Snack Balls

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Nutritious and tasty snacks in the fun shape of balls. Fruity Balls2 cups dried mixed fruit1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs1 tsp lemon juice Grind up the fruit (a blender, coffee grinder, food processor, or magic bullet all work).  Roll the ground-up […]

Channa Masala

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Chickpea curry with sweet potatoes and butternut squash, garnished with fresh chopped cilantro. It’s delish! 1 Tbsp of vegetable oil2 cloves of garlic minced1 thumbsized ginger minced1 diced onion3 Tbsp of good curry powder mix1/2 can of coconut milk1/4 cup […]

Squaghetti and Meat Sauce

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Here is a nice change from the usual spaghetti dish, using spaghetti squash to replace the pasta. It has a similar texture to spaghetti with the sweet and nutty flavour of a squash.   1 lb ground beef1 chopped green pepper1 jar […]

Tofu Triangles (Cole ate them!!!)

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Here is the meal that finally broke Cole’s dinner-strike.  They taste a lot like chicken nuggets but are much healthier. 1 cup breadcrumbs1 tbsp flaxseed meal1 tbsp parmesan1/2 tsp paprika1 cup spinach puree1 egg, lightly beaten1 14oz package of extra-firm tofu1/4 cup teriyaki saucenonstick cooking […]

Cheesy Quinoa Bake

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If you haven’t tried cooking with quinoa yet you should definitely give it a try. Quinoa (pronounced keenwa) is an ancient grain that’s high in protein and nutrients and can be used as a substitute for rice in most dishes. […]

Savoury Stuffed Pancakes

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This Tuesday was Shrove Tuesday, and it’s traditional to serve pancakes for dinner on that day, so I thought these savoury pancakes would be just the thing to make. They’re a perfect combination of breakfast and dinner food. 1 1/2 cups […]

Peanut-butter and Jelly Roll-ups

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A fun twist to your classic peanut-butter and jelly sandwich. It’s real hit with kids. Take a slice of whole wheat bread, cut off the crusts, roll it flat with a rolling pin. Spread on peanut-butter (or any nut-butter, we like […]

Pad Thai

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Thailand’s popular noodle dish, made with shrimp and tofu. Recipe from Eat, Shrink & Be Merry! Great-tasting Food That Won’t Go From Your Lips to Your Hips! 3 tbsp each lime juice and fish sauce 2 tbsp each ketchup and […]