Vegan

By Sari Huhtala

I was never really a fan of French toast in the past, but when a friend introduced me to this vegan version, I couldn’t resist the temptation to give it a try. Oh yum! Plus, since it’s … [More...]

By Sari Huhtala

One of our ancestor’s first food sources, lentils are among the most nutritious legumes one can consume, and, since they are easy to digest and rich in fiber, they feed healthy gut bacteria. Scrap the beef and … [More...]

By Sari Huhtala

This vegan alfredo can be whipped up in just a few minutes, making it a perfect dinner for the time-strapped individual. Nutritional yeast gives it a tasty cheesy flavour, while cauliflower acts as the base for the … [More...]

By Sari Huhtala

In the mood for pizza, but steering clear of gluten? Try this palate-pleasing crust idea the next time pizza pie cravings take hold.

Sweet potato pizza crust

• 1 large steamed sweet potato, chopped and steamed
• 3 tbsp

By Sari Huhtala

Do you remember that cheesy ground beef and macaroni casserole your mom would make for dinner? Or you would make for dinner? Well, just one serving of that meal gave you 75 per cent of your daily … [More...]

By Sari Huhtala

This easy-to-digest meatless Monday lentil loaf is a nice twist to an everyday ground beef meatloaf, which is devoid of fibre and is at the root cause of stinky poop. Lentils are full of plant-based protein, fibre … [More...]

By Sari Huhtala

Years ago I’d make a batch of date squares for the holidays. I even have the old recipe scribbled in my tattered recipe book from 40 years ago, and was aghast at how unhealthy this recipe appears … [More...]

By Sari Huhtala

This bread is a great way to use up leftover mashed potatoes, and it pairs wonderfully with a warming bowl of soup! It’s the perfect comfort food for a chilly fall day.

• 1 ½ cups mashed potato

By Sari Huhtala

For the time-challenged individual, this grab and go breakfast, which can be eaten straight from the jar, takes away the stress of having to make a morning meal. Simply prepare the breakfast bowl the night before, adding … [More...]