Recipe Sifter

Favourite spiced tea: a fragrant homemade chai blend of peppercorns, cardamom, cloves, cinnamon, and ginger ground fresh, stirred into a pot of tea and served hot with milk and sugar.

Simple gazpacho with fresh garden vegetables in tomato or V8 juice. Classic cold soup that's vegan, gluten-free, and ready in 20 minutes with no cooking required.

This modern Waldorf salad swaps walnuts for cucumber and adds protein-packed chicken. Crisp apples, sweet raisins, and creamy mayo over fresh romaine in 20 minutes.

Campfire coffee made the old cowboy way with just water and coarse ground beans. No filter, no machine, no fuss. The classic camping brew that wakes up the woods.

Easiest chocolate chip cookies use mostly brown sugar plus a splash of milk for a soft, chewy crumb loaded with chocolate chips. A no-chill, one-bowl drop cookie ready in about 20 minutes.

An incredibly, refreshingly, nutrient filled drink that not only quenches your thirst but feeds your health. Watermelons are made up mainly of water but also contains vitamins A, B6 and C, not to mention amino acids and antioxidants. So hydrate your body, get rid of toxins and give your skin a boost. Cheers or Kanpai (Japanese for ‘dry the glass!’) – a very good sentiment for this type of drink.

So this is more of a throw together than a drawn out affair. Sometimes you want to feel fulfilled and in control without alot of effort right? These freeze easily and can take on so many variations. Add ins like chocolate chips or flavored egg nog or cheesecake fillings work too!

Cathy's whole wheat waffles bake up crisp on the outside and tender inside with a nutty wheat flavor and lift from beaten egg whites. A wholesome breakfast that holds up to maple syrup and fresh fruit.

Sweet or masala, everyone loves corn! This corn chaat recipe is simple and easy to make on a rainy day or as a snack for those late night hunger pangs.

New twist on a traditional caprese, using mini heirloom tomatoes and mini mozzarella balls

A ‘quick and easy to make’ light, tasty dish. You could add Tofu or other high protein based foods to make it a more substantial meal. If you’re interested in knowing more about the effects of the sprouting process, it actually improves many benefits that are already in the bean. The soaking/sprouting process increases the nutritional value of its’ protein, which is required for many bodily functions from building bone and muscle tissue to carrying oxygen around the body. The vitamin content also increases in some beans, the vitamin C increases as the seed germinates which provides antioxidants to combat free radicals. The fibre content also increases substantially – fibre binds to fats and toxins and quickly flushes them from our system. It has a positive overall effect to say the least. As always, please check the labels to make sure that the products you use are suitable for your specific diets or allergies.

These healthy smoked salmon rolls, stuffed with mashed avocado are a perfect party appetizer. You can even make them the day before and leave them in the fridge until your guests arrive.

Feel too lazy to cook? Try a quick delicious and refreshing salad, serve it with a few slices of crusty bread. A quick simple and tasty yet light meal within about 6 minutes.

Whole wheat orange pancakes use fresh orange juice and zest in a half-whole-wheat batter boosted with wheat germ. Bright, fluffy and high-fiber. Ready in 20 minutes for a healthy weekend breakfast.

Classic tuna salad with crunchy celery and onion, creamy mayo, tangy dry mustard, and a touch of sweet relish. The quick, crowd-pleasing filling for sandwiches, wraps, or crackers.

This delicious tropical smoothie is super healthy, refreshing and full of nutrition. At only 183 calories per serving and lots of nutrients such as vitamin C, vitamin B, vitamin K, calcium, potassium and even protein from the soya milk, there’s no excuse not to give it a try. If you like the idea of a green smoothie but find the taste of them a little bit bitter, then this recipe is definitely for you. The blend of banana, pineapple and orange juice together give a sweet and succulent taste – it’s incredible.