Blueberry smoothie
Of all the smoothies that I make, this blueberry smoothie is my favourite. The best way to make a blueberry smoothie is with frozen blueberries. I always have a bunch stored in the deep freezer. When I freeze them, I never rinse them out; they should be completely dry. So, I simply store them in […]
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Teff pancakes
On Valentine’s day, start your day with these great-tasting and heart-healthy pancakes made with teff flour. Native to Ethiopia and the surrounding African region, the flour is gluten-free and a wonderful option for people with Celiac disease or gluten sensitivities. Even people who are not sensitive to gluten can enjoy this light and easy-to-digest flour. Made […]
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Apple oatmeal chocolate chunk cookies
These apple oatmeal chocolate chunk cookies are soft, chewy, healthy and tasty. Low in granulated sugar and made with oats, apple sauce and fresh cashew purée, they’re great as a mid-day snack or to boost your energy before going to the gym. For a decadent, yet nutritious treat, I’ve added dark chocolate (60-70 % cacao) chunks and teff […]
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Cashew purée
If you are lactose intolerant, vegan or just want to avoid dairy products, adding cashew purée to a recipe is a healthy alternative to whipped butter. This week, I made a batch of wholesome chocolate chunk cookies with cashew purée. The recipe will be up on the blog soon! 🙂 This velvety purée has only […]
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Beefless Bolognese au Gratin
In our family, we eat mainly fruit, vegetables, pulses and whole grains. But, from time to time, we also eat cheese from dairy. As you may know, cheese contains a fair amount of sodium and saturated fat and can raise your cholesterol level (the bad, LDL kind). However, cheese also contains a lot of benefits […]
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Tasty leek tarts
In a rush for time and having people coming over during the festive season? You want to serve something that is homemade and elegant? These savoury tarts are not only good looking but also easy to make if you use store-bought puff pastry dough. I don’t often bake or cook with store-bought roll-out puff pastry […]
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