Ceviche is a South American seafood dish that originated in Peru. It’s made from fresh raw fish or seafood that has been cured in citrus juices and then mixed with onions, tomatoes, chiles, and other seasonings. It is vibrant and flavourful and makes for a perfect summer appetizer or light meal.
Read MoreThis is my latest pesto combo and I absolutely love it. Mint is super fresh and vibrant and always reminds me of spring. It works really well here with broccoli, spinach and cashews, but you could certainly substitute other nuts or seeds.
Read MoreThis creamy green smoothie is all about nourishing the body, mind and soul. There is a reason for each and every ingredient, and they all work together to help you look and feel your best, inside and out.
Read MoreWatermelon pizza makes a fun and refreshing healthy summer dessert. Better still, it’s super quick and easy to prepare with no oven required!
Read MoreI absolutely love this colourful seed-packed coleslaw. It’s bright and beautiful with a variety of textures, plus it’s super easy to make and bursting with fresh flavour and health benefits.
I basically used every seed I had in my pantry for this salad, but feel free to use your choice of seeds and/or nuts. They’re a great source of healthy fats and plant-based protein, and add a wonderful crunch to this family-friendly slaw.
Read MoreTabbouleh/tabouli is a Middle Eastern salad traditionally made with finely diced parsley, tomatoes, mint, onion, and bulgar wheat, all tossed together with olive oil & lemon juice. It is a wonderfully fresh, fragrant and nutritious dish.
Here I put a seasonal spin on things by creating a warm version. And I also made it low-carb & grain-free (yup — using my favourite cauliflower rice!) for my gluten-free, paleo & keto friends!
Read MoreGetting festive with these green and red chia puddings!
Chia pudding is an easy make-ahead breakfast staple at our house. It’s nutritious, delicious, and versatile, and can literally be thrown together in just minutes the night before.
Read MoreYup, that's right — a green pea smoothie!!
As a kid, I loved to pick the pods from the garden and eat the little sun-warmed gems straight-up!
And green peas pack a nutritional punch, too! They are rich in vitamins & minerals including vitamins K & C as well as disease-fighting antioxidants like coumestrol, which is believed to reduce the risk of stomach cancer. Furthermore, one cup of peas contains approximately 8 grams of fibre and 8 grams of protein.
Read MoreMy chicklets love the minty twist on this refreshing spinach and pineapple smoothie! And that makes this Doctor Mom pretty darn happy, since it’s packed with greens, fibre, healthy fats and protein!
Read MoreHere is my smoothie tribute to Oprah (and frankly to all the strong, passionate women out there!!). It is a refreshing and vibrant blend including spinach, pineapple, avocado, mint and matcha. All of the ingredients are real and help to support a strong body, mind, and spirit.
Read MoreThis chia recipe is for all the peppermint mocha fans out there! It delivers those wonderful holiday flavours, but in a refined sugar-free, dairy-free, grain-free pudding that is packed with fibre, healthy fats, and plant-based protein!
Read MoreThis easy-make Red Velvet pudding is so rich and creamy that you’d hardly believe it gets the Dr. Tara stamp of approval for brekkie! In fact, it’s a great breakfast option since it is refined sugar-free but packed with vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, fibre, healthy fats, and protein!
Don’t let the avocado in here scare you off. Avocado & cacao are a match made in heaven. Even if you think you don’t like avocado, trust me on this one and give it a whirl!
Read MoreWe absolutely love vegan ice cream at my house. The kids suggested the combo of matcha and mint chip since they are big fans of both flavours. I also added a splash of lime for freshness -- and because research shows that citrus helps increase the absorption of antioxidants from the matcha!
Read MoreThis is a wonderfully simple, refreshing, nutritious-and-delicious blend of watermelon, mint and lime.
Read MoreA lassi is a popular Indian yogurt-based drink. My easy mango version is thick and creamy with a tropical, tangy, sweet-tart taste. It also happens to be loaded with vitamins & minerals, antioxidants, probiotics, fibre, protein, and healthy fats to nourish our bodies and minds for the day ahead!
Read MoreThis smoothie was inspired by 2 things I love: fresh guavas and vegan green goddess salad dressing!
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