can convert into DHA (a biologically active form of ome

If you like stir fries and rice noodles, you are going to absolutely love this recipe!  It's one that we have prepared for many of our private chef clients and love it so much that we make it at home for ourselves when we need a quick, easy meal that's super tasty. One of the best things about this recipe is that it's easy to modify it and omit the rice noodles if you don't eat grains or are on a low-carb or carb-free diet.  We work with many clients who are on paleo or keto

This recipe is one we've made for both kids and adults because it's not only a fun way to eat your broccoli, but a tasty way!  These fritters can be served with breakfast too, alongside eggs or even on their own.  But, our favorite way to eat them is with dinner, as a vegetarian, gluten free main or as a tasty side dish to add into an omnivore meal.  If you like onion or shallots, you could add a handful of them into these fritters for more flavor.   We love drizzling tahini

Looking for a delicious meal packed with veggies and that’s easy to eat? Try these delicious quinoa patties that are travel friendly and keep well in the fridge as leftovers that can easily be reheated for lunch.  We’ve included shallots, carrots, and zucchini in these vegan, dairy-free and gluten-free patties that are similar to veggie burgers, but you could use onion, garlic, other root veggies like sweet potato or beets, and other leafy greens like chard or kale. Because t