This simple kale and roasted almond quinoa salad will hit the spot at Christmas (or any time). It can be served as a main or a side dish. Topped with roasted almonds (or other nuts of your choice) and pomegranate seeds, it’s crisp, crunchy and full of flavour and texture. Tossed in a lemon-based vinaigrette, […]
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Made with brown lentils, brown basmati rice, carrots, celery and bok choy, this one-pot soup is a complete healthy meal in a bowl. One serving will give you all the plant protein and phytonutrients that you need. Bok choy is a leafy Chinese cabbage that tastes like a fusion of celery, spinach and mild peppery […]
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Yesterday, I posted a recipe on how to make miso-glazed aubergine the easy way. Today, I want to show you how you can just reach for some leftovers in the fridge and assemble a completely nutritious and unique meal in no time. Many years ago, when I decided to switch to a vegetarian, more plant-based […]
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This morning, I’m working on a pecan square recipe for Christmas. Later today, I’ll make a creamy tomato soup that is great for cold, rainy November weather. When I create recipes, the process often begins with scribbles, arrows and messy notes on paper. The next step is to make sure that I have all the […]
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How do you make a pizza from scratch? It might seem complicated, but once you get the hang of it, you can make it with your eyes closed. Well, almost. Someone once asked me, “Julie, you cook and eat very healthy, but do you ever eat pizza!?” You bet I do! And I make my […]
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After a week of travelling and eating in restaurants, my daughter Alexandra and I wanted to get back on track with eating well and exercising regularly. Among the healthy meals that we put together, were fresh fruit puddings and smoothie bowls made with chia seeds and natural bifidus probiotic yoghurt. Because we don’t like the […]
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