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One Pot Sausage, Kale, and Chickpea Soup recipes soups & stews 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 main dishes recipes Oct 13, 2022

I used to eat a lot of Kraft Dinner with ground beef in my 20s. It was cheap, easy, and it got me through those busy years. This recipe kind of reminds me of that, but it’s the adult version. A little more work, a lot more flavour, and something I feel good about eating now.

It does take a bit of t...

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Omelette with Smoked Salmon and Avocado breakfast recipes 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

(Makes 1...

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Vegan "Meat" Balls main dishes recipes 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 "meat" ...

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Dairy-Free Queso dressings dips & more recipes 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 hot water
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Fast and Easy Pea Soup recipes soups & stews 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)

Ingredients: 

â—Ź 1 tbsp extra...

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Spicy Italian Beans recipes side dishes 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)

Ingredients:

â—Ź 1 tbsp oliv...

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Homemade Hummus dressings dips & more recipes Sep 07, 2022

Here's a quick and easy hummus recipe that tastes much better than store-bought.

Make up a batch at the beginning of the week to have on hand for snacking. 

Hummus and veggies are my go-to snack.

Homemade Hummus

Ingredients:

1-28oz can of chickpeas, drained, reserve liquid
½ cup aquafaba (the li...

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Nut Butter & Chocolate Nice Cream desserts recipes Sep 01, 2022

A healthier ice cream?

YES, PLEASE!

The sweet creaminess in this recipe comes from bananas. 

Nut Butter and Chocolate Nice Cream

(makes 4 servings)

Ingredients; 

â—Ź 4 frozen bananas, peeled and sliced
â—Ź ÂĽ cup raw cocoa powder
● 2 tbsp unsweetened natural nut/seed butter (almond, cashew, tahini, o...

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Dairy-Free Avocado Pesto dressings dips & more recipes Aug 25, 2022

This pesto recipe is SO delicious you’ll be adding it to your regular recipe rotation!

It gets its lush texture from avocados, which means it’s loaded with healthy fats.

Once you master this recipe as written, feel free to change up the herbs and nuts based on what you have on hand or what your ta...

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Beet and Peach Salad recipes salads Aug 18, 2022

This salad recipe sounds a little strange, but it’s absolutely delicious.

It’s easy & simple enough for weekday meals and lunches … but tasty enough for entertaining.

Beet and Peach Salad

(makes 6 servings)

Ingredients: 

â—Ź 10 oz. spring mix salad greens or arugula
â—Ź 3 medium ripe peaches, pitted...

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Mexican Grilled Corn recipes side dishes Aug 10, 2022

If you have never tried grilled corn on the cob, you are in for a real treat.  

This grilled corn recipe is sweet, salty, spicy, and just plain delicious. 

It takes a bit of time to grill the corn, but it is worth the effort. 

Mexican Grilled Corn

(1 serving = 1 ear)

Ingredients: 

â—Ź Corn (stil...

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