Chronological Recipe Index
The recipes below are in chronological order. Use our Alphabetical Recipe Index on the right to find your recipe by name.
Wild Rice Pilaf
Wild rice-is an aquatic grass native to N. America. It is higher in protein and zinc than brown rice and contains high amounts of lysine, potassium and phosphorus. Ingredients 1 Cup wild rice 1 Cup brown rice, japonica or red quinoa 1 leek (thinly sliced) 1/2 Cup...
Kale Pesto
This makes a great dip/spread for crackers, crudites, addition to quinoa/rice/pasta/wraps or soups. I like this for the fall/winter months when fresh basil is not so plentiful. but zesty flavour is still in season! In spring I use stinging nettles, summer all basil...
Stinging Nettle Pesto | This is a super nutritious SPRING pesto!
This is a super nutritious SPRING pesto This is the season for collecting nettles! Nettles are incredibly high in minerals-- iron, calcium and a plethora of vitamins amongst too many other phytonutrients to name. Trust me- working around the stingy hairs is worth it....
Berry Chia Pudding
Ingredients 4 Tablespoon white chia seeds 1 Cup almond milk 2 Tablespoon maple syrup (or honey, to taste) 1/4 Cup chopped strawberries 1/4 Teaspoon vanilla 1/4 Teaspoon cardamom (from 2 green pods crushed, or powdered cardamom) Instructions Let sit for 30-45 mins,...
Nori Salad Rolls
A zesty, fresh crunchy : quick lunch (instead of bread sandwich!) or appetizer- fun to make with friends Ingredients 1 Cup cabbage, shredded (green, red, bok choy...) 2 carrots, shredded 8 nori sheets 2 Cup rice vermicelli noodles cooked 1 cucumber, cut into sticks 2...
Coconut Miso Sauce
A dairy free, vegan sauce that is great for steamed vegetables/quinoa/rice, or nori salad rolls Ingredients 1 Cup coconut milk 1/2 Cup almond butter or tahini 1 Tablespoon miso (or chickpea miso** if avoiding soy) 1 Tablespoon ginger 1 Teaspoon garlic 1/4 Teaspoon...
Quinoa Pilaf
A super QUICK and tasty QUINOA side dish Ingredients 1 Cup quinoa (mixed: yellow, black, red) 1 3/4 Cup vegetable broth (if homemade, add 1/4 tsp salt) 1/2 red onion (minced) 1 carrot (shredded) 1 celery stick (diced) 1/4 Teaspoon coriander seeds (ground) 1/4 Teaspoon...
Quinoa Souffl
?Ingredients: 1 Cup quinoa 1/2 Teaspoon sea salt 1/2 Teaspoon dry mustard powder 2 Tablespoon flour (I use brown rice, but you can use any ) 2 Tablespoon butter or coconut oil 6 eggs 3/4 Cup asiago* (or other sharp flavourful cheese) Notes: * If you don't eat dairy,...
Quick Quinoa Tabouli
A refreshing and satisfying summer salad. This is a great way to make ?a high protein, ?high fiber meal out of a traditional cracked wheat (bulgar) version of this Middle Eastern dish. Ingredients: 1 Cup quinoa 2 Cup water 1/3 Cup olive oil 1/2 Cup fresh lemon juice 1...
Mexican Chocolate Chia (Salvia hispanica) Pudding
Use these nutrient dense ancient seeds to make a super simple dessert *Chia seeds (Salvia hispanica) are the ultimate power food tiny wholefood of the legendary marathon running Tarahumara Indians of copper canyon in Mexico. super high in omega 3 fatty acids (great...
Grilled Caesar Salad
This is a great twist for a savoury appetizer perfect for barbeque season Ingredients 2 whole romaine hearts (cut in half (keeping ends on!) and washed) 4 Tablespoon olive oil 1/2 Cup caesar salad dressing Notes Try the Citrusy salad dressing-- it's vegan (no eggs,...
Arame Kale Avocado Salad with Sesame Vinaigrette
Ingredients 1 Bunch kale (I like dinosaur, but any variety works) 1/2 Cup arame (dried seaweed - loose ) 1 avocado 2/3 Cup olive oil 1/4 Cup rice vinegar 1 Tablespoon tamari 1 Tablespoon grainy mustard 2 Clove garlic 1/4 Cup cilantro (optional) 1/4 Cup chives or green...
Hot and Sour Soup
This is a great "warming the insides", immune-boosting soup. Hot spices, chilies (cayenne works too) are excellent for the respiratory system. They help relieve the congestion associated with colds and flus. They also encourage the brain to release endorphins. The...
Asian Vegetable Stock
This stock features many nutritious herbs and ingredients that are anti-inflammatory, immune supportive and carminitive (aid digestion). This is the perfect base for a deliciously warming vegetarian Hot and Sour Soup Ingredients 12 Cup water 1 garlic bulb (skins...
Potato Broth
This is the simplest, easiest broth around! Great for Carrot Ginger Soup Ingredients 6 potatoes (chopped) 12 Cup water (boiling) 2 bay leaves Notes ?Excellent base /broth for Carrot Ginger Soup! Instructions Boil potatoes until tender The broth will reduce as it cooks...
Carrot Ginger Soup
Snowshoe Hare Carrot Soup from Mt. Assiniboine Lodge Ingredients 2 Tablespoon coconut oil 2 Cup onions (finely chopped) 12 carrots ( 2lbs peeled and chopped) 6 Cup broth (potato broth ) 1/2 Cup concentrated frozen orange juice (or 3 fresh oranges, squeezed) 4...
Amaranth Breakfast Porridge
Ingredients 1 Cup Amaranth 3 Cups Water 1 Pinch Cinnamon or Cardamom 1/4 Cup Almond Milk Instructions Cook for 15-20 minutes until the amaranth is chewy, but not gummy. Add spices and milk to taste and texture you like. You now have lots of options to spice things up...
Tamarind Sauce
This is a tart and tangy, sweet and savoury sauce - see below for ideas! Ingredients 1/2 Cup vegetable stock (or water) 1/2 Teaspoon tamarind (concentrate) 1 Teaspoon miso 1/4 Cup coconut (toasted) 1 Tablespoon ginger (peeled, chopped) 1 Tablespoon green onion...
Miang Kham – Lettuce Wraps
Miang Kum, the spicy Thai little bites that consist of butter lettuce leaves (or betel leaves, in Thailand) wrapped around bite sized morsels of powerful flavour savoury sweet , salty , sour and FRESH all in one punchy bite! Ingredients 1/2 Cup smoked tofu (or dried...
Miso Sauce for Roasted Eggplant
Nasu no Dengaku Ingredients 1/4 Cup miso 1/4 Cup tahini (sesame seed paste!) 1/4 Cup konbu dashi (*konbu broth-see link below) 2 Tablespoon mirin 2 Teaspoon (Metric) tamari (or soy sauce, braggs aminos) 2 Teaspoon rice wine vinegar 1 Teaspoon maple syrup Instructions...