Grains, rosemary and garlic… What a combo
Read moreFiddle Diddles (Chocolate Protein Snack Bar)
Fiddle Diddles (chocolate protein snack bar)
I decided to adapt my beloved Fiddle Diddles to make a healthy, homemade alternative to protein bars to ensure that I (and you) have a snack that is providing enough nutrition to keep the brain focused and to maintain energy throughout the day. I made them 'not too sweet' so they don't induce cravings or become addictive (and to keep the carbs lower for those needing to keep their weight down).
Read moreCocoa Protein Globes
Yummy and portable – it’s a snack with natural ingredients and a decent amount of protein to help satiate and stabilize blood sugar.
Read moreRecipe: Cocoa Nib Cookies
A friend asked me if I had any suggestions for what to do with cacao nibs that she has in her cupboard and I immediately thought of this recipe. These are delicious but the benefits go beyond taste. Cacao nibs (partially ground cacao beans) and the cocoa powder have an abundant source of antioxidants, magnesium, and iron.
Read moreRecipe: Quinoa Sesame Salad
I love the combination of grains or vegetables with sesame oil. As with any oil, look for one that is unrefined in dark bottles to preserve the quality of the fatty acids.
Read moreQuinoa Chocolate Cake
I took my partner, Barry, to Niagara last weekend and we stayed at a lovely B&B called The Orchard Croft http://www.orchardcroft.ca/. When I told the owner, Ildiko, that it was Barry’s birthday and that I was going gluten and dairy free these days, she baked this cake!
Read moreRecipe: Paleo Cauliflower Bread (or Pizza Crust)
This turns out beautifully. Yummy, filling, and a great base for melted cheese, or eggs and spinach. I can imagine how wonderful it would be as the base of an eggs benedict.
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