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Beet and carrot salad is one of my favorites. It’s a raw salad made with shredded beets and carrots. I guess you could also call it a coleslaw. But instead of a creamy dressing it is made with an irresistible dressing made from red wine vinegar, Dijon, and olive oil. Perfect in all its simplicity. There’s also a little garlic, fresh parsley for extra depth of flavor. And a...

This quinoa salad with tomato, cucumber and spinach is a healthy salad – perfect for summer as it’s easy and quick to make. Plus it’s light, flavorful and filling! Made with simple ingredients, it also packs a flavour punch, thanks to an asian-style dressing made with fresh ginger, soy sauce, lemon and honey. Quinoa Salad with Tomato, Cucumber and Spinach -- easy and healthy! With fresh summer flavors, this quinoa salad...

A green bean potato salad is a summer classic! It’s a perfect bring-along side dish for picnics, potlucks and barbecues. This variation made with a grainy Dijon, cider vinegar dressing is mayo-free and packed with flavor. I have some many variations of green bean and potato salads, as it’s a summer classic that everyone loves, in one form or another. This version is a beautiful combination of boiled new potatoes,...

For those of you who aren’t already familiar with the superfood quinoa (pronounced KEEN-wah), get ready to have your mind blown. Originating from the South America Andes, quinoa has been referred to by the Incas as being the "mother of all grains" (though, technically quinoa isn't a grain at all, but the seed of the Goosefoot plant, which is related to beets, Swiss chard, and spinach). Dubbed a super-food, not...

This strawberry tart is the perfect go-to when you need delicious and impressive summer dessert. It’s easy to make, is refined sugar-free and gluten-free to boot. It has a granola-like crust, made from ground seeds, nuts and oats. Plus a little coconut oil and maple syrup, which all together taste terrific once baked! Then there is a layer of stewed berries, topped with a vanilla mascarpone cream and finally...

Split pea soup. Comforting, filling, and full of plant-based goodness. Yes, there’s nothing quite like a comforting bowl of soup. This vegetarian (actually vegan) split pea soup is is warmly spiced with ginger, turmeric, cumin, curry and a little chilli. And has some extra goodness and heartiness added with potatoes and carrots. It’s super easy to make and it’s one of those soups you can enjoy for a few...