Inspired by Bobby Flay’s red velvet hot chocolate, my Red Velvet Peppermint Hot Chocolate brings together lots of festive flavors for the holidays! So lately, I’ve been binge watching the Food Network’s holiday line ups. All the holiday recipes my favourite chefs have been creating has made me both jealous and inspired. Of course I’m…
Tag: healthy
SPICY CHICKEN PHO BOWL
Enjoy Pho the healthy way by making this Spicy Chicken Pho Bowl. Made with brown rice noodles and low sodium broth, you wouldn’t need to save this for a cheat day. It would be saved for lunch instead! Sunday was my birthday! Another year older and 5 years wiser. I had an amazing birthday weekend…
PALEO DOUBLE CHOCOLATE ZUCCHINI CAKE (UPDATED)
I finally got a chance to revamp my favourite cake! This version is moist and also light so it’s not as dense as the previous versions i’ve made, and i’ve made this several times! The key ingredients are the zucchini and the nut butter. It’s basically a mix between a bread and a brownie. This…
HERB ROASTED CHICKEN WITH RED PEPPER SWEET POTATO CURRY (UPDATED 2020)
It was a rainy day in Toronto yesterday! But spring is in the air and the weather has been wonderful all week! Whether you’re indoors or out and about, this recipe makes a great comfort meal to help you through the rainy or cloudy and somewhat gloomy weather. Plus if you’re a curry lover like…
LIGHT OREGANO DINNER ROLLS
Light, fluffy, easy and healthy dinner rolls. These easily pair with anything, and of course you don’t have to eat them only at dinner time? These were made with light spelt flour, and are low in sodium and sugar, plus you can’t go wrong with using fresh herbs? Have a wonderful day! Recipe: yields…
IMMUNE BOOSTER GREEN SMOOTHIE
Good morning! It’s Monday yet again and it feels like the weekend just flew by! With the way this winter weather has been fluctuating, it’s very easy for our immune system to get compromised, so I find that an effective way to keep your immune system functioning at its best is to load up…
CAJUN SHRIMP THIN CRUST PIZZA (NEW ORLEANS INSPIRED)
Hey everyone! Winter is coming and so is Christmas! I’ve had such a busy year with nonstop activities which unfortunately derailed me from blogging my recipes and I apologize. I should be back on track really soon since things are starting to calm down a little bit, but in the meantime, let’s talk about this…
HONEY GARLIC OVEN ROASTED SESAME CHICKEN WITH BAKED POTATOES AND VEGGIES
It’s Tuesday! And it’s chilly? Start off your week the healthy way with a complete and balanced hearty meal?? This fall inspired recipe contains your necessary servings of protein, carbs, and veggies???? Recipe: 6 chicken drumsticks 1/2 tsp ginger powder 1 tsp garlic powder 2 tbsp coconut aminos (or low sodium soy sauce) 1/4 cup…
CHOCOLATE CHIP PUMPKIN COOKIES
It’s officially pumpkin season!! That means pumpkin lovers are in for a treat this month. These cookies were chewy and delicious..plus they melt in your mouth so wonderfully when they are straight out of the oven? These are lower in sugar compared to other recipes, and are dairy free! Have a great long weekend. Recipe:…
GRILLED PINEAPPLE AND SPICY SHRIMP BURGERS
It’s a warm and sunny day today! These yummy seafood burgers are perfectly light and filling to enjoy on a patio at lunch time. I used sprouted ancient grain burger buns and they are GMO free and full of fibre. So if you’re craving a burger but you are pescatarian (like me) and want something…
SMOKED TURKEY SAUSAGE AND CHEESE PIZZA
Happy Monday everyone! I apologize for being absent, but I’m back! My summer was quite busy and between working a lot and also trying to get in as much summer fun as possible, I didn’t just fall off the wagon, I got hit by it. Now that summer has almost come to an end, things…
TURKEY BACON AND EGG BLT SANDWICH
Happy Monday everyone! Here’s my version of a healthier breakfast BLT sandwich. I used sprouted 21 ancient multigrain bread layered with avocado spread, spinach, fried eggs, lean turkey bacon and organic cheddar cheese. Have a great day!