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Baskets of purple eggplants to choose from to make eggplant dumplings alla parmigiana.
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Eggplant Dumplings Alla Parmigiana

If you like melanzane alla parmigiana, this dish tastes just like the Italian classic but in dumpling form. The dumplings are gloriously rich and cheesy and yet somehow incredibly light. You can make the sauce ahead and keep it in the fridge for up to 3 days, or in the…
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Cranberry Almond Broccoli Salad

As we head into the fall, you probably notice that your food habits trend more towards warm and cozy. This salad is a quick and easy way to keep eating your veggies without sacrificing taste! Bursting with flavour and so easy to make in minutes, it’s a great addition to…
green gut healing smoothie in two glasses on a stone counter with pineapple chunks as garnish
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Gut Healing Spring Smoothie

Spring is the perfect time to reset, refresh, and give your digestive system a little extra love. This gut-healing smoothie is our go-to recipe when we want to start the day light, energised, and feeling our best. Packed with nutrient-dense ingredients and natural probiotics, it’s designed to soothe your gut,…
Chocolate Quinoa Cupcakes with cashew icing.
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Decadent Chocolate Quinoa Cake / Cupcakes – Gluten Free

Looking for a dairy-free, gluten-free dessert? These decadent Chocolate Quinoa Cupcakes are delicious, moist and nutritious! This recipe can be used to make cupcakes or cakes, and once cooled pairs beautifully with Dairy-free Cashew Vanilla Icing. Prep time: 25 minutes Cook time: 45 -60 minutes Total time:  45-60 minutes Ingredients 2 cup…
Gluten-Free Vegan Chai Pecan Cookies on a plate.
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Gluten-Free Vegan Chai Pecan Cookies

These vegan chai pecan cookies are aromatic, gluten-free, oil-free, dairy-free and full of rich chai spices, soft texture and pecans. This recipe uses the Chai Spice blend from our local Kelowna Don-O-Ray Farms containing a ground blend of fennel seed, black cardoon, cloves and cinnamon. Dry Ingredients 1 ¼ cups Oat…
Bowl of Thai Vegetable Noodle Soup
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Thai Vegetable Noodle Soup

If you feel like a home-made one-pot dish in 25 minutes – this Thai Vegetable Noodle Soup is for you – you just need to prep the spice blend in advance!  This recipe is loaded with veggies & warm Thai spices to satisfy your belly on a cold winter night.…
closeup of a vegan thanksgiving loaf with cranberry glaze on a rack out of the oven
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Vegan Thanksgiving Loaf with Cranberry Glaze

Can’t find a tofurkey? This dish offers a perfect savoury-sweet contrast of tart-but-sweet cranberry glaze coupled with a hearty loaf. It fulfills every requirement of a holiday dinner main dish. A whole foods, plant-based alternative to the holiday turkey or tofurkey. Try this delicious and interesting Vegan Loaf for your…
Creamy Indian Korma Over Rice in a black enamel bowl.
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Creamy Indian Vegetable Korma

Warm up on a cold winter day with this Creamy Indian Vegetable Korma recipe. Aromatic spices and creamy coconut milk make for a healthy and satisfying vegan dish. INGREDIENTS FOR THE SAUCE 1 medium yellow onion, peeled and halved 3 cloves garlic, peeled 1 (1-inch) piece ginger root, roughly chopped…
Vegetarian Romesco Roasted Potatoes and Green Beans plated on a marble platter
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Romesco Roasted Potatoes and Green Beans

A delicious twist on green beans and potatoes – Romesco Roasted Potatoes and Green Beans Ingredients Roasted Veg: 2 pounds Yukon gold yellow or red potatoes chopped into ½ inch cubes 1 ½ tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 lb green beans, chopped into 1 inch pieces Fine sea salt…
Vegan quinoa chocolate chip cookies on a wooden cutting board with a small white bowl holding a few cookies
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Vegan Quinoa Chocolate Chip Cookies, Gluten Free

Quinoa is one of our favourite grains to work with and recommend. Because quinoa flour is high in protein, it will bake similarly to regular flour and result in a delicious melt-in-your-mouth, soft cookie. Quinoa flour is a wonderful option for gluten-sensitive or allergic patients and is rich in fibre,…
Vegetarian red beet borscht soup in bowls on an old wooden background
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Red Beet Borscht Soup

Borscht is a nutrient-dense, cleansing soup, originating from Ukraine. The number of vitamins and minerals in the beetroot are what makes borscht a true nutritional powerhouse. A few of the notable health benefits include reduction of blood pressure, stomach, liver, and heart protection and cleansing of the blood and circulatory…
Closeup of the Crispy Panko Tofu Salad on Baby Spinach with Glory Bowl Dressing
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Crispy Panko Tofu on Baby Spinach with Glory Bowl Dressing

Our farmer’s markets are bursting with fresh leafy greens this time of year and the spinach is as crisp and tasty as ever. If you don’t own a copy of the Whitewater Recipe books (they have a few), then you are in for a treat! This is a fresh, vegan-friendly…
Closeup of an arugula salad with mango and avocado
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Arugula Salad: Mango, Macadamia and Avocado

Arugula is one of our favourite greens for a fresh appetite-stimulating salad. It’s now in season and available everywhere. If you find that Arugula is too bitter for you to enjoy (as it can be later in the summer months), don’t throw it out! A simple squeeze of lemon and…
Ingredients on a cutting board with a Raw Cacao Hemp Seed Smoothie
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Raw Cacao Hemp Seed Smoothie

This smoothie makes a great nutritious dessert or a sweet afternoon energizing drink. It is nut-free and high in plant-based protein. Additionally, hemp and chia seeds are excellent sources of omega-3 fatty acids. Raw cacao is very high in antioxidants, even more than regular cocoa powder. The pear can be…
Versatile Everyday Salad Dressing Served Over an Arugula Salad
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Versatile Everyday Salad Dressing

Spice up your salads with a new twist. This salad dressing packs an extra punch of garlic for heart health and livens up your taste buds. Make ahead of time and pair with some fresh spinach, arugula or spring greens, a handful of pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds and dried cranberries.…
Gluten-Free Vegan Zucchini Apple Bread sliced on cutting board
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Vegan Zucchini Apple Bread, gluten-free

This vegan zucchini bread can easily be made into muffins that are moist, delicious and healthy! This is a gluten-free version, but you may also use regular flour if you wish. You can also freeze the second loaf for future use. This is a great breakfast loaf with butter and…
allergy-free energy balls – mind body soul kelowna
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Allergy-Friendly Energy Balls

As more children and adults develop allergies, it can be a bit tricky to pack healthy accommodating snacks for school and work. This energy ball recipe skips on the nuts and uses black beans as the main protein base. Black beans are not only rich in protein but also in…
spoon and bowl of Creamy Roasted Tomato Soup
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Recipe: Creamy Roasted Tomato Soup

The weather has taken a turn for the cold. This roasted tomato soup will satisfy your taste buds and delight your insides. If you think that forgoing animal products means you’ll never get to have a cream-based soup, think again! This soup is rich and creamy thanks to the coconut…

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