Ingredients: 4 oz (113 g) dark chocolate, chopped 1/4 cup (60 mL) unsalted butter, chopped 2 tsp (10 mL) instant espresso powder, optional 1 organic egg 1 organic egg yolk 1/3 cup (80 mL) granulated sugar 2 Tbsp (30 mL) whole wheat pastry flour or spelt flour 1 tsp (5 mL) vanilla 1/2 tsp (2… Continue reading Extra Moist Chocolate Cakes
Category: Diet
Avocado Superfood Pudding
Ingredients: 1/4 cup fresh blueberries, plus extra for garnish 1 Tbsp true (Ceylon) cinnamon 1 ripe avocado, peeled and pitted 2 ripe bananas, peeled and sliced 4 Tbsp raw cacao powder 2 tsp pure vanilla extract 1 Tbsp ground flaxseed 1 Tbsp pure maple syrup or coconut sugar (optional) Pinch of sea salt, to taste… Continue reading Avocado Superfood Pudding
Winter Grains Thai Salad
Ingredients: Salad 1/2 cup (125 mL) whole spelt grains, soaked in 2 cups (500 mL) water overnight 1 cup (250 mL) uncooked quinoa, white, red, black, or multicoloured 1 Tbsp (15 mL) extra-virgin olive oil 1 Tbsp (15 mL) fresh lime juice 1 cup (250 mL) shredded red cabbage 1 cup (250 mL) shredded carrot… Continue reading Winter Grains Thai Salad
Creamy Butternut Pasta with Cashew Crumble Topping
Ingredients: Cashew crumble 1/3 cup (80 mL) raw cashews, soaked 2 Tbsp (30 mL) nutritional yeast 1/4 cup (60 mL) chopped fresh parsley 1/2 tsp (2 mL) kosher salt Creamy butternut pasta and peas 2 lbs (1 kg) butternut squash 4 large garlic cloves, peeled and halved 2 Tbsp (30 mL) melted coconut oil, divided… Continue reading Creamy Butternut Pasta with Cashew Crumble Topping
Curried Winter Stew
Ingredients: 2 Tbsp coconut oil or extra-virgin olive oil 1 onion, diced 2 lbs butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and cut into 1/2 inch cubes 1 Tbsp grated fresh ginger 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 Tbsp curry powder (mild, medium, or hot) 1/2 tsp ground cumin 1/2 tsp ground turmeric 2 cups water 13 1/2 oz… Continue reading Curried Winter Stew
Roasted Cauli Florets with Creamy Sumptuous Sauce
Ingredients: 1 medium head cauliflower 2 Tbsp (30 mL) extra-virgin olive oil 1/4 tsp (1 mL) sea salt Dash of freshly ground black pepper 3 Tbsp (45 mL) tahini sauce 1 Tbsp (15 mL) fresh lemon juice 1 Tbsp (15 mL) apple cider vinegar 1 Tbsp (15 mL) maple syrup 1 large garlic clove, smashed… Continue reading Roasted Cauli Florets with Creamy Sumptuous Sauce
Colourful Open-Faced Lunch
Ingredients: Chickpea spread 14 oz (398 mL) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained 3 Tbsp (45 mL) nutritional yeast 2 Tbsp (30 mL) fresh lemon juice 1/2 tsp (2 mL) ground cumin 1/2 tsp (2 mL) ground coriander 1/4 tsp (1 mL) sea salt 1/8 tsp (0.5 mL) cayenne Creamy yogurt cheese 3 cups (750 mL)… Continue reading Colourful Open-Faced Lunch
Savoury Lentils with Roasted Vegetables and Goat Cheese
Ingredients: 12 small, thin carrots 1/2 lb (225 g) thin green beans 1/4 cup (60 mL) camelina oil, divided 1 cup (250 mL) dry green lentils 1 1/2 cups (350 mL) water 1 cup (250 mL) low-sodium vegetable broth 2 fresh thyme sprigs 1 bay leaf 2 Tbsp (30 mL) lemon juice 2 tsp (10… Continue reading Savoury Lentils with Roasted Vegetables and Goat Cheese
Cranberry Sage Punch
Ingredients: 1 in (2.5 cm) piece of fresh ginger, thinly sliced 4 sage leaves, plus extra for garnish 1/2 cup (125 mL) 100% cranberry juice 24 oz (710 mL) ginger-flavoured kombucha Fresh cranberries, for garnish Directions: In pitcher, muddle together fresh ginger and sage leaves. Add cranberry juice and kombucha and gently stir to combine.… Continue reading Cranberry Sage Punch
Paleo Chicken Stew
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons olive oil 1 small red onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into cubes 2 sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped 1 cup fresh spinach, or to taste 1 pinch crushed red pepper, or more to taste 1 pinch paprika, or more to taste sea salt to… Continue reading Paleo Chicken Stew