Since having my ostomy surgery in January 2023, I am always on the hunt for quick and easy meals that I can digest. Chicken and rice cakes are two foods that are ileostomy friendly, so I find that I have them both quite often. Today for lunch, I made this simple chicken salad on rice…
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Pumpkin Risotto with Bacon (Gluten Free, Lactose Free)
Hello friends! Risotto is such a comforting dish, which I love enjoying all year round. Will the fall season and holidays around the corner, I wanted to create a risotto that could work as both a comforting fall meal and a holiday side dish. I used arborio rice for this recipe because it is naturally…
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Pumpkin Spice Loaf with Maple Glaze (Gluten Free, Dairy Free)
Hello friends…it’s pumpkin season! This gluten free, dairy free pumpkin spice loaf is so moist and flavourful, plus it gives me all the fall feels! It is so easy to make: mix the wet ingredients, mix the dry ingredients, add them together, pour into your pan, and bake….so simple! I used a combination of 1-1…
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Chocolate Covered Dates (Gluten Free, Grain Free, Dairy Free)
Hello friends! If you are like me, then you are always in the mood for something sweet, especially around 3pm in the afternoon 😉 I made these chocolate covered dates on a whim because I was craving something nutty, chocolatey, and sweet, and boom. These hit the spot so good, and they legit taste like…
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Mango – Coconut Popsicles (Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Grain Free)
We just got back from a beautiful family vacation, and my kids have been craving everything mango! The weather has been great in Toronto, so I figured to come up with a frozen treat that would satisfy my kids’ need for mango while keeping them cool. This recipe is dairy, gluten, and grain free. It’s…
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Chocolate Tahini Puffed Rice Treats (Gluten Free, Dairy Free)
The best kind of treats are the ones you haven’t made in forever! These delicious, puffed rice treats are a copy-cat, marshmallow-free version of one of my favourites: Rice Krispies Squares! My love of food started at a young age, and I love revamping my favourite recipes into ones that are healthier and easier for…
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Grilled Calamari
Hello Summer! The beautiful Toronto weather had us grilling all weekend! One of my favourite things to order when I eat out is grilled calamari, so when I saw whole calamari in the freezer section of my local grocery store, I was inspired to make this dish at home. This dish is super easy to…
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Chia Breakfast Cookies (Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Vegan)
Cookies for breakfast… now that I have your attention, let me put you on to these healthy chia breakfast cookies! These chia cookies are made with hearty ingredients like oats and chia seeds which make them perfect for breakfast because they will keep you full or even as a satisfying snack whenever you get a…
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Soy-Free Teriyaki Baked Rainbow Trout (Gluten Free, Dairy Free)
My son is a picky eater, and when he asked me to make fish, I was pleasantly surprised! This recipe is inspired by my dear friend Julie . She posted a miso-glazed salmon recipe on her page, and well when Julie makes something, my son is all for it (rightfully so, her recipes are thebomb.com).…
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Frozen Yogurt Bark
With the kids being home, I’m always on the hunt for new, healthy snacks, and I think I found a winner! My kids love yogurt and frozen yogurt, so I created this frozen sweet treat that is not loaded with sugar. I used Bufala yogurt because it is made with water buffalo milk, therefore, it…