Bust-it-Out Black Bean Dip
When I lived in Mexico City for a year, I ate black beans every single day – I would often sauté them with a little red onion and jalapeño and serve them with fresh tortillas (that I would buy for about a peso a pound – 20 cents!!!) and chipotle salsa. Black beans are a […]
Thick Blueberry Shake
Fat is a secret weapon in weight loss – it fills you up, and sustains you longer. Blueberries are superfoods filled with anti-oxidants, and blueberries paired with almond milk and avocados will sustain you long into the morning. You have the option of adding the spinach in – my kids really love it without, but […]
Healthy Morning Glory Muffin
I am a comfort baker. I said it. I love baking to ease stress and there nothing nicer than chocolate chip cookie dough. But I have gotten creative and healthy over the years, having two growing kids in the house, to get extra fruits and veggies into their diet, and go a little lighter on […]
Deeply Delicious Sweet Potato Brownie
This recipe magically came together – a moment in time when a cooking ‘whoops turns’ into triumph. I baked sweet potatoes in the oven because they are one of my favourite foods and are nutritional powerhouses. The benefits of sweet potatoes are astounding: full of Vitamin C, which boosts our immune system, as well as Vitamin […]
Cherry Vanilla Smoothie
Cherry and vanilla go together like Lennon and McCartney, Drum and Bass, Beyonce and Jay-Z. The flavours complement each other, and when you look at the powerhouse protein kick this smoothie will provide, it will quickly become your go-to post workout pick-me-up. I admittedly don’t do a lot of dairy, but I make an exception […]
Fresh Jamaica Green Juice
I had this green juice every single day in Jamaica and finally asked my friend Ivan for the secret ingredients: Callaloo. This is a staple of Jamaica and is full of fibre, which can help regulate blood sugar. It is also a great source of Vitamin C. Fresh ginger is a must and has huge […]