I know what you are thinking. Tofu for breakfast? That’s a little too out there for me! But what if I told you that I fed this to my kids growing up and it was one of their favorite breakfasts? I mean if toddlers can love it, anyone can! Lemon Tofu French Toast is creamy… Read More Lemon Tofu French Toast
As the last of summer slips away, I always feel melancholy. I mean I love fall, what’s not to love? Brightly colored leaves, apples by the bucket, pumpkin spice lattes and cozy sweaters. But after fall comes the dreaded Canadian winter. I’m trying to be better about embracing my least favorite season. As soon as… Read More Vegetarian Lentil and Bean Chili
Now it’s common knowledge that mexican food is a staple in our home. It’s a lesser known fact that we like to stuff ourselves when we go out for indian food. I always order a mango lassi. It’s thick like a milkshake but has a sweet tang thanks to the yogurt. It’s a favorite for… Read More Mango Lassi Protein Shake
My recipe for Cranberry Rice Pudding was born of a challenge to make this classic dish a little healthier. Mike and I were recently in Cabo. It was the perfect holiday. We slept a lot, walked a lot and ate a lot! One of the dishes we loved at our resort was rice pudding. I… Read More Cranberry Rice Pudding
Seasonal cocktails are so much fun! They make the changing of the seasons into a celebration. We Nirvana Girls love our booze, especially when its locally made, so we knew we had to make something truly special with the Maple Whisky we bought from Park Distillery in Banff. Enter the Whisky Sour with a taste… Read More Whisky Sour With a Taste of Fall.
So this is the really funny story of how my Banana Nutella Overnight Oats recipe was first conceived. We were self isolating due to Covid and in light of this, we decided to order our groceries online. Everyone was contributing their two cents as to what they wanted included in the order. It rapidly devolved… Read More Banana Nutella Overnight Oats
I love appies, I always have. Am I the only one who never makes it to the main course part of the menu at a restaurant? I always end up ordering appies for my dinner, I can’t help myself! This practise may have spilled over into my home cooked meals as well… It’s a thing… Read More Satisfying Spinach and Artichoke Dip
We eagerly anticipate the coming of summer. This is for obvious reasons as living in Alberta, Canada during the winter can be harsh. We appreciate the longer days, more sunlight, warmer temperatures and a chance to shed our winter layers. Less obvious maybe, we look forward to fresh ingredients to cook with. We grow quite… Read More Summer Fresh Herb Pasta Sauce
Ahhh, nothing says summer like an out of control rhubarb plant! Seriously, I have never seen mine this big. I have begged my neighbors to help themselves before the stocks get too big. Big rhubarb stocks are more woody in texture and less tasty too. I am freezing some which will be a nice treat… Read More Gluten Free Rhubarb Muffins
Potato salad is one of those things that’s just better homemade. Not only that, but when you control the ingredients that go into your recipe, you don’t have to worry about whether it has gluten in it. This gluten free potato salad goes fast in our house! We love this recipe and wanted to share… Read More Gluten Free Potato Salad