HAPPY MONDAY!!
I'm very excited! Today's the first day of my special kids week where I'll be sharing one healthy, whole food and kid-friendly recipe each day! Be sure to follow me all through the week, since I'm going to share my kids favourites recipes! You sure don't want to miss my best vegan mac & cheese ;)
This smoothie is a classic strawberry and banana smoothie with a healthy twist.
Read MoreThis week I'm sharing these flavourful and vibrant beet "patties". In my opinion, what makes them beyond delicious and different is the addition of fresh dill that pairs perfectly with the earthy flavour of the beets. I have to say that dill is by far my favorite herb; unfortunately I don’t use it nearly enough in my recipes! Well, in this recipe, dill and beets sure are the real stars!
Read MoreThe very first time I served a crepes cake, it was a total hit! People never get tired of it! I even heard : "How come I never thought about this! It's genius"!
It is pretty genius indeed! The person who invented this dish resolved a very crucial problem : if you're the one in charge of making the crepes on a brunch, you'll probably have to spend the entire morning in the kitchen instead of talking and enjoying the company of your guests. That's exactly what I like the most about this idea. You simply have to prepare your crepes in advance and assemble the cake with your favorite garnishes and... Voilà! The perfect recipe for a brunch (or dessert)! It's also a very good morning potluck recipe that you can bring over.
Read MoreHave you tried strawberry chia jam? It's delicious, super easy to make and not to mention it's an healthy alternative to the store-bought, refined sugar filled jams you can find in all groceries.
Read MoreThis carrot cake is a healthier version of our family "classic" carrot cake and it was on our Easter brunch table last weekend.
My grandma used to do her famous carrot cake on every Christmas Eve. Her version had everything of an "old-school" cake, super sweet, moist and decorated with a bright green frosting. My mom now has its own gluten-free version (with an all-purpose gluten-free flour) with a cream cheese lime frosting. She bakes this incredible cake every single time we visit her (or for our birthdays!).
I must tell you that the original recipe has its own little story... that now became a legend among our family.
Read MoreThese gooey double chocolate oatmeal cookies have everything of a traditional oatmeal cookie, but they could totally be called the "free cookies". They are gluten-free, vegan (which means dairy-free and egg-free), nut-free (if you choose the sun butter or tahini butter), almost refined sugar free (except for the sugar in the chips...) but they are certainly not tasteless! If you do the version with the dates instead of the coconut sugar (see the note in the recipe below), you could even eat them for breakfast!
Read MoreRecently, we have been making a lot of different porridges or smoothie bowls in the morning. I like to experiment with different flavors, toppings and presentations. My kids both really love porridges, particularly cold and raw ones. Every time I put a tiny bowl of porridge and a spoon in front of Mila, we don't hear a single noise from her until she's done.
With the first organic strawberries of the year now available at the Farmer's market, I was looking for a new breakfast idea more appropriate for the summer weather.
Read MoreThis seasonal appetizer is refreshing, classy and beautiful! Sometimes, the best recipes are the simplest ones and require only a few ingredients. If you're planning a cocktail or a party, you should definitely try these chic "croutons"! This stunning grape, goat cheese & thyme crostini have a perfect balance between crunchy, savory and sweet.
Read MoreTurmeric is gaining in popularity this year. I was already using it a lot (I have a 1 kg bag of organic turmeric in my pantry!), but I only recently started using turmeric in other recipes that only Indian curries. For example, my favorite hot drink when I feel sick is a Roiboos tea with fresh ginger, raw honey, cayenne, lemon and ..... turmeric ! Maybe you caught my recent post, Zen turmeric pancakes w/blood orange syrup ? These are so delicious they've become one of our top morning treats ! You probably also heard about the golden milk, which is a sweet turmeric plant-based milk with a touch of black pepper.
Read MoreThis week I wanted to bring the Californian sun to all my reader's, especially those who live in a cold place. I love the beauty of winter sceneries but, since I grew up in Canada where winter still reigns and seems to have no end, I totally get it when my friends and family tell me they are so tired of it! My answer to the winter blues is this adorable salad. Look at these baby peas! They couldn't be cuter! This recipe is basically sunshine in a bowl. And you know what? I promise you can make this flavorful and fresh salad at home with simple and available ingredients, even when spring has not yet arrived!
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