For decades we have been told over and over that the only way to lose weight, lower our cholesterol (to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease) and improve our health is to eat lean meats. And, for decades people have been choking down lean, dry chicken breasts and centre cut pork chops in an effort to eat…
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Simple Caesar Salad Dressing (Mayo free)
If there is one thing I truly appreciate it is a really, really good Caesar salad and what makes it really good is the dressing. And bacon because that makes everything better (seriously). This dressing is one that my Aunt Lorraine has been making for more years than I can remember now and Caesar salad…
Sauteed Apples with Pecans and Whipped Coconut Cream (Sugar Free, Dairy Free, Paleo)
I am right in the middle of the first 20-Day Sugar (and more) Detox that I have led in 2019. This is the third group I have taught to kick their sugar habit to the curb and the first time I have gone along for the ride in a long time. That’s not because I didn’t think I…
Christmas Morning Salad with Pomegranate Vinaigrette
How do you dazzle family and friends this Christmas season? With this simple to make but sure to impress salad. Not only does it incorporate all the expected flavours of the season (slightly sweet and tangy clementines, juicy and red pomegranate seeds and toasted pecans) it is dressed with a delicious pomegranate vinaigrette. This is…
Cauliflower and Bacon Chowder (Paleo, dairy free, gluten free)
What do you do when you want a hearty and filling chowder but are trying to eat a low-carb diet too? You spend a rainy Sunday afternoon in the kitchen cooking up a new recipe. I decided I would make it dairy free as well so that I could add it to the 7-day meal…
Roasted Butternut Squash Soup with Toasted Pumpkin Seeds (Paleo, Dairy Free)
There is a local farm just down the road from my home and last Thursday was the last day of business for the season or as I like to call it “the saddest day of the year” because I will have to wait until May of next year to return to my go to spot for…