Pineapple + Cashew Quinoa Curry Bowl

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Looking for something to spice up your week? This curry bowl is your answer! *hehe* A delicious bowlful of fresh veggies and healthy quinoa infused with mildly spicy curry topped with crunchy cashews and fresh pineapple. Mmm! This is seriously one of the yummiest dishes I have tried in a long time. And even though the ingredient list may seem lengthly, it is a really easy meal to throw together. The quinoa can be cooked days in advance and you can use canned pineapple if you don’t have time to slice up a fresh one (…the ARE a bit intimidating!)…

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Banana Bread Brownies

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Last October, Jesse and I went to New York City for a fantastic 10 day vacation/adventure. During our trip, I dragged him to way too many food stores, kitchen gadget shops, restaurants, cafes and so so so many bakeries. I don’t think he minded in the least, but he certainly likes to bug me about my obsession with food and cooking. One of the bakeries I dragged him to was Fat Witch Bakery in Chelsea Market. What a cool place! They serve every type of brownie you could possibly imagine. Row after row of delicious bars – lemon bars, coconut…

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Vegan Tzatziki (with cashews)

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Tonight, I am heading out to a BBQ to celebrate my sister’s fiancé’s birthday. (Happy Birthday Jonny!) One of the guests that will also be attending has recently discovered she is lactose intolerant and has asked me to help her find new ways to eat favourite dairy-filled foods. I thought a vegan tzatziki would be a great place to start. It’s a delicious appetizer to bring to a BBQ when served with fresh cut veggies. It’s also so incredibly flavourful that even dairy lovers will enjoy it. The tzatziki is made from rich cashews pureed with grated cucumber, garlic, olive…

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