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Sweet and Spicy Thai Mango Salad with Cashews

July 17, 2018 By Tara Leave a Comment

Which mangoes do you prefer? Yellow Ataulfo mangoes from the Philippines or red Tommy Atkins? I don’t know about you but when I see fresh, ripe, juicy mangoes in store I tend to gravitate towards the yellow Ataulfo mangoes (from the Philippines) because they are reliably juicier and sweeter (in my opinion) than the larger […]

The Chopped Leaf’s Bangkok Wrap with Evil Peanut Sauce Copycat Recipe

May 28, 2018 By Tara 3 Comments

Ok, when The Chopped Leaf finally opened up a franchise in my small town, I couldn’t have been any happier. Although they have a large selection of vegan options (making eating out rather easy), I still can’t order anything but their Bangkok Wrap with Evil Peanut Sauce because well if you’ve had it, it’s just […]

Spring Pasta Salad with Fresh Baby Asparagus

April 26, 2018 By Tara Leave a Comment

Yay! Spring has finally arrived and THIS delicious, fresh Spring Pasta Salad is my new favourite thing! With fresh asparagus, crispy snap peas, cherry tomatoes and a delicious savoury basil dressing you’ll make this again and again:) Chop all your ingredients. Cook the pasta according to the package directions. One minute before the pasta is done add […]

Vegan Hamburger Helper

February 9, 2018 By Tara 2 Comments

Seriously who didn't love 'Hamburger Helper' at some time in their lives (cringing allowed)? I don't recall this being a staple in my childhood but in … [Read More...] about Vegan Hamburger Helper

Sticky Cashew Cauliflower

December 20, 2017 By Tara 1 Comment

How tasty is this? Well when your kid who absolutely ABHORS cauliflower (and pretty much every other vegetable) asks for MORE cauliflower (?!!#), you … [Read More...] about Sticky Cashew Cauliflower

Apple Spice Cookies

September 26, 2016 By Tara 4 Comments

Cookies are just cookies but when they start creating mental conflict, I'm not really sure that I should … [Read More...] about Apple Spice Cookies

Summertime Fresh Peach Oatmeal Crumble

August 24, 2016 By Tara 1 Comment

It's National Peach Pie Day!!! Ok this isn't exactly peach pie but close enough? At our house we … [Read More...] about Summertime Fresh Peach Oatmeal Crumble

Grandma’s Tahini Chocolate Chip Hiking Cookies

April 3, 2016 By Tara 6 Comments

Every year we camp. A lot. And once or twice a year my mom comes along. About a week before we leave, she … [Read More...] about Grandma’s Tahini Chocolate Chip Hiking Cookies

Hearty Red Lentil and Sweet Potato Instant Pot Soup

Why, oh why, oh why am I adding new SOUP recipes in April?! For God's sake...Enough with this wet, dreary weather, right?!! We finally got away … [Read More...] about Hearty Red Lentil and Sweet Potato Instant Pot Soup

Who doesn't need a colourful, extra quick and easy, super tasty, new side dish recipe? We absolutely love this rich and flavourful coconut rice as a … [Read More...] about Coconut Rice

Accidentally Gluten Free Waffles

My son eats these waffles every single day. We make them, freeze them and then just pop them into the toaster (or oven) to reheat in the morning for a … [Read More...] about Accidentally Gluten Free Waffles

Miso Sesame Spaghetti Bowl

Yes, yes, I'm a bit late to jump in on the 'Butler Soy Curl Craze' but nevertheless I've done it! (I'm not sure what took me so long.) If you're … [Read More...] about Miso Sesame Spaghetti Bowl

It's about to get really, really hot here. Our weather forecasters are predicting we break all sorts of records later this week so in preparation of … [Read More...] about Macaroni Salad

Sunflower Seed Butter Cookies

What do you do when you find a brand new, unopened, just-about-to-expire jar of sunflower seed butter? You make cookies of course!! These are … [Read More...] about Sunflower Seed Butter Cookies