Recipes

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I’m Lori and I’m thrilled you’re here! As an educator, holistic nutritional consultant and culinary nutrition expert I guide people in gaining better health through nutrition and lifestyle changes. I believe that each of us has within us the power to transform our lives, but the journey is always easier when we do it together.

Strawberry Rhubarb Mini Cheesecakes

Desserts, Paleo-friendly, Plant-Based

If you’re looking for a vegan cheesecake that tastes even better than those traditional cheesecakes you’re used to, this recipe for Strawberry-Rhubarb Mini Cheesecakes is the one. It’s no bake, can be made in less than 30 minutes and can be made as individual minis or...

Quinoa and Black Bean Buddha Bowl

Entrees, Lunch, Plant-Based, Quick & Easy, Salads

A Buddha Bowl is essentially a one bowl meal that includes a grain, legumes and fresh veggies. This nutrient dense Quinoa and Black Bean Buddha Bowl is ready in fifteen minutes. It contains mixed greens, quinoa, black beans, sweet corn and a cashew-based dressing,...

Kale and Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto

Condiment, Quick & Easy, Sides, Snacks

It’s nice to have frozen pesto ready to grab, thaw and enjoy on our pizzas for pizza night. When one of my love’s very generous colleagues gifted us loads of kale, I knew that the next batch of pesto for the freezer would be Kale and Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto. ...

Corn and Bean Salad with Cilantro Lime Dressing

Entrees, Lunch, Plant-Based, Quick & Easy, Salads

Even though I enjoy cooking and creating recipes, my love and I still eat many of the same dishes again and again. We like to enjoy the same tastes on repeat. And we love our salads. We’re so lucky to have a wonderful organic farm on our road, so every week I order at...

Brain Boosting Chocolate Bites

Desserts, Plant-Based, Quick & Easy, Snacks

When you’re feeling the need for a little energy enhancing snack or you have craving for a bit of chocolate, these tasty Brain Boosting Chocolate Bites are loaded with nutrients to support brain health and can be ready to enjoy in less than 10 minutes. They’re a great...

Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins

Breakfast, Desserts, Paleo-friendly, Quick & Easy, Snacks

I might have discovered my favourite muffins with this new recipe. These grain-free, paleo Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins are moist and delicious. Once you make them the first time, everyone in your family will be asking for them again and again. I like...

Sweet Potato, Chickpea and Lentil Curry

Entrees, Lunch, Plant-Based

This Sweet Potato, Chickpea and Lentil Curry has a warm earthy flavor from cumin, turmeric and coriander, a bit of sweetness from cinnamon and a good dose of heat from dried chili peppers. If you prefer your curry to not have a lot of heat you can reduce the number of...

Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Bites

Desserts, Quick & Easy, Snacks

I had planned on sharing a recipe for a delicious curry dish this week, but it just didn’t happen. The recipe is wonderful but I was not feeling inspired to do the writing done for the blog. Sometimes when my motivation is low, I go to the kitchen to find inspiration....

Thumbprint Cookies

Desserts, Paleo-friendly, Plant-Based, Quick & Easy

I made these Thumbprint Cookies for the first time on Superbowl Sunday. I know you don’t typically think of sweets when you think of Superbowl foods, and certainly all of the social media pics of Superbowl snacks were for savoury and salty snacks, but for me I’d...

Grain Free Chocolate Pancakes

Breakfast, Lunch, Paleo-friendly

Everybody gets excited at the possibility of enjoying chocolate for breakfast. Sometimes all you need is just a hint of chocolate to turn a ho-hum morning into a breakfast celebration. These Grain Free Chocolate Pancakes will turn a simple breakfast into a fancy...

Rice, Bean and Vegetable Soup

Entrees, Lunch, Soups

What’s better than a bowl of thick and hearty soup to warm your insides and soothe your soul? This Rice, Bean and Vegetable Soup is full of some of my favourite winter vegetables, including carrots, sweet potato and leeks. Cremini mushrooms add a deep rich, earthy...

Vegan Lemon Cheesecake with Blueberry Sauce

Desserts

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and for many that means gifts, a special dinner and a fancy dessert. My love and I don’t celebrate Valentine’s Day because we both believe that celebrating our relationship should not be left to one day of the year, and...

Vegan Lentil Loaf

Entrees, Lunch, Plant-Based

As a teenager I remember a running joke on our house that Tuesdays were meatloaf days. My mom always used Mrs. Ernst’s recipe because of the thick, sweet and delicious glaze on the top. I don’t recall the recipe for the meatloaf, but I can guess it was made with...

Quinoa Berry Salad

Lunch, Plant-Based, Quick & Easy, Salads, Sides

Once you try this summer-y tasting Quinoa Berry Salad with a hint of warming spices, you’ll want to have it as part of your salad rotation all year long. From my conversations with clients, I have realized that some people have little to no experience cooking...

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