(Ontario) Turkey Jambalaya at the Royal Winter Fair

I had such a blast teaching a cooking class at The Royal Culinary Academy. I teamed up with Burnbrae Farms, Ontario Turkey and The Royal Culinary Academy to teach people how to cook Turkey Jambalaya. It was a blast! The Royal Winter Fair is such an amazing experience and I’m grateful to have participated inRead more

Spread Some Love: Fruit Preserves are not just for Bread

For sure you have at least one bottle of jam, jelly, fruit preserve or spread amongst your collection of condiments clanging around in your fridge door. They are patiently waiting for you, and not only to brighten your morning’s toast. I wanted to give you a gentle nudge their way. I want to remind youRead more

Pretty in Pink and totally Vegan Valentines Cheesecake

No cheese cherry cheesecake. Fun to say and totally delicious. Just in time to make your Galentine or Valentine a delicious treat that anyone WILL enjoy. Printer Friendly Recipe Soak Time: 2 hours Prep Time: 30 minutes Set Time: 2 hours You will need: Springform pan, food processor or a really good blender. CRUST: 1Read more

Rhuby’s Doogie Treats

Turn your left overs into tasty treats for your canine friend. Basic Dog Biscuits Prep Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 20-25 mins, depending on the size of the treat Makes: at least 150 small treats Ingredients Healthy add-ins: *Note, you know what your dog likes, and the amounts are suggested. These add-ins may make theRead more

10 Reasons Why I Love Eggs

Eggs are possibly the most nutrient-dense whole food around! Cage-Free and Free Run are 2 terms that mean the exact same thing. One is US terminology, the other Canadian. What do they mean? It means the barns are open concept and the chickens can freely roam. One of the few things I learned this weekRead more

Cauliflower Crust Pizza

Cauliflower Crust Pizza Prep time:  20 mins Cook time:  30 mins Total time:  50 mins Serves: 4 Finally, the perfect recipe for a cauliflower crust that you can actually pick up and eat with your hands. Ingredients: 1 (about 2.5 lbs.) head cauliflower, broken down into florets 1 egg ¼ cup nutritional yeast or grated ParmesanRead more

Plantain Pancakes

plantain pancakes

Move over banana, I got a fever for the flavour of plantain. With only 4-ingredients you can make this grain-free (Paleo) super-nutritious pancakes. Using a blender for this batter means you get a smooth consistency that comes together in less than a minute. Plus the subtly-sweet flavour makes them the perfect on-the-go snack. I love making little almond butter sandwiches with them.

Super Juicy Turkey Sliders

Ingredients: For Patties 1 egg 1 clove garlic, minced 1 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp ground coriander ¼ tsp cayenne 1 tsp salt Pepper to taste 3 green onions 2 Tbsp chopped cilantro or parsley 1 cup, about 1 coarsely grated zucchini 1 lbs ground turkey 2-4 Tbsp neutral flavoured oil For Yogurt Sumac Sauce:Read more