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Spinach and Chickpea Salad spinach and chickpea salad Nov 24, 2022

If you love chickpeas, then these crispy chickpeas are going to be your new FAVOURITE salad topper ...or maybe your new snack!

Spinach and Chickpea Salad

(serves 4)

Ingredients: 

4 big handfuls of organic baby spinach
3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Juice of 1 lemon
1 tsp sea salt
2 cups...

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Sausage, Shiitake Mushroom, Spinach and White Bean Soup sausage shiitake mushroom Nov 17, 2022

I always keep a bag of Marc Angelo Italian sausages in the freezer so that on nights I am pressed for time, I can quickly whip up a hearty stew, soup or sauce with these and whatever else I have on hand. 

Last night it was:

Sausage, Shiitake Mushroom, Spinach and White Bean Soup

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"Cheesy" Broccoli Soup "cheesy" broccoli soup Nov 10, 2022

It really doesn’t get much healthier than this broccoli soup! This veggie-packed lunch recipe is clever because you make your own stock while cooking it.

TIP: This soup is 100% plant-based as-is. If you’d rather, replace the nutritional yeast with pecorino or freshly grated parmesan...

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Egg Muffins Your Way egg muffins your way Nov 03, 2022

This recipe makes a fast & easy breakfast or lunch. 

The best part? You can customize these egg muffins any way you want — use frozen or fresh veggies, add cooked turkey bacon, beans, or salsa or switch up the cheese. 

Egg Muffins Your Way

(Makes 6 x 2-muffin servings)

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Berry-Nut Instant Oatmeal Jars berry-nut instant oatmeal jars Oct 27, 2022

Instant oatmeal fact: it gets a bad rap because it’s usually also packed with added sugars … but the plain version has about the same nutrients as regular oats!

This recipe will give you the best of both – because you can control the amount of sugar that’s in there!

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One Pot Sausage, Kale, and Chickpea Soup one pot sausage kale and chickpea soup Oct 20, 2022

This soup is delicious; I make it on repeat during the fall and winter months.

Made with Italian sausage, kale and chickpeas, it's really comforting and hearty enough to make a meal of.

One Pot Sausage, Kale, and Chickpea Soup

Servings 6 - 8

Ingredients:

1 tbsp olive oil
1 lb hot Italian sausage,...

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Roasted Veggie and Ground Beef Pasta roasted veggie and ground beef pasta Oct 13, 2022

This recipe takes a little bit of time to put together but is so worth it.  

If you have any leftovers, it makes for a great lunch the next day.

Roasted Veggie and Ground Beef Pasta

Servings 6 

Ingredients:

4 zucchinis
4 long eggplants
4 bell peppers
2 cups shiitake mushrooms,...

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Omelette with Smoked Salmon and Avocado omelette with smoked salmon and avocado Oct 05, 2022

Eggs are usually associated with breakfast … but this delicious recipe can pass as a satisfying lunch or dinner too.

No matter when you eat it, it tastes like a special occasion meal (and bonus, it only takes a couple of minutes to pull together!).

Omelette with Smoked Salmon and Avocado

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Vegan "Meat" Balls vegan "meat" balls Sep 29, 2022

Do NOT be intimidated by this recipe; it's full of delicious spices and flavour, so worth the effort, and a nice alternative to regular meatballs. 

It's also super versatile; feel free to experiment with different flavours based on what you have on hand.

Vegan "meat" balls

(Makes about 20...

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Dairy-Free Queso dairy-free queso Sep 22, 2022

You can use this fast & easy dairy-free queso as a dip OR a sauce over veggies, pasta, and the list goes on!

You control the thickness by how much water you add. If it gets too thin, add some more cashews to thicken it.

Dairy-Free Queso

(makes 6 servings)

Ingredients:

½ cup - 1 cup...

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Fast and Easy Pea Soup fast and easy pea soup Sep 15, 2022

This is a fast & easy plant-based soup that carries a hefty dose of plant-based protein.

… and it’s made with frozen peas!

This is easiest to make with an immersion blender, but you also can use a regular blender – just be careful!

Fast & Easy Pea Soup

(Serves 4-6)

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Spicy Italian Beans spicy italian beans Sep 08, 2022

Here’s a fast & easy one-pot entree that tastes even better the next day. Serve it with a salad or sprouted grain bread (or both). Delicious!

The nutritional yeast helps give a “cheesy” flavour to this Italian-inspired bean dish.

Spicy Italian Beans

(Makes 4 servings)

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