Overnight Oats This recipe is very versatile it has chia seeds, coconut, almonds and cinnamon.  I suggest you use it as a template to try different ways of making it to suit your taste. Try adding lemon zest, pear, fresh berries or berry compote. You could also add vanilla, honey, or walnuts.  The possibilities are endless! I’ll let you choose. Overnight oats with chia seeds, almonds, raisins, coconut and cinnamon READ MORE ..read more

Oat Bran Rhubarb Orange Muffins  This is a nice recipe for a delightful breakfast muffin. It’s not too sweet and  has a nice blend of bran, wheat germ, oats and orange. READ MORE ..read more

Rhubarb and Apple Compote Compotes are very easy to make and lovely to serve on ice cream, oatmeal or yogurt. This one has orange juice and is not too much sugar. Of course, you’re welcome to add more sugar if you like it a little sweeter.  READ MORE ..read more

Carrot Cake Oatmeal Cookies These treats look like cookies but have the texture of a carrot muffin. They are filled with oats, carrots, cinnamon, and raisins. Best of all, they come together quickly in one bowl! READ MORE ..read more

Pistachio Basil Pesto Fresh pesto typically uses pine nuts however this recipe has a nice twist with roasted, salted pistachios. I bought ones that were already roasted, but you can easily buy them raw and roast them in the oven or stovetop. Serve the pesto on pasta, on pizza, over cooked veggies, or in a veggie sandwich with mayo. READ MORE ..read more

Cabbage Slaw with Carrots This is a colourful slaw recipe with purple cabbage and carrots. It has green grapes and sesame seeds as well. The dressing is not too heavy, which is what I like.  READ MORE ..read more

Chocolate Cake with Chocolate Glaze This cake is light and airy, and easy to make. The cake is dairy-free, but not the glaze (which can easily be skipped if you have friends or family members who are lactose intolerant.) The cake has cocoa and orange juice, and the glaze has chocolate, butter and sugar…it’s a recipe for success! READ MORE ..read more

Lentil salad with spices, caper and raisins This salad recipe lives up to its name. The reason is because of the interesting combination of spices. There are lots, so if you don’t already have the spices in your pantry, this may not be a recipe for you. Another fun aspect of the recipe is the capers and dried raisins. It makes a lot, so be prepared to give some away to your friends or neighbours.  The Best Lentil Salad Ever By Sarah Britton Serves 8  2 1/4 cups (1 pound) green or brown lentils (not split peas) 1 medium red onion, chopped 1 cup dried dark raisins, chopped ..read more

Red Lentil Curry Soup with Cauliflower and Carrots This is a satisfying soup to try because it has both vegetables and beans in it. If you’re in the cilantro camp, then pass around chopped cilantro to sprinkle on top and don’t forget to add a dollop of sour cream. READ MORE ..read more

Whole Wheat, Dairy-Free, Apple Raisin Loaf Growing up, my son had food intolerances to dairy. As someone who liked to bake, I had to get creative with the type of fat I used (no butter) and liquid (no dairy) in my baking.  Eliminating butter was easy, because I would use vegetable oil. To replace the dairy, I often used orange juice or, believe it or not, soda water (it was great in pancakes and waffles).  After staying away from dairy for a dozen years or so, he outgrew his food intolerance and today regularly enjoys ice cream and buttering his toast.  Nevertheless, I ..read more