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As usual lately, this is a last minute meal that is comprised of what’s left in my kitchen. I seem to go for long periods of time where I plan meals and shop accordingly. Then I have long runs where I’m busy and end up using leftover produce and other ingredients. This meal didn’t really have...
Dressings and Sauces, Main Courses, Recipes
Portobello mushrooms are the king of mushrooms. They have a delicious flavour and taste amazing in almost any dish. If you take the time to marinate them a few hours before cooking, the flavour is even better. I usually marinate them in garlic, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, organic soy sauce and garlic. When you cook...
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There are so many versions of pasta dishes. Creamy, meaty, cheesy, veggie, oily…the list goes on and on. White pasta is okay once in a while, in a restaurant for example, but it has been refined and stripped of fibre and key nutrients. Try to always use whole grain pasta or even better, brown rice...
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I generally use quinoa in soups, stews or oil based sauces, but decided to try it with a tomato base instead. It tasted delicious! It’s quite easy to get used to cooking the same way, or using the same ingredients. It is always a nice change to switch it up a little! Tomato Based Quinoa...
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Red lentils are the mildest in flavour, compared to green and brown lentils. They are excellent to have in both hot and cold dishes, and are a good source of cholesterol-lowering fibre. Not only do lentils help lower cholesterol, they also help to stabilize blood sugar. They have a high fibre content which prevents blood...
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When I’ve been working all day and can’t find time to cook, one of my favourite meals is fresh pasta. My local store makes ravioli that is incredible! It is stuffed with a variety of things – sweet potato, portabello mushrooms, roasted red peppers and many more options. Due to its freshness, it only needs...
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This is a very simple dish, but great to make when you don’t have many veggies left in your fridge. All you need are a few spices, chickpeas, sweet potatoes and onions. Depending on how much you have, you can make a big batch and save it for later. You could also add it to...
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Rather than the usual staples such as bread, milk, flour and sugar, start to switch up your staple foods. Quinoa, brown rice and lentils are all excellent choices. They can quickly become the base of your meal, so that all you have to do is ensure that you’ve got lots of vegetables on hand. Coconut oil...
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Back to the recipes after a few weeks of holidays! For those Canadian readers out there, the title might throw you off – courgette is the same thing as zucchini. I’ve made this dish a few times before and it’s tasty! This time I made it with millet but I prefer the original quinoa version....
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Curries are a great idea regardless of whether you have lots or little in your kitchen. They can be complex with many spices and ingredients, or in this case, they can be very simple. I usually go shopping every other day in our local community and it was time to stock up again. Green beans and...
