Food

  • Strawberry Blueberry Crumble

    by Cathy Connally

    When strawberries and blueberries are at the height of ripeness, this is an easy summer treat that is easy to make and healthy too. Ready in under 45 minutes and when using some stevia or monk fruit, reduces sugar by 25%, has zero cholesterol and oats deliver fibre and protein and keep it gluten-free. No need to order out. Make this one yourself.

     

    Posted in blueberry, crumble, dessert, gluten-free, strawberry, vegan, vegetarian

  • Chickpea No Tuna Salad Sandwich

    by Cathy Connally

    Do you ever get those urges for the favourite foods such as tuna salad? All those flavours blending together to have a party in your mouth. This recipe uses chickpeas as the stand in for tuna and for that creamy must-have mayonnaise, silken tofu is the star.

    Posted in Chickpea No Tuna Salad Sandwich, high fibre, low fat\, low sodium, silken tofu, vegan

  • Carrot Cake

    by Cathy Connally
    I don’t know about you but I love carrot cake. There might be only one aspect to it I don’t like, which is the calories and fat. This version gives you all the flavour with none of the guilt.
    Posted in carrot cake, flavor with benefits, flavour with benefits, vegan

  • Pumpkin Cheesecake Pie

    by Cathy Connally
    A luxurious dessert that is all plant-based, dairy-free and gluten-free. A decadent surprise for all that are tempted to try it. Who doesn’t love a pumpkin pie and who doesn’t love cheesecake? Combining them together may make some people want to get a hotel room when they eat this one. And put the do not disturb sign up.
    Posted in buckwheat flour, chestnut flour, dairy-free, gluten-free, monkfruit, plant-based, pumpkin cheesecake pie, tofu, vegan, zero cholesterol

  • Tofu Scamble

    by Cathy Connally
    If you want a quick breakfast that looks and tastes like scrambled eggs, this is your ticket. Healthy and oil free. Add it on top of toast or just eat it in a traditional manner, it will not disappoint.
    Posted in eggs, scrambled eggs, tofu, vegan

  • Persimmon Pumpkin Tart

    by Cathy Connally

    The pumpkin is aged overnight with pumpkin pie spices heightening the flavour, coupled with persimmon pureed and seasoned with ginger. The gluten free crust provides a nice almond flavour for this tasty autumn treat.

    Posted in gluten-free, persimmon, Persimmon Pumpkin Tart, pumpkin, sugar-free, tart, vegan

  • Sour and Sweet Cherry Cheesecake Pie

    by Cathy Connally
    Who doesn’t love cheesecake and cherry pie? Why not put them together in this fun pie with seasonal cherries. This recipe delicious, sugar free, dairy free and gluten free. Using monk fruit in place of sugar, it is low in sugar and is a great alternative to pies using refined sugar.
    Posted in cheesecake, cherry, pie, sour and sweet cherry cheesecake pie, vegan

  • Seasonal Fruit Covered Cake

    by Cathy Connally
    If you love cake but would like to skip all the refined sugar and dairy, this is the cake for you. The cake itself is gluten-free and sweetened with maple syrup and molasses. The frosting is nut butter and dates.
    Posted in blueberries, dairy-free, gluten-free, raspberries, seasonal fruit covered cake, strawberries, vegan

  • Strawberry Rhubarb Clafoutis

    by Cathy Connally
    This new take on a traditional clafoutis combines flavours you might normally find in a pie. Decorated with a summery festive touch, it is sure to please. It is healthy with some sweet and tart notes and is dairy-free, gluten-free and vegan. It is a nice easy breakfast cake ready in a little over an hour.
    Posted in breakfast, Clafoutis, dairy-free, gluten-free, Rhubarb, Strawberry, Strawberry Rhubarb Clafoutis, vegan

  • Watermelon Kiwi Popsicles

    by Cathy Connally
    When it is hot and you just want something to cool you down, these popsicles will take you away. Better yet, there is no added sugar needed and they are vegan too. The coconut yoghurt helps keep them from separating. With just a few ingredients, you can make them in a flash. Set them against an edible backdrop and you have a beautiful summer snack that everyone will enjoy.
    Posted in dairy-free, kiwi, popsicles, vegan, watermelon, watermelon kiwi popsicles

  • Chocolate Pecan Banana Bread

    by Cathy Connally
    Enjoy this Chocolate Pecan Banana Bread that is plant-based, dairy-free, egg-free, oil-free and has no refined sugar. If you love banana bread, this one will surprise you because it's full of flavour while delivering health benefits that the traditional version cannot.
    Posted in banana, banana bread, bread, chocolate, Chocolate Pecan Banana Bread, dairy-free, Egg-free, Oil-Free, pecan, plant-based, vegan

  • Comforting Chili – Sweet with Some Heat

    by Cathy Connally
    This is rich chili and has heat, sweetness, some cocoa and chocolate. It is vegan and oil free. Flavours: Umami (beefy) aromas will have you swear it is beef, balanced by the spicy and smoky notes and rich tomato sauce. Benefits: Lower in calories than beef chili but filling with the red lentils and high fibre.
    Posted in chili, chocolate, cocao, comforting chili sweet with some heat, oil-free, spicy, sweet, vegan