Tomatoes There is nothing better than a tomato plucked straight from the vine right when it is ready to eat… what a sweet summer treat! Tomatoes come in a vast array of sizes, shapes and colours and enrich our diet…
Salmorejo
Salmorejo This cold soup is summer on a plate. Salmorejo is made with fresh and ripe tomatoes, stale bread or breadcrumbs, garlic, vinegar, sugar, salt and extra virgin olive oil. Traditionally, this smooth and creamy soup is garnished with hard-boiled egg…
Black bean brownies
Black Bean Brownies These vegan and gluten-free brownies are so delicious… They are an easy way for me to include more pulses into my diet. It may help you too. To prepare flax egg simply combine flax seeds with water in the…
Legumes and Pulses
Legumes and pulses Legumes are plants that have their seeds arranged within pods. When the seeds are removed from the pods they are called beans, lentils or peas. Examples of legumes include fresh peas, fresh beans, pulses (dried beans,…
Mangoes
Mangoes It is March break!!! Outside the snow is falling and the temperature is -18°C… I keep asking myself why I have not booked a vacation to a warm destination like some of my friends have done. I truly…
Mango sauce
Mango sauce This mango sauce is a great topping for mango chia pudding, pound cakes, fruit salads, and ice cream. Many countries incorporate mangoes in various savory dishes such as salsas, salads, and chutney. Some countries substitute mangoes for…
Mango salad
Mango Salad Inspired by one of my favorite Thai restaurants in the city, I have been playing with this recipe for a while. Some Thai restaurants use green/unripe mangoes for this salad. I personally prefer the sweet taste of a…
Mango chia pudding
Mango Chia Pudding There are so many chia seeds pudding recipes online. Yes, this is another one, but it is so yummy, filling and healthy that I could not stop myself from sharing it. I often have it as…
Chia Seeds
Chia seeds Chia, aka Salvia hispanica, is a member of the mint family and is primarily grown for its seeds.1 Chia seeds have a mild and nutty flavor and can be found in different colors – black, grey, white, or…
Sugar bitter-sweet sugar
Sugar bitter-sweet sugar It is common to have friends talking about foods with me and willing to pick my brain about nutrition. Yes, they want to learn the facts and learn about the best practices and the current scientific evidence so they…