Skip to content Spaghetti Squash with Red Lentil SauceSpaghetti squash is a nutritious alternative to pasta noodles. It’s stringy texture mimics spaghetti but it’s nutrition profile is filled with fiber and vitamins-a great addition to any meal plan. Quinoa Bean SautéA versatile staple that can easily be turned into different variations of the same dish. Mix and match vegetables and spice combinations for new creations Millet & Lentil Salad, Mediterranean-StyleSalads can be more than just leafy greens. Combining lentils and millet together make the base for a great vegetable salad. The best part is that it keeps in the fridge (in an sir tight container) for up to one week, and doesn’t need to be refrigerated if you take it to work with you during the day. Quinoa Lentil SaladQuick, easy, and delicious this quinoa salad boats a lot of flavour and protein in one vegetarian dish. Use it as a side dish, main meal, or a topper for a traditional lettuce salad. Roasted Lemon Chicken Oven Roasted Vegetables Soup-Lemon ChickenA quick and easy soup to make year round. The recipe is inspired by Greek cuisine with the use of lemon and dill. Adapted from Epicurious Fresh Magazine. Carrot Ginger SoupThis delicious soup has the antioxidants of orange carrots and the warming effects of ginger. Eat it in the summertime, wintertime, or any time Pumpkin Pie RecipeSmells like pumpkin pie. Tastes like pumpkin pie. But is a healthy morning smoothie? Sweet potato works wonders with delicious fall spices to fool your taste buds and satisfy your tummy in this hearty enjoy-anytime smoothie. Chickpea Breakfast ScrambleMornings are for high-protein eats to get your body up and running for the day. This vegan chickpea scramble is a nod to scrambled eggs. They have the ease, and the flavour, but with plant-based protein. Just like with eggs, you can add a variety of spices or chopped vegetables as you wish. Zucchini Noodles with Salsa FrescaThis is a healthy twist on the classic spaghetti with tomato sauce. Zucchini noodles are filled with fiber and slow-burning carbohydrates (compared to traditional noodles) and every bit as satisfying. This recipe is great for weeknights when you’re in a pinch for something light and delicious. Pair it with fish, chicken or beef for a complete meal. Zucchini Noodles with Meat SauceThis is a healthy twist on the classic spaghetti Bolognese. Zucchini noodles are filled with fiber and slow-burning carbohydrates (compared to traditional noodles) and every bit as satisfying. This recipe is great for weeknights when you’re in a pinch for something quick and comforting. Simple Green Soup Recipe Baked Sweet Potato BitesMake your sweet potatoes taste like pumpkin pie with this super easy recipe. Expand your spice cupboard to include Garam Masala (an Indian spice blend) and cumin (from the middle east) and enjoy this delicious treat. Roasted Butternut Squash SoupEnjoy this simple recipe for a classic fall soup. This dairy and gluten-free butternut squash soup is easy to make and tastes delicious with full flavours from the roasted vegetables. Protein + Greens SautéThis recipe is great to have on hand because it makes a large batch that you can keep in the fridge to put on top of salad, grains, or eat on its own. This dish is high in protein, has alkalizing greens, and is full of flavor; best of all, it’s quick and easy to make. Millet Vegetable PilafA delicious side dish, with the staying power of a pseudo grain (millet) and the anti-inflammatory power of turmeric. Serve alongside fish, beef, or even eat it alone. Makes a great snack. Salsa Fresca – Fresh Tomato Pasta ‘Sauce’In the summer when fresh tomatoes are abundant, take advantage of them by making this fresh tomato pasta sauce. Pair it with zucchini noodles or spaghetti squash. Pickerel with Lemon and ThymePickerel is a light fish that contains healthy fats. To make this dish into a meal, add steamed fresh green beans and roasted potatoes or carrots. Halibut with Tomato Basil SalsaHalibut is a lean fish with healthy fats that can be made more flavourful with this tomato, basil salsa. BBQ Fish PocketsTake advantage of the BBQ for most meals during the summer. Cooking fish and vegetables together gives delicious flavours to both. Pockets can be prepared ahead of time (up to 2 days) to be put on the grill in the evening. Healthy Egg Salad – 2 WaysTry these healthy twists on traditional egg salad. Pair with whole grain crackers or sprouted grain bread. Curried Chickpeas & Wild RiceThis curried chickpea dish is the perfect quick and delicious meal for a weeknight. Remember to soak dried chickpeas overnight, or have a can on hand. Experiment with different spices for warm ethnic flavours. Coconut-Lime Chicken & Snow PeasThis recipe makes a great stir-fry when served with rice, or a delicious salad when served on top of greens. The dressing is versatile and can be used to marinate the chicken and dress a salad. Bison ChiliA delicious alternative to ground beef, bison is lean and flavourful. Add as many vegetables as you like to this recipe. Serve with whole grain bread for dipping, or on its own for a warming winter meal. Pan-Roasted Chicken with Tomatoes and OlivesSimple but delicious recipe based on one in “6 Ingredient Recipes” cookbook by America’s Test Kitchen. Experiment with adding vegetables to your liking. Spicy Roasted CauliflowerThis dish is simple, memorable and bound to please hot sauce addicts. Eat as a side dish, on its own, or add to soups or salads. Cauliflower with OlivesThis might just become your new go-to method for making cauliflower. This makes a great snack or a side dish for dinner. Healthy fats from olive oil and whole olives make this dish as satisfying as it is delicious. Cauliflower Mashed PotatoesEven mashed potato lovers agree that cauliflower makes a great, healthy, alternative. Roasted Brussels Sprouts with WalnutsIf you need to be convinced that Brussels Sprouts are tasty, this recipe will do it. Roasting brings out their sweetness which pairs well with the added crunch from the walnuts. Bok Choy & ChickpeasThis is a light dish that can be eaten on it’s own, or used as a side dish for fish or meat. Bok Choy is often cooked with garlic, shallots, or ginger, and tends to take on the flavour of whatever it is cooked with. Use chickpeas cooked from dry, or canned chickpeas, if others are not available. Asian Broccoli SaladAn Asian inspired salad. This can be served as a side dish to a meat meal, or combined with nuts or beans to make a light meal. Sweet Potato ToastThat’s right, the bread substitute you can make in your toaster. This is the hottest thing to hit your kitchen table since… Ok, you just have to try it. Enjoy! Kale ChipsGet your greens and satisfy your cravings for salt and crunch! Chocolate Coconut Energy BitesThis is a versatile recipe where you can add and change ingredients easily. Variations include; using different nuts, raisins, cacao nibs, or super food powders like Maca. These bites are great to have on hand for a quick healthy snack. Keep them in the fridge and take them out to bring with you on-the-go. Chocolate Energy BallsThis is a versatile recipe where you can add and change ingredients easily. Variations include; using different nuts, raisins, cacao nibs, shredded coconut, or super food powders like Maca. Makes a large batch that can be kept on hand in the fridge for quick, convenient energy. Spicy Chickpea SnackThese oven-roasted chickpeas are a perfect grab-and-go snack. Keep them in your desk drawer at work, or pack them to take on a hike or bike ride. They’re packed with protein and full of flavour! Caprese Salad Skewers Where’s the Kale? SmoothieA nutrient-packed berry smoothie that’s sweet, creamy and hides the taste and texture of kale! The perfect healthy breakfast, post-workout meal or afternoon snack. Kale Detox Smoothie Power Berry SmoothieStarting your day with a mix of protein, healthy fats, and complex carbohydrates will give you energy and help you maintain it throughout the day. Whole Body Greens SmoothieA great way to get your greens is through a smoothie. You’ll get a boost of antioxidants and all of the alkalizing properties of greens in a convenient, portable drink. Yum! Green Grapefruit SmoothieThis smoothie hides extra greens with a surprise grapefruit twist. It’s sweet-tart flavour is sure to please your palate Green Goodness SmoothieA great way to get your greens in the morning is through a smoothie. Use a high powered blender for best results. Avo-Banana Green SmoothieThis is your creamiest green smoothie with staying power enough for a busy morning or a long afternoon. Enjoy! Mighty Mango Smoothie Chai Tahini Smoothie White Bean Spread with TunaThis versatile spread is a great way to get lean protein and complex carbs at the same time. Spice it differently to create variations! Tahini Lemon Juice Buddha-Bowl SauceTahini is a paste made from sesame seeds. Half a cup of tahini contains more calcium than a glass of milk! Try this tahini sauce as a dressing for a macrobiotic bowl. Mustard DressingThis mustard dressing is a go-to favourite. It goes great with my Turkey & Kale meatballs. Classic Chickpea HummusSome classics are too good to mess with. This hummus recipe is one of them. All of the protein and goodness of chickpeas, with the classic smooth and creamy texture. Enjoy as a dip, spread, or side. Green Pea GuacamoleA twist on the classic guacamole; green peas make it bright in colour and reduce the fat content, so you can enjoy more. GheeGhee is clarified butter with all of the milk proteins removed. It’s lactose free and has a high smoke point, making it ideal for cooking. The best part is that it retains the delicious buttery taste. Add it to your cooking, popcorn, or anywhere else you’d use butter. Malaysian Curry RubThis spice rub is great on chicken and turkey, especially when using the BBQ. Southwestern Spice RubThis versatile spice rub can be used on steak for grilling, or ground meats as a taco seasoning. Taco Spice RubThis versatile spice rub can be used on steak for grilling, or ground meats as a taco seasoning. Currie-Orange-Ginger VinaigretteA new twist on the traditional vinaigrette. Be mindful when choosing this dressing for salads with meat. This dressing can be made in larger batches and stored in the fridge for up to two weeks. Creamy Avocado Salad DressingA healthy option for the creamy salad dressing lovers. Traditional French VinaigretteThis traditional vinaigrette pairs well with spinach, mixed greens, or mixed vegetables. Classic Creamy Caesar DressingAlter the ingredients in this traditional Caesar salad dressing to suit your taste, or dietary restrictions. Tahini Lemon DressingThis Middle Eastern-inspired dressing is great on grilled vegetables or fresh salad greens, and also makes a great side for grilled meats or salmon. Ginger-Nut DressingThis Asian-inspired dressing is so delicious you’ll want to put it on everything! It goes well with fresh, raw salads, or as a dip for cooked chicken skewers. Coconut Oil SpreadA delicious twist on margarine that contains absolutely no dairy! Olive oil gives coconut oil a savory flavour, which tastes great anywhere you would normally use butter. Because this spread contains olive oil it is not recommended for high heat cooking. Homemade Margarine SpreadThis easy to make spread is a healthy alternative to margarine (without the hydrogenated fat and chemicals). Use this on toast, pancakes, or to top cooked vegetables. Because this spread contains olive oil it is not recommended for high heat cooking. Quick Savory Grilled PeachesGrilled peaches make an excellent addition to salads in the summertime. They can also be a sweet ending to a healthy meal. Chocolate Avocado Pudding DessertA summer time dessert so delicious you’ll want it every day! The best part is, it’s filled with healthy fat, antioxidants and fiber, so you can eat it (almost) as often as you’d like. Berries ’n Cream DessertA summer time dessert so delicious you’ll want it every day! The best part is, it’s filled with healthy fat, antioxidants and fiber, so you can eat it (almost) as often as you’d like. Quick Quinoa Breakfast ‘Cereal’It’s a good idea to make extra quinoa when cooking for a recipe. Use leftover quinoa for a quick hot breakfast. Tomato, Bacon and Arugula Quiche with Sweet Potato CrustA delicious and simple to make breakfast quiche with sweet potato crust. Breakfast Chia Seed PuddingChia seeds and coconut milk make for a Paleo-friendly pudding that works great for breakfast. High in anti-inflammatory omega-3s, this sweet chia pudding is a make-ahead recipe that will save you time, fill you up on fiber. Avocado Eggs (Paleo approved)A delicious new breakfast/brunch idea. Avocados add to the healthy omega fat profile, and eggs bring the protein to this fantastic combination. Top with tomato salsa and you’ll be full for hours. Golden MilkGolden milk is an anti-inflammatory elixir. Turmeric is known for it’s high antioxidant content and anti-inflammatory power. Combining turmeric with the soothing healthy fats found in coconut milk makes this drink an immune booster that’s ready to calm whole body inflammation. Home Made Electrolyte WaterIt’s essential to replenish electrolytes when playing sports, spending time in the sun, and after sweat-inducing exercise. The downside to traditional sports drinks is the amount of sugar (or chemicals in the sugar-free variety). Luckily there’s an easy way to make a tasty drink that will replenish electrolytes and satisfy your thirst.
