Crave-driven recipes and lifestyle inspiration.
This recipe may not be the most photogenic but it’s one of my new favorites. I would never call myself a vegetarian – because let’s be serious, some meat dishes are too good to pass up – but I’ve been making a conscious effort to eat a primarily vegetarian diet. That means, lots of veggie burgers!
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As much as I love to spend time mastering challenging recipes, an easy ‘set it and forget it’ slow cooker meal always makes me happy. This slow cooker red lentil soup is a delicious and healthy make-ahead meal for the week.
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What recipe says ‘Spring’ more than pesto? Instead of following the typical pesto trio of basil, pine nuts & Parmesan, I wanted to try something new for a couple of reasons. Firstly, pine nuts are expensive, and secondly, I have a slight goat cheese obsession & needed to work it into this recipe. I took the healthy route and served this pesto over roasted spaghetti squash instead of actual spaghetti… it did not disappoint!
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Amid all the chocolate chip cookie eating I’ve done this past week, I’ve also been trying some healthy, detox meals to get back on track & ready for summer. This veggie-packed soup may not look like much but it’s easy to make, absolutely delicious & so good for you.
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Let the Spring recipes begin! After spending the winter eating hot soups & stews, it’s good to welcome Spring with bright, fresh ingredients. Fresh vegetables, lemon, and herbs are what come to mind this time of year, and what better way to enjoy these ingredients than together in a tasty sauce?
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There’s a time and a place for mayonnaise. Typically it’s lunchtime, mixed into a chicken or tuna salad. I decided to do something healthy and unique by creating a chicken salad using avocado as the binder.
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A couple of weekends ago, we celebrated my mom’s birthday with a family brunch at my sister’s house. As this was just a few days after everyone’s New Year resolutions had begun, my sister and I were in search of healthy recipes. She had the eggs and bacon covered, so I decided to bake muffins.
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Cauliflower is extremely trendy these days. Packed with fiber and antioxidants, it’s understandable why people have been replacing starchy potatoes with this delicious alternative. From roasted florets to gluten free pizza crusts, cauliflower has proven itself to be extremely versatile. My favorite way to enjoy this veggie is to mash it, similar to classic mashed potatoes.
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‘Tis the season of common colds and chicken soup. Warm, delicious chicken soup can take a while to cook if you expect to do it the old fashioned way with raw chicken and water. This recipe skips those steps and gives you a punch of flavor, in a short amount of time.
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The winter holidays have ended and New Year resolutions have begun, which means crowded gyms and healthy eating. Since my boyfriend and I have a tropical vacation to look forward to at the end of February, I too am following a health-conscious New Year resolution.
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