Scrambled Eggs with Onions and Smoked Salmon

Smoked salmon and onions transform scrambled eggs into a delicious breakfast.

Serves: 2

Prep Time: 5 min

Cooking Time: 5 min

Total:  10 min

Ingredients

4-5 eggs, whisked
2-3 tbsp. milk, soy milk or rice milk
1 tsp. oil or melted butter
1 medium onion, chopped
3-4 pieces smoked salmon, sliced into smaller pieces
salt and pepper

Directions

1. In a frying pan heat oil or butter. Saute onions until browned.
2. In a separate bowl whisk eggs with milk.
3. Add eggs and smoked salmon pieces to the frying pan. Stir frequently, allowing to cook.
4. Add salt and pepper to taste and serve immediately with a toasted bagel or slice of bread.

Vegan Vegetable Lasagna

Lasagna is such a versatile dinner dish that's easy to make, and can have any ingredients stuffed between layers of noodles.

Serves: 6

Prep Time: 20 min

Cooking Time: 45-50 min

Total:  55 min

Ingredients

8-9 dry lasagna noodles (white, whole wheat, rice, spelt, buckwheat)
2 packages frozen spinach, defrosted
1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg
1 tbsp. olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
1-2 cloves garlic, chopped
3 cups white or crimini mushrooms, chopped
2 tsp. dried oregano
2 cups tomato sauce (plain, zesty, herb) or roasted red pepper sauce
1 large sweet potato, peeled and sliced (optional)
1 small-medium eggplant, washed and thinly sliced
1 package Daiya vegan mozzarella cheese
salt and pepper, to taste

Directions

1. Mix nutmeg with defrosted spinach and set aside.
2. Boil sweet potato in a pot full of water until tender. Drain water and set aside.
3. In a frying pan, heat oil and saute onions and garlic until lightly browned. Add mushrooms and stir fry for an additional 3-4 minutes. Add oregano, salt and pepper, stir and set aside.
4. In a large rectangular casserole dish, transfer approximately 1/3 cup of tomato sauce. Add 1/2 cup water and stir to combine. 
5. Use 4 dry lasagna noodles to make a layer on top of the sauce. Break noodles if necessary. By layering noodles on top of the sauce, they will not stick to the bottom of the dish and cook evenly.
6. Using all of the spinach, make an even layer on top of the noodles, followed by a layer of 1/2 the amount of onions and mushrooms. Sprinkle with cheese.
7. Make another layer of dry lasagna noodles, followed by approximately 2/3 cup tomato sauce. Add another 1/4 cup of water over the noodles, to ensure it is wet enough.
8. Make a layer of eggplant slices. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
9. Add remaining onions and mushrooms on top, followed by remaining tomato sauce. If using sweet potato, make another layer. Sprinkle with remaining cheese.
10. Cover with tinfoil and bake in a preheated oven at 350 F for 45-50 minutes.
11. Test if noodles are soft. Allow to stand for 5 minutes, then serve with a side of mixed green salad.

Trail Mix

Make your own trail mix by choosing all your favourite ingredients and mixing them together!

Prep Time: 5-10min

Cooking Time: 0 min

Total:  5-10 min

Nuts and Seeds (raw, toasted, salted or unsalted)

pumpkin seeds
sunflower seeds
walnuts
pecans
peanuts
cashews
almonds
pistachios

Dried Fruit (sweetened or unsweetened)
cranberries
date pieces
cherries
apricots pieces
banana pieces
gogi berries
pomegranate seeds
pineapple pieces
mango strips
papaya pieces
blueberries

Other Ideas
large shred coconut
banana or plaintain chips
crystalized ginger pieces
wasabi peas
chocolate or yogurt covered nuts and dried fruits
chocolate chips
cereal (Shreddies, granola clusters, corn pops)
Pretzels

Directions

1. In a large bowl combine all ingredients. Toss well and store in an airtight container. Portion into small bags or containers for an easy grab and go snack.

What's in you favourite trail mix?

Quinoa, Kale and Pepper Salad

This salad is packed full of delicious ingredients, great flavours and textures. Yum!

Serves: 6

Prep Time: 20 min

Cooking Time: 20 min

Total:  40 min

Ingredients

1 cup quinoa
2 cups vegetable broth
1 red or yellow bell pepper, chopped
2 cups kale, washed and finely shredded
1/2 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
1 green onion, sliced
1 clove garlic, crushed
1/2 cup currants or raisins
1/2 cup almonds or mixed nuts, toasted
salt and pepper

Directions

1. Place quinoa in a small pot and rinse with water, draining well. Add broth and cover, cooking until all the liquid has been absorbed and quinoa is tender.
2. Place chopped kale in a large bowl and cover with freshly cooked quinoa. The heat will help the kale soften.
3. Add remaining ingredients and toss to combine.
4. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve immediately.

Strawberry Rhubarb Muffins

A muffin packed with little bites of fresh strawberries and rhubarb. Grab this for a snack!

Serves: 12 muffins, freeze well

Prep Time: 15 min

Cooking Time: 30 min

Total:  45 min

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
1/2 cup oat bran
2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/4 cup sugar
1 egg
3/4 cup milk or milk substitute
1/4 cup canola oil
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
1 cup fresh rhubarb, sliced

Directions

1. In a large mixing bowl combine flour, bran, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and sugar.
2. In a smaller bowl lightly whisk egg with milk, oil and vanilla.
3. Add wet to dry and mix until combined. Fold in strawberries and rhubarb.
4. Pour batter into a prepared muffin tin and bake in a preheated oven at 350 F for 30 minutes, or until an inserted skewer comes out clean.
5. Allow to cool and serve.

Lightly adapted from lesliebeck.com

Juice Ideas

Have a juicer? Try some of these incredibly delicious and super healthy ingredient combinations!

Carrot, ginger, apple and celery.

Serves: 1-2

Prep Time: 5-10 min

Cooking Time: 0 min

Total:  5-10 min

Combination Ideas

apple, celery, cucumber, kale, lemon, parsley
cilantro, lime, pineapple, spinach
carrot, ginger, orange
apple, beet, carrot, celery, ginger
apple, carrot, ginger
apple,grapefruit, kale parsley spinach
apple, beet, ginger, nutmeg
broccoli, carrot
apple, grapefruit, peach
cabbage (red), pear, lemon
apple, carrot, garlic, ginger, parsley
beet, carrot, sweet potato
apple, carrot, ginger, lemon
apple, fennel bulb, ginger, mint leaves

Directions

1. Wash all ingredients and juice according to manufacturer's instructions.
2. Enjoy your fresh juice!

What are your favourite juice combinations?