There is another Tuna Burger recipe on the site using quinoa and mayonnaise. These new Tuna Burgers hold themselves together a little bit more and have a denser texture. I added an egg, some herbs and used gluten free bread crumbs in place of the quinoa. Both recipes are the bomb and a huge hit in our…
Month: March 2017
BBQ Sweet Potato Fries
These Sweet potato fries are a great mixture of sweet and spicy. They have a smokey bbq flavor and would taste great dipped in ketchup, mayo or dijon mustard. Enjoy them as a snack or pair them with my Southwest Turkey Patties or Tuna burgers! Ingredients • 2 lbs sweet potato cut into fries (I bought 2…
Maple Cinnamon Brown Rice Pudding
Who doesn’t love rice pudding. I remember my mom making rice pudding every Sunday night with our leftover rice from the Chinese dinner that evening. It was so good, warm and comforting. There is something about rice pudding that is just so soothing. This recipe is on the healthier side and uses very few ingredients with one simple…
Ricotta and Chicken Quesadillas
This quesadilla is a fusion of flavors. A little Italian and Mexican inspired. Ricotta cheese, chicken, cumin and oregano mixed with sautéd tomato and onion all nestled under a grilled flatbread. Yum! This flavorful and protein packed dish was a hit with everyone. Try it tonight! Ingredients • 4 round gluten free flatbreads • Ricotta…
Strawberry and Rosemary Scrub
I have really enjoyed making homemade skin care products. The less ingredients we put on our skin the better results we see. I wanted to create a sweet smelling body scrub to help the dryness on our feet, elbows and knees. Strawberries contain salicylic acids that are known for removing dead skin cells while rosemary acts as…
Tricolor Veggie Bake
Do you ever wonder what to do with those funny looking spiralized vegetables from the grocery store? I have the easiest casserole recipe for you! It’s colorful, pretty, healthy and filling. Serve this dish on it’s own or as a side. You’ll love making it. Ingredients • 3 cups each – spiralized red beets, spiralized zucchini, spiralized butternut squash •…
Lip Scrub
This weather is bananas. It’s more hot and cold then my high school frenemy! It’s got all of our lips flaking all over the place. My daughter has celiac and her skin is sensitive to begin with (rashes on her cheeks, knees and elbows) and her lips are starting to go downhill. She has the biggest lips…
Rosewater Toner
Rosewater acts as an anti-inflammatory and can help with redness, dermatitis, acne and eczema. All 4 of us have very sensitive skin and we’re always looking for ways to alleviate redness and dryness. We have many prescription creams in our cupboard but when I came across the benefits of rosewater and it’s anti-inflammatory properties I had to give…
Greek Quinoa Bowls
Have fun assembling these bowls, there is so much you can do. Using real and whole foods this dinner is a fresh take on your favorite greek meal. Try it tonight! Ingredients Bowl • Cooked quinoa • Tzatziki • Cherry tomatoes with fresh or dried parsley and sliced lemons for garnish • Feta cheese and…
Greek Marinated Chicken
When I was growing up in Toronto, Canada my father worked downtown on the Danforth which was in “Greektown”. He always brought us home greek food. I grew up on tzatziki, chicken kabobs and pita. There is something about the lemony taste and herby smell of greek food that reminds me of wonderful childhood memories. My father working hard…
Kale Nachos
Like many of you I love a good chip. Salty, crunchy, flavorful and comforting…they are a go to snack for my whole family. When I learned about Kale chips my heart skipped a beat. Another vegetable I can make into a chip? I’m in! Kale is a dense leafy green that is high in protein, fiber, folate, vitamin B and many…
Gluten + Nut Free Rosemary and Thyme Oat Flour Pizza with Sautéed Onions and Wild Mushrooms
Today is the day of oat flour! This is one of my favorite recipes. It is extremely flavorful, soft in the middle, crunchy on the outside and super delicious. Enjoy this pizza on its own or with a lemon vinaigrette salad. Save all of your extra rosemary and thyme for other recipes on the blog….
Effortlessly Gluten and Nut Free 