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Homemade Mayo

I recently started making my own mayonnaise.  Why haven’t I done this my whole life?  It’s amazing!  Here is a list of reasons you should make homemade mayo: -it tastes better (and you can spice it up) -it’s cheaper -less preservatives -it’s fun to make -you chose which oil to use (avocado oil is my […]

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Avocado Egg and Tomato Toast

Are you having a love affair with avocado?  I mean, why wouldn’t you?  It’s healthy, filling and tasty.  It spreads nicely and when ripe, melts in your mouth.  OK, it’s me.  I’m having the love affair with avocado. This recipe combines eggs and avocado, then turns it into a texture party in your mouth.  Spread […]

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Tandoori Chicken Skewers

Tandoori.  Chicken. Skewers.  Need I say more.  There’s nothing better than spending time outdoors with family and friends sharing a meal made on the bbq.  And let me tell you that this will be your next go to bbq recipe.  This Tandoori Chicken Skewer recipe is quick and easy to make.  You can marinate the […]

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Turmeric Cauliflower rice with cumin
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Cauliflower Turmeric Rice

  Two spices that are a staple in Indian cooking: Turmeric and Cumin.  These two health agents/spices have so many benefits. From anti-inflammatory properties to boosting immunity, these spices will not only add flavor to your dish but also add something you can feel good about. This Turmeric Cauliflower Rice recipe  is not only easy […]

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Peanut and Date Butter

You’d better believe that I eat a peanut butter and jelly sandwich every week day!  Because it’s so tasty, easy to make and filling, I pack it in my lunch and take it to work with me.  I am committed to peanut butter in a real way.  There are so many awesome things about it.  […]

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Crispy Potato Wedges with Zatar and Tahini Sauce

Do you ever get an intense hankering for fries?  I do.  The craving is real.  I’m much more of a wedge woman compared to measly shoestring mama.  Thick cuts of potato wedges are where it’s at.  Sure, it’s easy to stop by a fast food restaurant and order some French fries or wedges but are […]

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“Butter” Tofu

I absolutely LOVE the spicy flavours of  butter chicken.  Growing up, my mom considered it “party food.”  And party food was only eaten at parties.  This was because it is heavy and rich and not something my mom considered eating on a daily or weekly basis.  Let’s face it, the sauce in that dish is […]

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Dal for Days

I’m not kidding.  When I make dal, I eat it for days.  One cup makes a pretty hefty batch that you will be savoring all week.  This epic lentil dish is filling and satisfying.  Like many of our mothers, my mama was a working mama.  That means she had limited time to make healthy dishes […]

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