Lemon Vinegrette This is a deviation on my favourite balsalmic vinegrette. I love the lemon for summer to lighten up the load and add some extra lemon zest to life. It also doubles as an outstanding white fish marinade. Yum. 1/4 cups Champagne vinegar2 tbsp Maple syrup1 tbsp...

Creamy Parsley Dressing Parsley is the easiest green to grow. You don’t need to do much. Mine has been neglected for over a year. It never dies. The plant went dormant in winter and early spring up came beautiful bushels of green leafs. Not just garnish,...

Teriyaki Quinoa Here’s a protein infused sweet and salty side —great as a landing for a white fish or salmon—or a main dish on it’s own the entire family loves. If your kids love teriyaki, this one is a preservative and chemical free rendition. 1 cups Dry quinoa2 cups Water4 large cloves...

Red Rooibos Latte Sometimes I just need something sweet and comforting in the morning. And yes, I admit it, sometimes I will have coffee. But since I have self sabotaged any hankering for coffee as I make hands down the worst coffee in house, I enjoy...

Turmeric Tonic Tea This is an amazing morning coffee alternative. It is strong and pungent, yet warm and soul satisfying. Sounds pretty much like coffee to me, yet the health benefits are remarkable. Don’t let the crazy yellow colour scare you. Think of how vibrant it is...

Chinese Chicken And Broccoli I’m not big on eating Chinese food out because it usually is loaded with salt, oil and other not so good-for-you things. But here is a Nourished rendition of the classic ‘Chicken and Broccoli.” Love the sesame seeds adding some calcium to...

Sweet Potato Green Supreme This could possibly be my favourite all time vegetarian entree—sweet flavours meet savoury greens and meaty black beans. And aside from the sweet potatoes cooking in the oven, it is also the fastest. Loaded in fiber, beta carotene, Vitamin C, protein, calcium and...

The Love Smoothie Love. I love this smoothie. This light pink drink has everything you need. It has the taste and all the nutrients to keep you going all day—protein, calcium, omega 3s, magnesium, potassium, antioxidants, fiber, Need I say more, Oh yes…Mood enhancers. Love that...