Elle Republic

So which camp are you in? Love 'em or leave 'em? Well, I love mushrooms. Just like in this Puy lentils with mushrooms and kale dish. There are two sorts here. Dried porcini mushrooms that seem to elevate any mushroom dish and a standard favorite, brown button mushrooms (also known as cremini mushrooms). I think I first fell in love with mushrooms back in my 20's when I first...

Protein-rich buckwheat tahini pancakes = my new Sunday breakfast of choice. Love them. Most of us enjoy pancakes, and you may know by now that I LOVE pancakes. As do all Canadians! It’s our favorite way to use maple syrup! ;-) And listen to this -- they have no refined sugar. Cause they've got some mashed up banana for a little extra sweetness. Then there is the tahini... not...

Who knew 4 simple ingredients could make something taste so good? This velvet shortbread recipe is brilliant. It's a family favorite stemming from my aunt Heather's famous shortbread recipe. A velvety melt-in your mouth shortbread recipe she has been making since the 70's. No Christmas is without it. So what's her secret? Well that's all in the method. A healthier version of a traditional velvet shortbread recipe Heather makes her version...

Of course at this time of year, I feel like I should be spending my time baking cookies and holiday treats AND of naturally thinking of what to prepare for this year's big Christmas meal! But truth be known, I've felt more like making wholesome comfort foods and winter salads like this one. A deliciously simple barley salad with kaki (in season now!), pomegranate, pine nuts and of course...

Love them or hate them. That’s how it is. No matter how tasty I think this Brussels sprouts caesar salad is, if these mini cabbages aren’t your thing, then I’m probably not going to be able to convince you otherwise. So this is purely for my fellow Brussels sprout loving friends. Those of you that haven’t been traumatized by Christmas past and your mother telling you to finish your...

Cranberry Orange Apple Crisp. So much awesomeness in one place. It’s the perfect cozy, wholesome treat in a bowl. Full of warming flavors like cinnamon, bourbon vanilla and ginger, here’s a crisp made with wholesome ingredients (oats, walnuts, maple syrup, caramel-toned mascabado sugar, coconut oil, and a winning combination of cranberries, apples, and oranges). Love Love Love Love Love. Cranberry orange apple crisp for dessert or breakfast This cranberry orange apple...