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Strawberry Shrimp Salad

May 15, 2018 by Crystal

Strawberry Shrimp Salad   Save Print Prep time 20 mins Total time 20 mins   The perfect accompaniment to a summer BBQ or ...

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Filed Under: Everyday Meals, Gluten Free, Post Work Out, Recipes, Salads Tagged With: basil, easy salad, fruit, gluten free, high protein, low carb, no sugar added, pink detox salad, prawns, shrimp, shrimp strawberry salad, strawberry, summer salad

Savoury Tofu Sticks

April 16, 2018 by Crystal

Savoury Tofu Sticks   Save Print Prep time 5 mins Cook time 15 mins Total time 20 mins   Perfect for kids and adults ...

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Filed Under: Appetizers, Everyday Meals, Gluten Free, Recipes, Vegan, Vegetarian Dishes Tagged With: easy dinner, family friendly meals, finger foods, gluten free option, kid friendly, savoury tofu sticks, tofu, tofu sticks, vegan, vegetarian

Lentil Yam Stew

March 7, 2018 by Crystal

Lentil Yam Stew   Save Print Prep time 15 mins Cook time 30 mins Total time 45 mins   Author: Crystal Recipe type: One ...

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Filed Under: Comfort Foods, Everyday Meals, Gluten Free, Recipes, Soups, Vegan, Vegetarian Dishes Tagged With: easy dinner, gluten free, high fibre, one pot meal, plant-based protein, quinoa, red lentils, refined-sugar free, soup, soy free, stew, vegan, yams

Rainbow Shepherd’s Pie

January 21, 2018 by Crystal

Shepherd's Pie (or cottage pie) is an old English recipe that has been around for a VERY long time. Even these classic comfort foods could do with a ...

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Filed Under: Comfort Foods, Everyday Meals, Gluten Free, Recipes Tagged With: beef, comfort food, family friendly meals, lean, potatoes, rainbow, rainbow shepherd's pie, shepherd's pie, turkey, vegetables

Maple Chili Roasted Butternut Squash

December 19, 2017 by Crystal

Maple Chili Roasted Butternut Squash   Save Print Prep time 20 mins Cook time 40 mins Total time 1 hour   Crystal's all ...

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Filed Under: Comfort Foods, Everyday Meals, Gluten Free, Post Work Out, Recipes, Vegan, Vegetarian Dishes Tagged With: butternut squash, chili, gluten free, holiday, maple, refined-sugar free, roasted squash, salad topper, side, vegan, vegetable side

Toast is Turning Orange

January 6, 2017 by Crystal

Everyone must have a favourite vegetable right?! One of my favourites (behind Kabocha Squash) are sweet potatoes; talk about the most versatile ...

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Filed Under: Appetizers, Brunch, Cocktail Parties, Comfort Foods, Desserts, Everyday Meals, Gluten Free, Lifestyle, Nutrition Updates, Post Work Out, Recipes, Snacks, Vegetarian Dishes Tagged With: baked yams, gluten free, refined-sugar free, soy free, sweet potato, sweet potato toast, toast, yam

Whole Grains to the Rescue

November 19, 2016 by Crystal

Everyone always says “Make sure to eat whole grain”, “Choose whole grains, not refined”, “Whole grain is best”. But why are we always saying to reach ...

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Filed Under: Everyday Meals, Gluten Free, Post Work Out, Recipes, Salads, Vegetarian Dishes Tagged With: butternut squash, gluten free, grain salad, high fibre, quinoa salad, squash, whole grains, winter salad

Pumpkin Recipe Round-Up & Fresh Pumpkin Puree

November 13, 2016 by Crystal

Who's not ready to give up on pumpkin season quite yet? Before we transition from the pursuit of pumpkin, to the pursuit of peppermint I wanted to ...

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Filed Under: Appetizers, Comfort Foods, Desserts, Everyday Meals, Gluten Free, Lifestyle, Recipes, Snacks, Vegan Tagged With: gluten free, how to cook pumpkin, low sugar, pumpkin, pumpkin dessert, pumpkin puree, pumpkin recipes, pumpkin seed, pumpkin seeds, roasted pumpkin seeds, vegan

Breakfast Bake

October 22, 2016 by Crystal

I'm sure there's a few recipes that all of us can recall from our childhood..... "Christmas Morning Wife Saver" from the Best of Bridge ...

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Filed Under: Brunch, Comfort Foods, Everyday Meals, Recipes Tagged With: breakfast, brunch, eggs, wife saver

Weekend Brunch – Babies, Ladies & Gents’

October 17, 2016 by Crystal

For my husband's birthday, I decided to host a small brunch this year. I'm the type of girl that looks at Pinterest and Instagram with high hopes that ...

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Filed Under: Brunch, Comfort Foods, Everyday Meals, Recipes, Vegetarian Dishes Tagged With: banana chocolate muffins, banana muffins, breakfast bake, brunch, gluten free, high fibre, hosting, vegan, vegetarian, weekend brunch

Lentil Marinara Sauce with Spaghetti Squash

August 15, 2016 by Crystal

4.0 from 2 reviews Lentil Marinara Sauce with Spaghetti Squash   Save Print Prep time 10 mins Cook time 45 mins Total time 55 ...

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Filed Under: Comfort Foods, Everyday Meals, Gluten Free, Post Work Out, Recipes, Vegan, Vegetarian Dishes Tagged With: dairy free, gluten free, low calorie, meatless monday, red lentils, refined-sugar free, spaghetti squash, tomato sauce, vegan, vegetarian

Curried Chicken & Apple Salad

June 3, 2016 by Crystal

Curried Chicken & Apple Salad   Save Print Prep time 15 mins Cook time 10 mins Total time 25 mins   This recipe has ...

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Filed Under: Comfort Foods, Everyday Meals, Gluten Free, Post Work Out, Recipes, Salads Tagged With: apple, apricots, chicken, chicken salad, curry, easy meals, gluten free, grain-free, high protein, low carb, salad, turmeric, walnuts

Watermelon Feta Avocado Salad

May 30, 2016 by Crystal

Watermelon Feta Avocado Salad   Save Print Prep time 10 mins Total time 10 mins   A simple and seasonal, light summer salad. ...

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Filed Under: Appetizers, Brunch, Everyday Meals, Gluten Free, Recipes, Salads, Vegetarian Dishes Tagged With: avocado, BBQ side, feta, gluten free, refined-sugar free, salad, summer salad, vegetarian, watermelon

Peanut Butter Chocolate Banana Overnight Oats

May 26, 2016 by Crystal

Peanut Butter Chocolate Banana Overnight Oats   Save Print Prep time 5 mins Total time 5 mins   Author: Crystal Cuisine: ...

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Filed Under: Comfort Foods, Everyday Meals, Gluten Free, Post Work Out, Recipes, Vegan Tagged With: banana, breakfast, chocolate, gluten free, low sugar, oats, overnight oats, PB2, peanut butter, vegan

2-ingredient Steelhead Trout

May 13, 2016 by Crystal

2-ingredient Steelhead Trout   Save Print Prep time 5 mins Cook time 20 mins Total time 25 mins   A quick and easy, ...

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Filed Under: Everyday Meals, Gluten Free, Recipes, Salads Tagged With: gluten free, healthy dinner, hummus, low carb, salad, salmon, steelhead, sweet chili

Mango Avocado Chicken Salad

May 4, 2016 by Crystal

Mango Avocado Chicken Salad   Save Print Prep time 15 mins Cook time 15 mins Total time 30 mins   This sweet and savoury, ...

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Filed Under: Everyday Meals, Gluten Free, Recipes, Salads Tagged With: avocado, chicken, cilantro, easy dinner, gluten free, lime, low carb, mango, salad

Creamy Broccoli Soup

March 24, 2016 by Crystal

Creamy Broccoli Soup   Save Print Prep time 10 mins Cook time 30 mins Total time 40 mins   This savoury soup is a great ...

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Filed Under: Comfort Foods, Everyday Meals, Gluten Free, Recipes, Soups, Vegan Tagged With: broccoli, broccolini, gluten free, pulses, split pea, split pea soup, split peas, vegan, vegetarian

Pita Pizza

March 10, 2016 by Crystal

Pita Pizza   Save Print Prep time 25 mins Cook time 15 mins Total time 40 mins   These individual sized pizzas are sure ...

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Filed Under: Appetizers, Brunch, Cocktail Parties, Comfort Foods, Everyday Meals, Recipes, Vegetarian Dishes Tagged With: easy dinner, pita pizza, pizza, vegetarian

5-Ingredient Turkey Balls

March 10, 2016 by Crystal

5-Ingredient Turkey Balls   Save Print Prep time 5 mins Cook time 25 mins Total time 30 mins   These moist turkey bites ...

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Filed Under: Appetizers, Cocktail Parties, Comfort Foods, Everyday Meals, Gluten Free, Recipes Tagged With: easy dinner, gluten free option, lean protein, meal prep, oatmeal, soy free, sugar free, turkey

Blueberry Cinnamon Breakfast Bowl

March 2, 2016 by Crystal

There's nothing like waking up to a warm bowl of oatmeal on a cold day. I have to admit, when I first heard about adding egg whites to oatmeal I was ...

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Filed Under: Comfort Foods, Everyday Meals, Gluten Free, Post Work Out, Recipes, Vegetarian Dishes Tagged With: blueberry, cinnamon, egg whites, gluten free, high protein, oatmeal, refined-sugar free, vegetarian

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Welcome, I'm Crystal! As a registered dietitian and fitness enthusiast I'm here to share how delicious, healthy food can fit into your busy schedule. Follow me for healthy treats, nourishing eats and fitness feats.

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Tropical Tofu Black Bean Tacos

April 29, 2025 By Crystal Leave a Comment

Tropical Tofu Black Bean Tacos – A Fresh Take on Plant-Based Eating If you’re looking to bring a little sunshine to your dinner plate, these Tropical Tofu Black Bean Tacos are your new go-to. Bursting with bold flavors, bright colors, and plant-based goodness, this recipe is perfect for a quick weeknight meal or a casual…

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super seed crackers dipped in hummus

Super Seed Crackers

September 18, 2024 By Crystal

I was blown away by how simple it was to make these delicious super seed crackers!! Why make your own crackers? I made the super seed crackers in the oven, but these could also be made in a dehydrator. Make the flavour pop even further with the addition of nutritional yeast. Have you ever made…

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Green Monster Blender Muffins

April 27, 2024 By Crystal

The most popular muffin recipe on my website are these green monster blender muffins!! They taste just as indulgent as a typical banana muffin, but it’s like drinking a veggie smoothie (in muffin format)!!! Filled with fibre, omega 3’s and antioxidants, these tasty muffins are perfect to have on hand. Here’s what you need:

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