Forget the crust, just give me Mediterranean tuna pizza poppers for lunch! I’m trading my pizza stone some for muffin tin magic, with protein-packed pizza bites that keep everyone full and happy. At last, here is a long-awaited savoury muffin tin recipe! Until now I have shared only sweet muffins for Muffin Tin Month. Except on my Muffin Tin Mania Pinterest board, which has some savoury … Continue reading Tuna Pizza Poppers {Gluten Free}
No pumpkins were harmed in the making of these tarts. Nevertheless, the warm flavours of fall shine through in healthy, date-sweetened treats. But these cranberry date tartlets are not just for health nuts. Finicky eaters might notice that the crust is unusual, but oddly enough, my normally skeptical children gave them a big thumbs up! The rich, sweet flavour made my mouth glad to eat … Continue reading Cranberry Date Tartlets {Gluten Free}
My first taste of goji berries came as a twenty-something foreign teacher in China. It was one of the delicious components of the famous “eight treasures” tea, and the berries were touted as being very nutritious. And indeed they are, with stratospheric levels of antioxidants plus a healthy dose of vitamin A. I’ve incorporated these delightful red berries in recipes before, first in spiced apple cider and … Continue reading Goji Pear Spice Muffins {Gluten Free}
As satisfying as a warm bowl of lentil soup is, I sometimes long for something different. Crisp apple and carrot cubes offer plenty of crunch in this dish that celebrates the harvest season. A splash of apple cider vinegar adds just the right tang to the goji berry-infused vinaigrette that ties the flavours of this autumn salad together. As a bonus, the honey, apple cider … Continue reading Harvest Lentil Salad with Goji Berry Vinaigrette
Inspired by my favourite Chinese and Vietnamese desserts, these rice cakes feature sticky rice coated in sesame seeds with sweet banana tucked inside. Frosted birthday cakes in Asia were always a dicey proposition. They almost never tasted quite right to me. But anything sweet that involved sticky rice was usually excellent. So I have come to the conclusion that it is best to seek out ethnic food that … Continue reading Sesame Sticky Rice Cakes with Banana
Tangy, sweet, and chewy, a touch of lime transports these healthy treats into the ultimate snack realm. Elderberry and blueberries give added boosts of antioxidants and immune support. But once these gems are ready to pick up, everyone will be too busy biting into the flavours to notice the hidden benefits. This recipe is linked to Allergy Free Wednesdays and here. Continue reading Blueberry Lime Fruit Gummies
Swirls and Spice 