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If you are looking for a butternut squash pasta that’s dairy-free and still packed with flavor — then you are in the right place! This creamy (yet cream-less) sauce is made from puréed squash which is luxuriously rich, creamy and flavorful. Simple and straight forward this butternut squash sauce has a special little twist. Instead of going for the classic sage and pumpkin route, this sauce is flavored with...

Preparing a whole grilled sea bream may sound intimidating but with a little know-how it’s actually very easy. Whole fish like sea bream is a fantastic choice for the simplest of grilling preparations – all you need is olive oil, salt, and pepper. The taste is so simple and pure that you can serve it just as it is. But why slap a whole fish on the grill? Because it...

This vibrant red cabbage slaw with pears and cranberries is packed with all kinds of flavor. Thinly sliced cabbage is tossed together with beetroot, parsnip (yes!), pear, red onion, parsley, dried cranberries and toasted sunflower seeds with a light Dijon dressing. It’s a quick and easy side dish to prepare and is a great way to add a burst of color and fresh flavor to your meals. Can parsnips be...

This butternut squash stew with chickpeas recipe is simple to make and packed with warm and smoky flavors. It has a slight tex-mex chili influence thanks to the smoked paprika. Fresh ginger and red chili give it a little extra kick, with lime juice balancing it out and adding a little sunshiny brightness. Served over short-grain brown rice, this vegetarian and vegan stew is makes for a light and...

This fall salad is the new salad of my dreams. First of all it’s made with my favourite type of kale — Tuscan lacinato kale which is tossed in a rich and creamy sunflower butter dressing. A dressing that resembles a caesar salad dressing in many ways. Then comes a mix of lightly spicy parmesan roasted potatoes and parsnips, as well as a little more crunch and flavor from...

Seasoned strips of grilled steak elevate a simple salad to entree salad status. Romaine leaves are tossed in a Dijon-balsamic dressing, along with grapes, cherry tomatoes and avocado. Then comes a layer of sliced steak, topped with a shallot-balsamic glaze and lastly, crumbled blue cheese. A fully loaded salad. And a delicious one — that’s easy enough to make any night of the week. With simple seasonings and a...