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Banana Coconut Spice Cookies with Turmeric

Just four simple ingredients and “bam!”–you’ve got cookies! Coconut and banana need no other sweetener, so these flourless cookies are impossibly healthy too! When I want to make cookies both delicious and healthy, I usually turn to sweet potatoes. My Cocoa Nut Breakfast Cookies and Healthier Samoa Coconut Cookies are proof of this trend. But sometimes I would rather skip shredding or cooking sweet potatoes. … Continue reading Banana Coconut Spice Cookies with Turmeric

aiming4simpleMay 2015May 20154 Comments

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Black Bean Stuffed Avocados

Great for a simple lunch or healthy snack, these stuffed avocados come together swiftly and are loaded with Tex-Mex flavour! Cumin and fresh veggies keep the avocados healthy and super tasty. Avocados are not something I am fond of eating on their own. But add some texture and Mexican fair and I love them! Despite my daughter’s recent addiction to garlic salt on her morning … Continue reading Black Bean Stuffed Avocados

aiming4simpleApril 2015April 201522 Comments

Sweet Potato Patties with Chimichurri Sauce | Swirls and Spice

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Sweet Potato Chicken Croquettes with Chimichurri Sauce

Colourful sweet potato croquettes, loaded with flavour and healthy nutrients, make a tasty light meal with a side of pasta, rice, or couscous. Or serve them as a filling appetizer for your next event. Any time I have an extra sweet potato lurking about, croquettes have become one of my top picks to make. Savoury sweet potato croquettes are an enticing way to get healthy … Continue reading Sweet Potato Chicken Croquettes with Chimichurri Sauce

aiming4simpleMarch 2015March 201532 Comments

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Moroccan Carrots with Apricots and Almonds

The warm spices of Morocco can take the most common of vegetables and elevate it to exotic new heights. As fitting as these spiced carrots might be for a special occasion like Easter dinner, they are still quick and simple enough for a weeknight side dish. The subtle sweetness of dried apricots compliments the spice blend exactly right–no honey or brown sugar needed. This side … Continue reading Moroccan Carrots with Apricots and Almonds

aiming4simpleMarch 2015March 201522 Comments

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Sweet Potato Skillet with Bacon and Greens

The bacon wins. Even non-fans of sweet potatoes will be bowled over by the savoury bacon flavour that permeates this simple dish. It’s an easy main dish, a very hearty side dish, or a weekend breakfast option that is destined to triumph over any skeptics you might have in the house. All you need are four simple ingredients. I happened to have bacon, sweet potatoes, … Continue reading Sweet Potato Skillet with Bacon and Greens

aiming4simpleMarch 2015March 201543 Comments

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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