Gluten Free

Avocado, Black Bean & Lentil Salad – This recipe is dedicated to those searching for an easy recipe that uses heart-healthy lentils!  Both gluten free and vegetarian, this dish can be served as a side salad or as a main dish along with a piece of fresh fruit. Serves: 10-12 Prep time: 15 minutes Ingredients: 540mL (1) can […]

If you are hosting Easter dinner this weekend, you might want to add Rosemary Roasted Potatoes to the menu!  This recipe is quick to prepare and adds a savoury starch, full of flavour and with some serious crispiness that your guests are sure to love. Check out my other potato recipes too! Recipe is also gluten free* Rosemary Roasted Potatoes: Serves: 4 Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 45-60 minutes […]

I am pleased to share with you this truly fantastic Cashew Chicken recipe!  This is in the book of favorite recipes 🙂  You have flexibility as well to add other veggies such as broccoli and mushrooms as well. There are also tons of other chicken recipes on my page! Take a look 🙂 Cashew Chicken Recipe: Serves: 4 […]

This is a ‘tried and true’, delicious family recipe that you will love!   Make sure you have a little extra TIME because risotto is a more ‘labour-intensive’ recipe, but well worth it. See more recipes for risotto here! Recipe: Prep time: 20 minutes Cook time: 40 minutes Serving: 6 Ingredients: 4 cups of vegetable stock 2 Tbsp olive oil […]

Here is a delicious recipe for chocolate quinoa pudding!  This is just another way to incorporate this super seed into your diet.  Enjoy this dish topped with a dollop of whip and fresh fruits or (like I made it) with chocolate chips and chocolate sauce. Recipe: Serves: 6 Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: 35-40 minutes […]

As part of February’s “heart health month,” I would like to share quite possibly the EASIEST Greek Lentil Salad.   Makes a great fibre and protein-paced lunch along with a glass of low-fat milk (or yogurt) and a fruit.  Presto! Easy, right? Ingredients: Instructions:   Enjoy 🙂

Ginger and Cilantro Red Lentil Soup is one of my all time favourite soup recipes!  It is so hearty that it can be consumed as a meal or in a smaller portion as a starter.  Be sure to taste it before serving in case it needs some more lemon juice or ginger to taste. Serves: 4 […]

If you like kale chips you will LOVE rapini chips! They are easy to make and something the whole family can enjoy. Prepare them as an appetizer, snack or side vegetable dish. Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 10 minutes Serving: 4 Ingredients: Fresh rapini (about 2-3 cups) 2 Tbsp vegetable oil 1 clove of garlic, minced Salt […]

Thai Coconut Chicken Stir-fry – This is anexquisite dishthat I prepared for my mother and served over a bed of rice along with a nice glass of red. Feel free to let your creativity be your guide by adding other veggies as well! Prep time:20 minutes Cook time:20 minutes Serving:4 Ingredients: 1 cup brown rice […]

I was so intrigued when two fellow dietitians, mentors and friends of mine at GetReal Gurls Nutrition (getrealgurlsnutrition.com) introduced me to popped quinoa.   I never knew you could pop quinoa similar to popcorn! Popped quinoa is a crunchy, nutty flavoured health food.   It is beautifully versatile so that you can incorporate this fibre packed, vitamin and […]

This is adeliciousandnutritiousrecipe that I made for a holiday potluck. It was a huge hit! With nice versatility, this Avocado and Quinoa salad can be used as a side starch dish, a starter or a salad. Prep time:15 minutes Cook time:15 minutes Servings:6 Ingredients: 1 cup quinoa 2 cups of water 3 cups of diced […]

With the holiday right around the corner here is a last minute ‘healthified granola recipe’.   This is a ‘tried and true’ recipe that is made each and every Christmas.  Enjoy! Ingredients: 3/4 cup sunflower seeds (unsalted, raw) 1 1/3 cup coconut (sweetened, shredded) 3 cups large flake oats 3/4 cup whole flax seeds 1 […]