It’s become a Christmas tradition for the Hubby and I to cozy up on the couch and watch Gordon Ramsay’s Ultimate Christmas. Seriously, just try to watch that show and not drool an excessive amount. It’s impossible! First of all, his amazing kitchen alone makes me drool – then add in the food he makes?! Drool-o-rama!
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Christmas Chocolate Orange Balls
Oh my, oh my! It’s only two days to Christmas!! (I count Christmas Eve + Christmas Day as “Christmas” because our family celebrates on Christmas eve too!) So – do you remember Terry’s Chocolate Oranges… that you SMASH?! I think they are still around actually, but I haven’t had one in AGES! Well, those are
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Vegan Roasted Eggplant & Parsley Dip
I’m very excited to have the lovely Abby from The Frosted Vegan guest posting on the blog today! Abby and I connected in the blogosphere this year and I’m so happy to have met her! She’s got a fantastic knack for creating healthy, delicious, and incredibly gorgeous vegan dishes over at The Frosted Vegan, and
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No-Bake Chocolate Gingerbread Cookies
Hello! Today, this delicious little recipe is being featured over on my lovely pal Deryn’s blog – Running on Real Food! Who doesn’t love gingerbread? Come on! Who doesn’t love chocolate?! … and who doesn’t love COOKIE?! … I mean cookies… sorry, I went a little cookie monster crazy there… Head on over to Running on
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Plantains “Foster” with Coconut Whip
Bananas Foster. Probably my most favourite dessert…ever. I know, that’s quite the claim. Of all the desserts out there though, Bananas Foster is like the creme de la creme for me! The first time I had it was at the Jasper Park Lodge years ago, and I was sold. It’s my Dad’s favourite too. So…
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Sweet Chili Acorn Squash Chips with Avocado “Ranch” Dip
So I did a little poll on Facebook and it looks like the Savoury won! So, here it is, a delicious, healthy, seasonal, and easy savoury recipe for you! It’s definitely the Season of Squash … well, winter squash that is – butternut squash, acorn squash, spaghetti squash, and pumpkins!! I was craving something savoury,
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Gingerbread Graham Crumble Bars
So this past weekend, winter came. Official, white snow, icy roads, so-cold-you-need-a-parka, winter. I have to admit it makes me a little sad – I’m not a fan of the cold, but it also makes me a little happy too because it’s kind of beautiful and nostalgic at the same time. This is because, well,
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“Squash Bowl” Garden Vegetable Turkey Bolognese
There’s something about a hearty bolognese sauce that really hits the spot. This is always an easy go-to meal in our house as it’s simple, quick, and super healthy! This particular bolognese sauce is loaded with garden veggies. My sweet pal, Keri, came over the other day and we cooked up a storm! We wanted
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“Caramel” Dipped Superfood Apple Treats
Since it’s Halloween tomorrow, I decided to create a healthy Halloween inspired treat for the blog! I’m not sure that caramel apples especially “halloweeny” (?), but that’s what instantly came to mind so… I went with it! I got some amazing red delicious apples the other day – juicy, bright, crunchy, and crispy and knew
