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When I first saw this recipe through Dr. Weil's website, I was intrigued but uncertain about the combination of Watermelon and Tomatoes.  After trying it, I must admit it is the perfect, most refreshing salad for a hot summer day. I've adapted ...(Read More)

Yummy, soft Applesauce Cookies Gluten free, dairy free:   I first tried these cookies a few years ago at a local apple festival (a non-gluten free version).  They were delicious!  I decided to adapt the cookies to be gluten and dairy...(Read More)

I like the idea of cooking with herbs, but find that I often buy them and end up throwing out the half that I don't use right away (I know, I should freeze or dry them, but somehow I don't).  Last year I planted herbs in my garden and enjoyed ad...(Read More)

When I first saw this recipe, I was intrigued.  When I first tried it, I was hooked.   The interesting blend of vegetables and the feature of sweet potato brings a delightful combination to the pallet.  I think I like this better than ...(Read More)

I created a new salad this weekend.  It was so awesome, it made my taste buds dance.  This version is vegan, raw, and easy to prepare.  I think the flavours would do well with some goat's cheese sprinkled on top too. Enjoy!   M...(Read More)

This is such an easy and tasty sandwich to make.  I like the colour, texture and the blend of sweet and tangy flavours.   1  Granny Smith apple, peeled and grated 1 tsp freshly squeezed lemon juice 1 can 14 oz of Organic Chickpeas (...(Read More)

The flavours in this dish are absolutely amazing.  I first discovered it in the LCBO magazine, and made a couple of tweaks.  I've made this using green house tomatoes, which have more flavour in the winter.  This dish would taste even ...(Read More)

It isn't easy finding a decent gluten free dessert, so when you come across one, sharing it is the only right thing to do! I've adapted this recipe from one that I found.  I love walnuts and chocolate in my banana bread, so I add that too- I ...(Read More)

  This recipe is absolutely delicious. It is perfect for lunch, piping hot, just after you have come in from raking the leaves.  I cooked the squash the night before dinner and it seemed to cut down on the cooking time by about 10 minute...(Read More)

This is one of my favourite recipes to whip up for lunch especially when I have left over quinoa in the fridge.  Quinoa is such a great food that a lot of people don't know about.  It's high in protein and iron and low on the glycemic index...(Read More)

About two years ago I attended a Gluten Free event at Whole Foods.  One of the sessions offered was a cooking class where a nutritionist whipped up a quick and yummy batch of quinoa for breakfast.  Since I had always served quinoa as a side...(Read More)

I love making trifles.  They are so easy and taste very yummy.  This one is perfect for when sweet cherries are in season.  It's so easy to make that even my son can make it. Ingredients: 500 mL of organic whipping cream 1/4 cup org...(Read More)

I'm always looking for some great easy recipes that take into consideration my food sensitivities (gluten-free, dairy-free, egg-free, almond-free, no kidney beans and no pinto beans).  This super easy salad fits the bill!  The extra hempsee...(Read More)

When I checked the thermometer this morning, it was a chilly -25 C!  When it is this cold I like to have a hot breakfast and oatmeal is one of my favourites. I love how warm it is and that it keeps me full all morning.  In this version of T...(Read More)

This is a fantastic dish that tastes amazing served with rice pasta.  You would never even know that it is made to meet your special dietary needs!   Gluten-free, Dairy-free, Egg-free Chicken Parmigiana 1 lb organic boneless, skinless ch...(Read More)

About a year ago I discovered I have several food intolerances: almonds, peanuts, diary (cow's milk and goat's milk), gluten, eggs, kidney beans, pinto beans. (Click here to see my allergy test results.) For Christmas last year I received a glutenf...(Read More)