• Chipotle Avocado Dressing & Dip

    This little jar may not look like much, but it's full of my super spicy, delcios dip! 2 Avocados 1 to 4 Chipotle Peppers (depending on how HOT you like it?!) Lime Juice (from 1 medium lime) 1/8 Cup Olive Oil (use the extra virgin, good stuff!) Pinch of Sea Salt Pepper to Taste   Blend...
  • Curried Coconut Pumpkin Soup

    Curried Coconut Pumpkin Soup It's been -30˚C in Toronto for the last couple of days and my apartment is FREEZING! This soup has been keeping me nice and toasty. I got the inspiration from my wonderful friend Grace van Berkum. She made a similar one for the raw dinner we threw together back in...
  • How Green Juice Changed My Life

    In the summer of 2012 I made a decision to follow my true passion and try to pursue a career in the food industry. I had just spent an amazing week in St. Lucia watching the ever so inspiring Grace van Berkum motivate and teach people the power of raw foods and yoga. I retuned home with a newly...
  • Raw Vegan Lasagna

    raw vegan lasagna This one is a bit of a labour of love, but it's totally worth the effort... IT'S SO DELICIOUS! Also, there are a lot of variations for how to use these ingredients in different ways. I'll post these variations in another blog post.  All three sauces can be...
  • Lemon Mustard Marinated Kale

    This one was inspired by an amazing salad I had at The Drake the other night. Before this I wasn't the biggest fan of raw kale...But after trying this delicious, tart & mustardy salad I am a full convert. I let mine marinate for at least an hour and up to overnight. It wilts the kale...
  • Baby Kale, Avocado, Pomegranate & Walnut Salad

    This is a super easy salad that's sure to impress your guests ;) Baby Kale, Avocado, Pomegranate & Walnut Salad w/ A Lemon Mustard Dressing Serves 2 For Salad: 1 box Organic Baby Kale (I like these two brands) 1/2 Large Avocado (or 1 whole small one), diced 1/2...
  • Chipotle Avocado Dressing & Dip

    This little jar may not look like much, but it's full of my super spicy, delcios dip! 2 Avocados 1 to 4 Chipotle Peppers (depending on how HOT you like it?!) Lime Juice (from 1 medium lime) 1/8 Cup Olive Oil (use the extra virgin, good stuff!) Pinch of Sea Salt Pepper to Taste   Blend...
  • Curried Coconut Pumpkin Soup

    Curried Coconut Pumpkin Soup It's been -30˚C in Toronto for the last couple of days and my apartment is FREEZING! This soup has been keeping me nice and toasty. I got the inspiration from my wonderful friend Grace van Berkum. She made a similar one for the raw dinner we threw together back in...
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Thursday, April 12, 2012

Steamed Mussels in a Goat Cheese, Jalapeño, Tomato Sauce 2 to 3lbs of Mussels 2 Large Shallots (or 3 small ones) 1 to 3 Fresh Jalapeños (depending on your heat preference) 2 Garlic Cloves 1/4 Cup White Wine 1/4 Cup Stock (fish would be best, but you could use vegetable or chicken too) 1/4 Cup Tomato Sauce (use a high quality jarred sauce or your own recipe if you're up for it!) 3...

Wednesday, April 4, 2012

Grilled Shrimp & Quinoa Salad, Mango Cashew Salad, Cilantro Lime Dressing Cilantro Lime Dressing: 3 Limes 1/2 Bunch of Cilantro Leaves 1 Tbsp Tarragon Dijon Mustard (or regular Dijon) 1/2 Cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil (good quality) Pinch of Sea Salt Pinch of Pepper Chop the cilantro, removing as much of the stems as possible. Add the juice from the...
This little jar may not look like much, but it's full of my super spicy, delcios dip! 2 Avocados 1 to 4 Chipotle Peppers (depending on how HOT you like it?!) Lime Juice (from 1 medium lime) 1/8 Cup Olive Oil (use the extra virgin, good stuff!) Pinch of Sea Salt Pepper to Taste   Blend all ingredients in a blender until combined. I used 4 chipotle peppers in mine because I love...