Vegan Lime Poppyseed Mini Cheesecakes

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Wouldn’t you love to be greeted home with a batch of these? We’re talking mini cheesecakes and not just any ordinary kinda cheesecake! Typical cheesecakes won’t make you feel as good as these vegan version will! Natural sugars, a lot less fat and nutrient rich ingredients just add to their charm! 1 cup finely shredded…

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Chinese Style Green Beans

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Chinese food is one of the great comfort foods,however it could be a caloric bomb waiting to destroy your physique!!!  Today we are sharing a healthy spin on the typical buffet style fried green beans. You can enjoy this delicious side dish without all the added sodium and oils. Add a cup of chickpeas and you have…

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Show me your breakfast….Vegan Parfait

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This Vegan Berry Parfait is a creamy and dreamy our take on normal yogurt based parfaits. This mix of blueberries, strawberries and coconut satisfies all cravings and leaves you energized! 1 can full fat, organic coconut milk 1/3 cup cashews 1 tsp chia seeds 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 1/2 tsp cinnamon 2 cups blueberries…

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Roasted Stuffed Bell Peppers

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Quick and delicious is the best way to describe this recipe. That’s why I love stuffed peppers. They can be completely assembled and stored in the fridge in advance, so when you are ready, all you have to do is bake it. Also if you are carb-o-phobe using a pepper as your outer shell saves…

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Healthy Strawberry-Rhubarb Bar

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These easy-to-make bars consist of a crispy oatmeal crust, a thick layer of sweet and tangy fruit filling and a crumb topping. They are perfect with morning cup of coffee, or have one for an afternoon snack……and also for dessert (basically you can eat them anytime) 🙂 Enjoy Crust: 1.5 cups whole raw almonds 1.5 cups…

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Tabbouleh Salad (Parsley Salad)

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Tabbouleh is a healthy, rich and super-green salad with pure Lebanese origins that is known for its spicy-tangy kick.  In traditional Lebanese cuisine this salad is made with burgur- cracked wheat. And on the topic of bulgur, if you are allergic to gluten or simply want a gluten-free version, try substituting the bulgur with Quinoa.…

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TOW #7 Dressing it up….

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  Alright so we are 2 months into the new year, I hope you are sticking to your new years resolutions! If weight loss or diet was a key word in your goals for 2013 I am sure you have found yourself eating more leafy greens (aka salads). Am I right? 🙂 Now let me…

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Nutty Sweet Potato Soup

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This experiment was a big success in my eyes 🙂   Combining sweet potatoes with leek and peanut butter makes a comforting dish that is perfect for a chilly evening. 2 Tbs of extra virgin olive oil 2 medium leeks, white and light green parts thinly sliced 3 Tbs tomato paste 3 Tbs natural peanut…

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Nutty Burgers

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These are delicious and hugely addicting vegan burgers. The seeds give the burgers a fantastic crunch and texture. You won’t be able to stop at just one…or two… 🙂 Ingredients: 1/2 cup mushrooms 2 cup mixed nuts and seeds walnuts – almonds,walnuts, pumpkin seeds,flax seeds, sunflower seeds (soaked) 1 carrot, shredded 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar 1/2…

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Roasted Cauliflower Soup

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Yes its time for nice bowl of warming soup! There is nothing better then a steaming bowl of soup on cold winter day! There are many delicious variations of fall Soup, but one of my favourites is a recipe for Roasted Cauliflower Soup. If you haven’t had roasted cauliflower before, try it!  Even if cauliflower isn’t your…

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6 Reasons to Eat More Squash and 6 Nutritious Recipes

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Are you ready for this squash madness ? I sure hope so 😉 Winter squash and pumpkin add beautiful color to any autumn meal but thats not all….. Discover six great reasons to eat more squash, plus six tasty and simple squash recipes. Packed with flavor, squash is loaded with disease-fighting antioxidants and vitamins. And with…

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