This zesty summer salad comes together in a flash ..read more

A sweet summer treat to beat the heat ..read more

This simple, rustic tart only takes five minutes to prepare and 20 minutes to bake ..read more

What’s truly remarkable about this dressing and dip is how it captures that cheesy Parmesan umami flavour without a trace of cheese. The secret to this culinary magic lies in the magical pairing of nutritional yeast and cashews, creating a Parmesan-like taste. This sauce is a versatile staple you’ll want to keep in your fridge, ready to elevate a wide range of dishes. You can easily store this in the refrigerator for a few days, although its taste will lose its freshness and vivid colour over time, so fresh is always best. Prep Time – 10 minutes Serves 4 INGREDIENTS 30 g spinach 30 g fresh ba ..read more

In ancient Greece, the art of medicine was divided into three parts: cures through diet, cures through drugs, and cures through surgery. Garlic, Hippocrates wrote, was one such medicinal food. Those who eat more than a clove of garlic a day do seem to have better artery function than those who eat less than that, but you don’t know if it’s cause-and-effect until you put it to the test. In a recent study, heart disease patients were randomized to receive either garlic powder or placebo tablets two times a day for three months. Those lucky enough to be in the garlic group got a significant boost ..read more

This is seriously one of the most rich and delicious cakes ever. It’s easily served as a brownie, and so versatile with many ways to top it. I love any time I can make a delicious, sweet treat healthier, especially made with wholefood ingredients. Better yet is when you can’t even tell that there’s secret healthy food hidden inside. It’s great to have desserts you can feel good about feeding yourself and your kids. Prep Time – 10 minutes Refrigeration Time – 45 minutes Serves 16 INGREDIENTS 1 cup oat flour 1 ¼ cups cane sugar or coconut sugar ¾ cup cocoa powder 1 Tbsp. baking powder ½ tsp. se ..read more

This sandwich is stacked high with so many seasonal green— marinated cucumbers, spinach, avocado, pea shoots and fresh herbs. You’ve likely heard the Green Goddess name as it relates to herbaceous salad dressings, and this one certainly lives up to its name in that respect. This recipe makes extra herb mayo which can also be made ahead of time and will keep in the fridge for up to four days. Prep Time – 10 minutes Refrigeration Time – 30 minutes Serves 2 INGREDIENTS Herb Mayonnaise ¾ cup vegan mayonnaise Juice of ½ lemon ¼ tsp. sea salt 1 tsp. Dijon mustard 1 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar 2 Tbsp ..read more

You’re going to be blown away at how simple and incredibly flavorful this pizza burrito is! You can customize this with any toppings you prefer making it the perfect family-friendly meal.  Prep Time – 10 minutes Cook Time – 20 minutes Serves 4 INGREDIENTS 4 tortillas 6 Tbsp. pizza sauce, homemade or store bought 1 cup fresh spinach, packed 6 Tbsp. vegan Alfredo Sauce, homemade or store bought 1 cup mushrooms, sliced 1 cup dairy-free shredded cheese 1 vegan sausage DIRECTIONS Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Soften your tortillas by covering with a damp paper towel and warming in the micr ..read more

This is one of my go-to recipes after a long shoot day. I love it because it is customizable and relatively quick to put together, but also requires me to be present in the cooking process: chopping the veggies, cooking the ramen separately, browning the plant-based patties, and evenly stirring in the coconut milk and chili paste. It’s meditative for me, which helps transition my brain from work mode to relax mode. I also love that the ramen noodles are coated in a luscious, rich coconutty sauce flavored with a Thai green curry paste that lends notes of lemongrass, galangal, and, of course, gr ..read more

In the quest to improve performance, many athletes emphasize diet and supplements as part of their training strategy. Another way to optimize endurance, recovery, and mental resilience is adding in herbs and spices. While many can be incorporated into meals to add flavour, others can be used as effective supplements. Here is a breakdown of the top 10 herbs and spices that boast a variety of benefits. Turmeric (Curcuma longa)Widely known for its potent anti-inflammatory properties, this golden spice is a rhizome that has been used therapeutically for thousands of years. When ingested, the ac ..read more