This smoothie recipe is a classic in our house. It’s simple (only 5 ingredients and water) nutrient packed and tasty! What’s not to love?!? The star ingredient is spirulina which can often found at your local health food store, and easily online. INGREDIENTS Makes: 1-2 servings 1 1/2 cups of filtered water 1 teaspoon spirulina……
VEGAN HUNGARIAN MUSHROOM SOUP Hungarian mushroom soup is rich, creamy and packed with natural umami, perfect for cooler winter months. Umami taste is that indescribable, perfectly savoury flavour often associated with certain Asian foods and hearty, meaty dishes. The mushrooms in this soup satisfy this “meaty” texture; therefore, this is a great recipe for those […]
Plant-based on a budget How To Eat Nourishing Whole Foods For Less In every budget is the opportunity to experience limitation or abundance. The choice is ours.Here’s the thing: there are a lot of misconceptions about whole-food plant-based diets being too expensive. But that’s nonsense. Eating a full (or even partial) plant-based diet that is budget-friendly […]
Herb, Bean & Lentil soup This soup is inspired by the Persian ash (pronounced ‘aash’)- a hearty noodle soup with loads of beans, lentils, greens, onions, herbs and spices. I love how nourishing this soup is thanks to the mineral-rich greens and the extraordinary healing powers of fresh herbs. Lentils, beans and buckwheat noodles are a……
Tasty plant-based scallops made with oyster mushrooms, so delicious they will fool you! Honestly, friends, this very easy and gourmet recipe will have you amazed! We are using the stem of a king oyster mushroom as the scallop. King oyster mushrooms have a small brown cap and a thick white stem perfect (in diameter and density)……
hydrating & alkalizing juice This juice is perfect for summer – it’s alkalizing and hydrating after long hours of sunshine exposure and this combination is a powerhouse for healthy skin. Read more about the benefits of this juice below. don’t have a juicer? Prep all your produce – wash, peel and cut.Place all ingredients in […]
Spring potato salad with asparagus dairy-free | egg-free | gluten-free This is not your typical deli-style, smothered in mayo kinda potato salad. This is special and possibly the best potato salad you will ever taste! Loaded with spring vegetables, and fresh herbs and seasoned with light dressing, this is a truly nourishing recipe that you […]
Apple Rhubarb Bars vegan & gluten-free These Apple Rhubarb Bars are vegan, gluten-free and made with only wholesome ingredients. Even though they have three layers, they are simple and take little time to prepare. I was inspired to create them after recently finding some fresh rhubarb at our local farmers market. The tanginess of the […]
Creamy nettle soup “When in doubt, use nettles!” This saying is popular among herbalists and attests to the superpowers of nettles as an herbal remedy. Nettle is an incredibly nourishing food and has beneficial actions on many parts of the body including the urinary tract, liver, digestive tract, reproductive system, and respiratory system. During springtime, […]
beet kvass Kvass is an Eastern European fermented drink, traditionally made out of old rye bread. However kvass can also be made with various vegetables and fruits such as beets, blackcurrants, gooseberries, rhubarb, carrots, celeriac, celery or bread – so there is truly kvass for everyone! Today we are sharing with you a Beet Kvass […]
juice for quick energy ENERGIZING – BLOOD CLEANSER – DIGESTIVE AID You are in for a real treat if you are new to juicing! And if you have already experienced the feeling of raw juices you know their ability to instantly supercharge your body. Organic fruits and vegetables, which are rich in vitamins, trace minerals, […]
Roasted Cauliflower Cream Tart You friends, this is a savoury tart! It’s one of our favourite recipes that we’ve created lately and we feel confident that it would be one of the dishes your whole family will enjoy. The tart consists of three elements that seem to have been made for one another: a simple,……
Sweet Potato Leek Soup Today we want to offer you a recipe that feels simultaneously fresh and warming. Even though it’s only the end of February we have already had some beautiful spring-like days here in the Pacific Northwest. I love those first signs of spring when the air is still crisp and the sun […]
Tempeh sloppy joes sandwich This cozy and satisfying veggie-packed sandwich has been 100% inspired by Nikki. As I learned, Sloppy Joes brings out childhood memories as it was a favourite meal at her house growing up. So Nik asked if I can take everything she loves about this nostalgic meal, put a healthy twist on […]
Baklava baked pears These beautiful and simple Baklava Baked Pears are a great go-to light dessert when you need something quick and easy that delivers on flavour and presentation. You will impress your guests and no one will know how easy they are to make! INGREDIENTS Makes: 4 servings 4 pears, ripe (any kind) 2 tbsp […]