We visited my mom and her friend recently and they had roasted a whole chicken on the BBQ for supper. I always buy chicken in pieces. But when I think about it, why? It’s expensive. I guess there are times when you want just boneless skinless breast meat, sure, but it’s not always necessary. My…
Category: Recipes
Recipe: Sundried-Tomato Vegan Pasta Sauce
This is a keeper, the best pasta sauce I have ever made! Rich and flavourful, your taste buds will dance! Ingredients 1 medium to large yellow onion, chopped 2 tbsp Tuscan olive oil 1 green pepper, chopped 1 c fresh white or button mushrooms, sliced or large chunks 3 cloves garlic, minced or 2 tbsp…
Recipe: Zucchini Hazelnut Flatbread
So delicious, this will be made again and again! (I adapted this recipe from the Centr app meal plan.) It’s like a pizza, yet nothing like a pizza, but the kids called it “pizza,” so whatever gets them to eat it! The flavours meld together into something exotic and satisfying, you must try this. Makes…
Recipe: Blush Daybreak Smoothie
This combination of flavours is lovely in the morning. Nothing says “wake up” like a hint of tart grapefruit. Add all ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth: Half red grapefruit, peeled 5-6 fresh strawberries, stems removed 2 stalks celery, large chunks 3″ English cucumber, large chunks (I leave the peel on, but that…
Recipe: Dragon sKale Green Smoothie
I was thinking the other day that the people who have the job picking paint colour names or nail polish names have a fun and creative job. I decided I to take the opportunity to be creative with the names of my smoothies! I tried a wonderful combination of fruit and veggies for a brunch…
Recipe: Avocado Flatbread & Vindaloo Chickpeas
That flatbread is green. You may be noticing that first. Yep, it’s green. And. It tastes amazing! I got the original recipe from Cook with Kushi. However, I made several accommodations, so find I used the original more as inspiration and feel comfortable posting my version. Avocado Flatbread/Chapati Ingredients: 2 small or 1 large avocado…
Recipe: Green Nourishment Smoothie
Here’s a new green smoothie recipe for you. If you’re new to adding greens to your smoothies, start with a little and work your way up over time. I’m way ahead of my husband in this category. As he put it, “This is good, but more of a sipper than a gulper.” Ha! Well that’s…
Recipe: Chocolate Orange Salad Dressing
You read that right. Chocolate on salad? Yes! I was introduced to Torino Chocolate Dark Balsamic Vinegar and Blood Orange Infused Olive Oil at my local oil and vinegar specialty store, Prairie Oils & Vinegars in Steinbach [Canada]. If you live in the area check them out! Wonderful customer service. Or stop by your local…