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Broccoli Pea Soup is fresh, flavourful and vibrantly green. Undoubtedly, this starter pairs beautifully with an entrée salad or simple sandwich for lunch or dinner. With only 5 ingredients, it’s quick-to-prepare (with or without an Instant Pot) and ideal to make-ahead for family gatherings or holiday parties.   This Broccoli Pea Soup is simple, nourishing and oh-so-vibrantly-coloured. Also, my nutritious recipe just screams fresh, spring time […]

This Walnut Pesto recipe is high in unsaturated fats and a source of protein, fibre and magnesium. Also, walnuts may help with cognition, heart health, reproductive health and blood sugar control. Plus, this zingy sauce has only simple ingredients – basil, olive oil, walnuts, parmesan, garlic, lemon and Kosher salt. Lastly, my Walnut Pesto recipe […]

Navy Beans in the Instant Pot are a perfect make-ahead! They’re also an excellent fibre-booster, and a great source of protein along with heart-healthy nutrients like magnesium and potassium. Oh, and did I mention they taste great? Nevertheless, today’s Instant Pot Navy Beans recipe will show you just how easy it is to make these […]

Carrot and Lentil Soup is a hearty, vitamin-packed and flavourful meal option. This soup came about quite simply when I had extra carrots in my fridge that I wanted to use up. Additionally, I wanted to add protein to the soup and luckily red lentils are a pantry staple. Presto – this scrumptious soup was […]

Italian Beans on Toast is a simply delectable and easy meal option! It’s also budget-friendly, which is ideal considering the rising food prices. Nevertheless, you’ll love this high-fibre, protein-packed and nutrient-rich meal because you can switch up the type of bean and use fresh or dried herbs and canned tomatoes. Be sure to precook your beans or use […]

Peanut Butter Oat Prune Bites are a perfect holiday treat! These combine oats, prunes and chia seeds for a little extra sweetness and fibre. I love them served cold, but they can go on a platter and thaw in minutes. Additionally, the shredded coconut adds a festive, snowy look. What better way to celebrate the […]

Rosemary Roasted Squash Seeds are fall-festive, flavourful and fun. Plus, we often think of roasting pumpkin seeds but less often of using acorn squash seeds. Undoubtedly, you’re sure to enjoy these as a fibre-rich snack or as a soup garnish. I hope this Roasted Squash Seed recipe inspires you to utilize squash seeds instead of […]

Peach Oatmeal is the perfect way to celebrate our final days of summer. In fact, I cannot believe that we just entered September. Nevertheless, Ontario peaches are still in season (from July until September). Today’s Cinnamon Peach Oatmeal adds a beautiful balance of sweetness, savoury and crunch with chia and pumpkin seeds. Peaches are in […]

This Warm Kale Salad with Peaches is flavourful and simple to assemble. Plus, it’s the perfect way to celebrate summer peach season! In fact, peaches are only in season in Ontario, Canada from July until September. Therefore, let’s enjoy them in our cooking while we can or preserve them for later. Here’s Andrea, Dietitian building […]

This Roasted Red Pepper Pesto is flavourful and tastes super fresh! Additionally, it’s versatile to add to pasta or sandwiches, on top of proteins like chicken or fish and even stirred into risotto. This recipe is a variation on my classic Sunflower Seed Pesto, which is my go-to using extra fresh garden herbs. Check out […]

These Garlic Chili Smashed Potatoes are crispy and delectable! If you are a fan of flavourful, poppable chips, these are the crunchy potatoes for you. The “smash” technique allows you to boil the potatoes first and use a fork to smash them before roasting in the oven to finish. Plus, you don’t even have to […]

Fall soups are a dream! This Sweet Potato Pumpkin Curry Soup in the Instant Pot is both flavourful and festive. It’s absolutely divine and can be made in a hurry in the pressure cooker (I have an Instant Pot). In fact, it’s only eight minutes on the high-pressure cook setting. Can’t beat that. However, you […]