Recipes

Cilantro-Lime-Jalapeno-Garlic Dressing/Dip

March 30, 2022

By Anna Varriano

I first tried this dressing at a family celebration in Nova Scotia this summer. It was served on the side, to be drizzled over a roasted vegetable salad. I love roasted veggie salads and I LOVE cilantro, so this sounded like a winning combination to me …

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Twelve Days of Christmas Recipes

December 8, 2021

By Anna Varriano

With the holiday season around the corner, I thought it would be timely to share some of my favourite recipes for this time of year. There’s something for everyone, and for every occasion, including soups & starters, appetizers, side dishes, a one- …

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Fiddlehead Ginger Soup

April 6, 2021

By Anna Varriano

We’re heading into fiddlehead season! Woohooo! Many years ago, I had a client who would bring me freshly picked fiddleheads around this time of year. She’s long since moved from Ottawa, but she inspired my love for these unusual ‘vegetables’.  In …

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Veggie Rice Paper Wraps

February 16, 2021

By Anna Varriano

These veggie rice paper wraps are a hit among veggie lovers and carnivores. They are fun to make, and easy enough to get many hands (even little ones!) involved. They make a great starter to a meal, or they can be a meal on their own, and are even grea …

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Flourless Coconut Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

February 7, 2021

By Anna Varriano

These delicious cookies are so easy to make – and they are wheat-free, dairy-free, and egg-free! This recipe makes about 18 cookies, so you may want to double it as they go fast! They also freeze well. Preheat your oven to 350F and get started! You Wil …

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Zucchini Fritters with Chickpea Flour

September 4, 2020

By Anna Varriano

Thanks to the pandemic, many folks had time on their hands to plant their very first veggie garden, or perhaps to expand their existing one. I’m seeing tons of posts on social media where folks are giving away zucchini as they can’t keep up with what t …

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Why You Might Want to Try (Making Your Own) Kombucha

January 16, 2020

By Anna Varriano

I have been drinking kombucha for years. It’s just one of the many things I do to support a healthy gut … which is key in supporting overall health. I typically have two 4-ounce drinks of kombucha per day – one in the morning, and one late afternoon/ …

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