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Not just another lentil salad….this Beluga lentil salad has both Mediterranean and Middle Eastern influences. And it’s delish. Za’atar, sumac and cumin provide the flavor backbone for this quick and easy lentil salad, which gets a some crunch from toasted almonds, green-based goodness from spinach and creaminess from crumbled feta. Plus there’s olives, green onions and sweet cherry tomatoes for an extra flavor boost. The result: a very delicious and...

Blueberry hand pies are made with buttery puff pastry that bakes to golden brown perfection. The filling is bursting with fresh blueberries that have a hint of lemon. These little hand pies are a delicious summer treat! Whether savoury or lightly sweet, I love hand pies. And making them with puff pastry rather than a homemade pastry is what makes them super easy and quick to prepare. This recipe really...

This delicious Asian-style zucchini noodle stir fry-this makes for an easy and healthy dish. Zucchini “noodles” (aka zoodles), green onions and Chinese cabbage are seared then tossed with a wildly flavourful peanut sauce. The result: tastes better than takeout! Plus it’s a great alternative to standard noodles if you are looking to curb your carb intake. And as an extra bonus, this recipe is vegetarian and vegan too! How to...

Not only is this a veggie burger—it's a sweet potato burger! A sweet potato veggie burger. One that is packed with lots of healthy ingredients. The base is made with baked sweet potato, red lentils, quinoa and panko bread crumbs. And the flavor is amped up with a fresh mint, lemon juice, chili flakes, onion and garlic, plus a little feta. The result is a veggie burger that is...

Pico de gallo is best fresh salsa you can imagine. It comes together in under 10 minutes, and it's the perfect fresh topping for your favorite Mexican dishes! This too is a recipe that brings me back to my west coast Canadian roots. My love affair with pico de gallo began in high school when I took job in an authentic Mexican restaurant. One that made everything from scratch —...

These lentil tacos make a delicious plant-based dinner filled with plenty of flavor! So if you’re looking for a homemade “meat” alternative for Mexican night, look no further! This taco filling recipe is vegetarian and vegan friendly! And they are so tasty they may even impress meat lovers! A family friendly taco filling recipe This recipe for vegan lentil tacos was a labor of love, which entailed lots of trying and...