Green Flat Bean Stew

Green beans huh? You say big deal. I say they really are a big deal.  Especially when they’re from your own garden.  This stew is something we all love.  Very traditional.  A superior comfort food.  Not only because it reminds me of home but it also happens to be a comfort food that’s actually good…

Lactose-free homemade no churn ice cream

Love ice cream? Have a lactose-intolerance? Hate having to remember to have the lactose enzyme pills handy? Have you ever thought “If only I could pull some homemade lactose-free ice cream out of the freezer …”. Well, you can. Here’s how. There are only two things in this recipe that take awhile. Making the homemade…

Gluten-free, Lactose-free Cheesy Perogies

So you find out you must or you should eat gluten-free.  You despair. Then you find out you must or you should eat lactose-free.  You despair. Then you find out you can still have cheesy perogies as tasty as any you had in your pre-gluten-free and pre-lactose-free days. You rejoice! So let’s make them. Sure,…

DRIED FRUIT POWER BARS (GLUTEN, DAIRY, EGG FREE)

Easy to put together power bars with loads of dried fruit and protein powder.

Almond Protein Balls (which are gluten-free, dairy-free but nut-full and can be KETO-ish)

Easy to make almond protein balls which can suit any food program you’re following.

Homemade Taralli or Italian Pretzel Snacks

You can make them crunchy.  You can make them chewy.  You can make them bread-y.  But whatever you do, make them!  And once you start eating them, you will be hard pressed to stop.  They’re satisfying and addictive.  And though I may face the ire of the chip-loving crowd, taralli are a million times better…

Almond Coconut Protein Bar (no cook, no bake, gluten free, no refined sugar)

If you like idea of a blondie, this is the protein bar for you. It tastes like almond and coconut. So let’s stop talking and let’s start making. Here is your RTI: Remember: You can easily substitute ingredients.  If you don’t have milled flaxseed, use whole or use more almond flour or skip it!  If you…

Easy Date, Nut, Coffee Protein Bars (no cook, no bake, no added sugar, no added fat, gluten-free)

I am not obsessed with protein snacks, but my brother is. He says to me one day, “Can you duplicate the “Grouse Mountain Protein Bar?” (If you’re wondering, Grouse Mountain is a popular running and climbing hill in Vancouver, BC). Me:  “What’s in it?” My brother:  “I don’t know.” Me:  “What colour was it?” My…

Best. Butter Tarts. Ever

A moist but crumbly crust with perfectly sweet butter tart filling. These really are the best butter tarts you’ll make.

Nutty Date Squares (which are packed with protein, and free of gluten and refined sugar)

You make think date squares are “nonna” food, but I think they are PURE comfort.  Though I love a good oatmeal crust, I thought “I bet I can make these a carb-free protein bomb.” Just get some nuts, send ’em through the food processor and make ’em stick. Voila! And so it was.  And they…

Fast Easy Homemade Apple Sauce

I despise even the slightest bit of mushiness in an apple.  So I line then up for apple sauce.  This recipe is ridiculously simple and only takes about 30 minutes.  I made it while doing my laundry.  Doesn’t everyone multi-task like that?  The most onerous part of this is chopping up the apples. Pretty much…

Addictive Protein Mocha Granola

This granola is everything you want to taste and nothing you need to feel guilty about.  Enough said.  Now, go make it! I modified Pam’s Best Granola Ever to reduce some of the fat and sugar and gave some to my brother to try.  He was hooked.  Being as health conscious as he is, he…