Fresh Salsa

Fresh Salsa

By Mary McIntyreAppetizer, Dip, Savory Snack 1 Comment

This Fresh Salsa is super easy and uses fresh ingredients you usually always have on hand. And a great way to get in more veggies too! Goes well with freshly baked tortilla chips, fish, grilled chicken and in burritos/burrito bowls. It’s one of our go-to appies we make and bring when going to a party, … Read More

Guacamole

Guacamole

By Mary McIntyreAppetizer, Dip, Savory Snack No Comments

This Guacamole is my absolute favourite go-to dip and spread. When I first met my husband he learned how to make this with me. And now he races to make it first to bring it whenever we’re invited out, because it’s just soooo easy and such a crowd-pleaser. I’m sure he puts his own twist … Read More

Cacao Banana Oatmeal Muffins

Cacao Banana Oatmeal Muffins

By Mary McIntyreBreakfast, Sweet Snack No Comments

These Cacao Banana Oatmeal Muffins are made with whole oats, cacao powder, chia seeds and hemp hearts, and are gluten and dairy-free. They make a really nice moist tasty muffin that’s high in good fats, fibre and a good source of protein. And the cacao powder adds a nice zip of antioxidants too! To sweeten … Read More

Flax Seed Muffins

Flax Seed Muffins

By Mary McIntyreBreakfast, Sweet Snack No Comments

These Flax Seed Muffins use whole-grain flours that also happen to be gluten-free. For some, eating gluten-free is a must, while for others it’s a personal choice. But when something becomes popular, buyer beware that it is the real deal! It’s so easy to get duped into grabbing flours or products that are highly processed … Read More

Cheese-Free Pesto Salmon

Cheese-Free Pesto Salmon

By Mary McIntyreEntree No Comments

This Cheese-Free Pesto Salmon recipe is perfect prep-ahead meal that you can do the night before and just pop in the oven when you are ready to enjoy the next day. A nice mess-free dish 🙂 If you would like to make your own cheese-free pesto sauce or if you are okay with cheese,  check … Read More

Pesto Stuffed Chicken Breast

Pesto Stuffed Chicken Breast

By Mary McIntyreEntree No Comments

This Pesto Stuffed Chicken Breast is so easy to put together if you have a pesto sauce on hand. And who doesn’t like a good pesto, right? Chicken breasts tend to be lean and can dry out quickly if not prepared just right. Pesto sauce, though, is loaded with good fats and will help keep … Read More

Traditional Pesto Sauce & Variations

Traditional Pesto Sauce & Variations

By Mary McIntyreSauce No Comments

This Traditional Pesto Sauce & Variations can easily be adapted to create the perfect pesto with your own dietary preferences in mind (whether vegan, nut-free, dairy-free etc.)—all without sacrificing any flavour! It’s all about the base…but more on that later. “It’s a tradition” is a line from one of my favourite movies, Fiddler on the … Read More