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B R E A K F A S T on-the-go 🍏 As a Holistic Nutritionist, of course I never recommend eating rushed, distracted or “on-the-go” - our poor bodies just can’t digest that way! As a HUMAN I recognize that sometimes, this just isn’t possible! And sometimes, we need something quick and easy to grab-and-go. …
Anyone else have an abundance of zucchini they need to use up? Chopping, grating or slicing your zucchini and then freezing in a freezer sealed container is a great way to be able to enjoy it all year round! Or use up a some of it in this delicious breakfast (dessert??) recipe! And as always …
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Happy Spring! This flower looking veggie tart has got me realizing that I really enjoy spiralizing my meals! Whether it's spiralized zoodles, lasagna or.. this tart! There's just something so pretty about that spiral look. INGREDIENTS 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes (drain and save the oil for later) 1/4 cup basil 3 cloves garlic, pressed 1/4 …
INGREDIENTS 2 tablespoons ghee 1 pound fresh shrimp without shells, deveined 1 small onion, diced 3 garlic cloves 1 cup basil, finely sliced 1/2 - 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes 2 tsp smoked paprika 1 portobello, thinly sliced 2 cups half and half cream 1 cup Parmesan cheese, shredded 1 cup Mozzarella cheese, shredded …
Over here in Victoria we got a quick dumping of snow last week and by this week, we are back to our regular schedule of winter rain! The rain has never bothered me though - it's usually my inspiration for soothing recipes such as this one! INGREDIENTS 1 leek, roughly chopped + cleaned 1 head …
This one-pan recipe makes A LOT so it can be used as a main dish or as a side dish. One thing to note is that this recipe doesn't freeze the best so it's best to use it for meal prepping and eating throughout the week or for a festive potluck dish. See my notes …
Emphases on the 'meatball'... Although this is a full spaghetti + meatball recipe, the spotlight is definitely on the meatballs! Prep them up ahead of time and store them in the fridge for 5 days or freeze them for future use! MEATBALLS 1 pound ground beef 3 cloves garlic, pressed 1/4 onion, finely chopped 1 …
Quick, easy Acorn Squash recipe. This is a great side dish to use in the fall/winter months or to cook up at the beginning of the week and store in the fridge to snack on! With the added benefits of cinnamon and cayenne, this recipe helps to increase circulation which makes this recipe perfect to …
'Tis the season to indulge in pumpkin-everything! These tasty snacks are a great-nutrient dense treat to keep on hand throughout the fall season. Although they may be tedious to prep, they are tooootally worth the slimy mess! HEALTH BENEFITS Nutrient Dense - packed with Vitamins + Minerals such as iron (calling all vegans + vegetarians!), magnesium, …
Apple Season! Or 'Fall' as some call it.. If you're like most apple tree owners, you most likely have an abundance of apples falling off your tree right now faster than you can blink. Luckily, there's endless possibilities with apples! Preserve them, bake them, eat them whole, eat them raw, juice them.. the list is …
