In today’s recipe, asparagus is steam sautéed with sesame oil, garlic and soy sauce and topped with sesame seeds for a simple and tasty side dish or appetizer.
Asparagus is a powerhouse of nutrients and is rich in vitamin K, C, A, E, B vitamins, copper, selenium, phosophorus, potassium, iron, zinc, manganese, and choline. Like most vegetables, it’s rich in fiber and has been shown to promote a healthy digestion and friendly gut bacteria in the gut.
Read MoreThis vegan oil free chocolate banana tahini cake is fluffy yet moist, and chocolaty with a subtle sweetness from the bananas and just a touch of maple syrup. It makes a perfect accompaniment to your choice of drink as an afternoon snack. I enjoy mine with my afternoon tea, a golden milk or matcha latte, while hubby enjoys his with coffee or capuccino and Amal likes hers with a cup of cold oat milk.
Read MoreThese healthy whole food parfaits are packed with the goodness of millet and fig and spiked with ginger, hazelnut butter and cinnamon for a flavour explosion in your mouth. Nutritious and satisfying enough for breakfast, yet decadent enough for dessert and light enough for a snack. What more could you ask for?
Read MoreThis Peach Yogurt Parfait takes minutes to whip up, especially if you already have a batch of my toasted muesli on hand and it makes an awesome quick and easy breakfast or snack.
Read MoreThis creamy tomato and cannellini bean soup was inspired by Pappa al Pomodoro a traditional peasant dish from the Sienese region of Tuscany. My version ditches the bread in favour of a more hearty, nutrient dense alternative - Cannellini beans.
Read MoreThis ice cream can be made 3 ways - with an ice cream maker, using the no churn method or poured into ice pop molds. The result is a deliciously creamy, sweet yet tangy ice cream either way. The apricots are roasted and blended with a cashew coconut cream base, which is then aromatized with orange blossom water and bourbon vanilla, and sweetened with a thick and creamy local raw honey. All you need in a heatwave.
Read MoreThis creamy zucchini and mint soup with cashews and pine nuts is refreshing and nourishing and perfect for summer. Just a handful of nutrient dense ingredients, few steps to follow, minimal cooking time and best eaten at room temperature. Bonus points in a heatwave.
Read MoreThis cake is light and fluffy yet moist, with the intoxicating aroma of orange blossom water which pairs beautifully with fresh strawberries, as pictured here, but also works wonderfully with peaches, nectarines, apricots, or raspberries, so go ahead and swap out the fruit based on what you have on hand and what’s in season.
Read MoreThis strawberry crisp is vegan friendly, oil free, and gluten free if you use certified gluten free oats. The tahini not only acts as a binder for the topping ingredients, but also adds a whole other dimension of flavour that complements the natural sweetness of the strawberries.
Read MoreAsparagus are lightly sauteed with shallots and sea salt and deglazed with white balsamic vinegar until tender but still crisp, then tossed with herbamare seasoned black & white quinoa and topped with lemon juice, more white balsamic vinegar, a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil to keep things nice and fluffy, some chopped fresh mint and parsley, chopped walnuts and fresh strawberries. Spring perfection in a bowl with a good dose of protein, fiber and healthy fats and an array of vitamins and minerals to keep you balanced.
Read MoreThis oil free, refined sugar free granola is made with naturally gluten free and nutrient rich puffed amaranth and rolled oats and infused with the aroma and flavour of orange blossom water and tahini. Crushed pistachios and cranberries are added for extra flavour and texture to round out the granola.
Read MoreThis Chocolate Hazelnut Spread is not only reminiscent of the popular nutella, it’s even better, if I dare say so. It has a rich hazelnut flavour thanks to fresh roasted hazelnut butter and a deep dark chocolate flavour from the raw cacao powder. It’s creamy, spreadable and delectable.
Read MoreThis is the easiest cream sauce you’ll ever make. All you need are 4 common pantry ingredients, 3 minutes, and a blender and you’ve got a delicious, creamy, sauce for your favourite pasta. So, grab the walnuts, no sugar added plant milk like oat or almond, garlic, and fine sea salt. That’s it, that’s all.
Read MoreChia pudding is one of my favourite breakfast or snack foods. I love how easy it is to make, store and personalize and the fact that it’s loaded with healthy fats, protein and fiber to keep you satiated for hours.
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