• Healthy Recipes

    Paleo Blueberry Snacking Bread

    July 17, 2018

    Hey Friends! I tested this paleo snacking bread a couple of weeks ago and I’m so happy to finally share it with you. This bread is so tasty that it barely lasted a few days in our kitchen…even the kids loved it! What I love about this bread is that it is gluten free, grain…

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    “Secret” Bolognese Sauce

    July 12, 2018

    Attention moms of picky eaters! This Bolognese sauce looks like the traditional version, however, it is packed with veggies! And the best part, your kids won’t know the difference! My kids are pretty good eaters but I have to say my son is not so into veggies. I do my best to “hide” veggies where…

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    Creamy “Alfredo” Mushroom Pasta

    June 11, 2018

    Hey Friends! If it’s one thing I love more than anything it’s comfort food. Pasta with a creamy, cheesy sauce is the ultimate comfort food for me, but I can’t always indulge in heavy dairy-laden sauces. So, I wanted to create a gluten free, dairy free creamy pasta dish that was worthy of satisfying my…

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    Brussel Sprouts with Parmesan

    June 2, 2018

    I don’t know about you, but I never liked brussel sprouts as a child. As an adult, I looooooooove them! Brussel sprouts are a great addition to any meal. This veggie is an excellent source of Vitamin C, Vitamin K, is rich in antioxidants, and contains a number of nutrients including folate and vitamin B6.…

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    Roasted Butternut Squash with Cinnamon

    June 2, 2018

    Butternut squash is a staple in my refrigerator every week. I love this vegetable because it is super simple to prepare, and it is both sweet and satisfying.  Butternut squash contains potassium which is important for bone health as well as vitamin B6 which aids in the function of the immune and nervous systems. Anyone…

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    Dining Out with IBD

    June 1, 2018

    Hello Friends! Who doesn’t love going out for dinner? A chance to relax, socialize, and enjoy a delicious meal without having any dirty dishes to clean…sounds great, right? Not really. For people with IBD, the idea of dining out can be quite stressful. When you don’t prepare your own food, you don’t know specific details…

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  • Healthy Recipes

    Roasted “Cheesy” Asparagus

    May 24, 2018

    Hey Friends! I’m always looking for ways to jazz up my veggies. While I do use a variety of spices, I always love a cheesy flavour, especially with green veggies. Cheese isn’t always the best option for me because it contains dairy and having ulcerative colitis, dairy and I aren’t always besties LOL. One awesome…

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    Homemade Cashew Milk

    May 23, 2018

    Hello Friends! I love having the convenience of buying nut milk at the grocery store, but I also love making my own nut milk at home.  It’s a great way to have my kids help me out in the kitchen and it also encourages them to develop their palates and enjoy dairy free milk. One…

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    Sweet Potato Protein Waffles

    May 21, 2018

    Good morning and Happy Victoria Day! I love holiday Mondays because I get to take a little extra time with breakfast. It’s so important to really sit down and have a meaningful meal with the family to talk about just about anything. Yesterday I experimented with making these Sweet Potato Protein Waffles. I love the…

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    Smoked Sausage Skillet Hash with Sweet Potato Wedges & Avocado Dipping Sauce

    May 15, 2018

    Hello Friends! Do you ever have those nights where you don’t know what to make for dinner? Me too! Last night I got home, and since I didn’t have anything prepared I decided to make a skillet hash with @greenfieldnaturalmeat smoked sausages.  These sausages are great to keep in your fridge for nights where you…

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