Sweet and Sour Meatballs

1 lb meat (1 egg per lb meat): Mix and form into balls Sauce: 1 can tomato sauce 1 small can tomato paste ½ can water 1 tbsp coconut aminos 1/3 cup vinegar ¼ cup coconut sugar ½ tsp dry mustard 1 tin crushed pineapple with juice ½ cup onions Pour sauce over meatballs....

Turnip Fries

3 cups turnip, sliced into French fries 1 Tbsp olive or grapeseed oil 1-2 tsp Spice of choice (our favorites are basil or curry powder) Sea salt and pepper Toss fries with oil and spices. Place on a parchment-lined baking pan. Bake in over for 35-45 min at 375. The...

A Favorite Quinoa Salad

2 cups dry quinoa 4 cups water 2 carrots 1 cup frozen corn ¼ cup diced onion ½ cup chopped (small pieces) purple cabbage ½ cup diced red pepper large handful of fresh parsley or cilantro – washed well and chopped ½ cup slivered almonds ¼ cup olive oil 1 Tbsp Dijon...

Sarah’s Granola

6 cups rolled oats 1 cup sunflower seeds (unroasted) 1 cup pumpkin seeds (unroasted) ½ cup sesame seeds ¼ cup poppy seeds 2 cups almonds, chopped ½ cup each honey, oil, and water Combine the wet and dry ingredients separately in bowls. Add the wet ingredients to the...

Asian Lettuce Wraps

16 lettuce leaves 1 lb. lean ground chicken 1 tbsp. olive or coconut oil 1 large onion, chopped 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced 1 tbsp tamari sauce ¼ cup hoisin sauce 2 tsp. minced ginger 1 tbsp rice vinegar 1 bunch green onions, chopped 2 tsp 5 spice powder 1-8oz. can...
Testing, Testing, 123

Testing, Testing, 123

Have you ever wondered what types of testing are available to you? In general, I try not to overuse testing but in some cases, it makes sense to dig a little bit deeper into why you feel the way you do. If you have made progress but it has stalled or you want to...

Baked Oatmeal

Preheat oven to 350oF. In ONE bowl mix together: 2 tbsp oil 2 tbsp maple syrup (or honey) 2 eggs (or ½ cup flax eggs) 1 cup of milk (of choice) 2 tsp of pure vanilla 2/3 cups of apple sauce pinch of salt 1 tsp of cinnamon (or to taste, I doubt I ever only put one)...
Pandemic Fatigue

Pandemic Fatigue

Well, 2021 is here and COVID is still at the top of our minds. We are so very lucky in Nova Scotia and I am grateful for that. However, many of us are starting to experience pandemic fatigue – which is more challenging to manage during the dark months of winter. What...

Cabbage Roll Casserole

2 lbs extra lean ground meat (turkey, chicken or beef) Small head of cabbage, chopped 3 onions chopped 2 green peppers chopped 2 cups basmati brown rice 2 cloves of garlic 3 28oz cans diced tomatoes Canned tomato sauce Brown meat well and drain. Combine all...

Ginger Dressing

It can be hard to eat salad in the winter time. I like to add cooked, roasted veggies to mine. Try using warming spices in your dressings. 3 tablespoons avocado or olive oil 1 to 2 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice 1 tsp of freshly grated ginger 1 garlic clove minced...