Naturopathic Doctor-approved gluten and dairy-free recipes!
This Wild Rice and Cranberry Stuffed Squash makes for a delicious side to your holiday meal but can also stand alone as a delicious vegetarian main dish! The sweetness of the acorn squash and cranberries combines deliciously with the aromatic flavours of sage and thyme. Get your forks ready for a healthy feast! I use ghee in this recipe, which …
Creamy, rich vanilla cheesecake on a pecan crust with dark chocolate swirled into each decadent bite! Believe me when I say that no one will ever guess this “cheesecake” isn’t the real thing! The richness of this dairy free chocolate cheesecake is derived from heart healthy cashews and coconut milk. Vanilla and maple syrup are combined with lemon juice to create an …
Since going dairy-free several years ago my health has been transformed in numerous ways, but I have to admit that I have really missed cheesecake! I will occasionally cave in and indulge in a piece anyways, but I really don’t love how I feel when I do so. I had been skeptical that the rich, creamy texture and delicious taste of …
This recipe makes for fall off the bone chicken and takes under 10 minutes to prepare. There is no easier way to cook a whole chicken! The dry-rub spice mix infuses the meat with flavour and the chicken drippings at the bottom of the crock-pot taste delicious on top of quinoa. Optionally you can also dip your chicken in the …
My husband and I just returned from attending Brendon Burchard’s “High Performance Academy” event in California, which was amazing! I absolutely love to travel and also have a gigantic passion for self-development. Spending time in sunny California, connecting to my greater vision and meeting so many inspirational people was a phenomenal way to spend Thanksgiving weekend! It’s always very important …
I love the fall. I love the changing of the seasons and the slower pace of the weekends. I love the crunch of the leaves beneath my feet and the scent of the cool morning air. I also love curling up with a good book, a mug of chai tea and a bowl of Fall-Spice Granola! This granola is infused …
It’s official…winter has arrived! It snowed all day in Calgary and it looks like a winter wonderland outside! After a snowy walk through the forest, I came home with a craving for hot cocoa to warm me up. I whipped up this dairy-free hot chocolate and it turned out so rich and tasty that I couldn’t wait to share the simple recipe with you! …
This quinoa salad is a perfect side for a barbecued chicken dinner or grilled burgers! The recipe makes a lot of food, which is fabulous because the salad also makes a delicious packed lunch. I have been doing a lot of camping this summer, and this quinoa salad has been a staple to bring along for the road. It helps to …
There is nothing more refreshing to me than a light, fruity smoothie. I crave them year round (even in the dead of winter!) and they are one of the easiest and quickest ways to get a ton of nutrients. While I like to switch up my smoothie ingredients to make sure that my body is getting a variety of nutrients, …
Do you feel the need for a sweet indulgence? This delicious chocolate coconut banana “split” recipe is sure to please with the perfect balance of sweetness and a bit of a chewy crunch. Not only is it incredibly tasty, it also provides a great source of vitamins, minerals, powerful antioxidants and healthy fats. This recipe will satisfy your sweet tooth while …
