Glass Noodle Salad with Cucumber and Sesame

Asian salads, with their tangy, light dressings and refreshing vegetables are nearly impossible for me to resist. I could eat one every day. Here on Swirls and Spice I’ve shared several of my favourite salads, including Sesame Orange Napa Cabbage Salad and last week’s Sesame Black Bean Salad. This latest recipe is ultra light, thanks to the potato starch noodles which are filling but low in calories and carbohydrates. … Continue reading Glass Noodle Salad with Cucumber and Sesame

aiming4simpleJanuary 2015January 20159 Comments

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Inside Out Potstickers {Gluten Free}

Taste the flavours of Asia in a delightful new way with deconstructed potstickers made from rice flour, cabbage and ground pork or chicken. Easier than fussing with wrappers and oh so good! You know what’s amazing? That someone can throw an enjoyable, welcoming party every week–for a whole year! If you haven’t popped over to Angie’s Fiesta Friday before, you really should. It’s the most … Continue reading Inside Out Potstickers {Gluten Free}

aiming4simpleJanuary 2015January 201528 Comments

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Sesame Black Bean Salad

Sesame and ginger-infused dressing breathes new life into this black bean salad, taking it in a deliciously different direction. Dive into the flavours of Asia with a salad that can serve as both side dish and healthy lunch. The versatility of bean salads also means that they can be enjoyed in many ways–in pitas, on crostini, as well as plain on a plate. I also … Continue reading Sesame Black Bean Salad

aiming4simpleJanuary 2015February 201617 Comments

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Pesto-Dressed Three Bean Salad

Three Bean Salad is one of the easiest salads ever! It comes together in just minutes. All you need are cooked beans plus a few dressing ingredients swiftly mixed. Voila! Flavourful herbs and filling ingredients create a marvelous side dish or lighter lunch. We enjoyed this salad right away, but the leftover portion was even better on the second day after the rich pesto flavours had … Continue reading Pesto-Dressed Three Bean Salad

aiming4simpleJanuary 2015May 201512 Comments

Cocoa Nut Breakfast Cookies | Swirls and Spice

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Cocoa Nut Breakfast Cookies {GF}

Even though it’s January and I’m on a salad kick, no way am I going to give up cookies. They are my favourite. And what about some chocolatey cookies that taste amazing? Sign me up! Oh, and they’re healthy too! Morning, noon, or night, you won’t find me hesitating to take a bite. What’s in these cookies that counts as healthy? Almost everything. Starting with superfood … Continue reading Cocoa Nut Breakfast Cookies {GF}

aiming4simpleJanuary 2015January 201550 Comments

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Saturday Salads: A Resolution to Eat More

For the month of January, I am aiming to eat more salads. Resolutions are something I’m always reluctant to make, especially for a whole year. But one month at a time seems attainable. In my holiday baking frenzy, I am afraid that salads were not a frequent part of our family meals, except for a quick plate of sliced cucumbers and tomatoes. So every Saturday … Continue reading Saturday Salads: A Resolution to Eat More

aiming4simpleJanuary 2015January 201512 Comments