Diet

Watermelon, Cucumber and Feta Salad

The Sweet Potato Toronto - watermelon, cucumber, purple onion and feta salad

  Watermelon, Cucumber and Feta Salad Honey Vinaigrette 3 tbsp honey 3 tbsp lime juice 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil pinch of salt freshly ground black pepper (to taste) Watermelon Salad 2 lb watermelon (peeled, cubed) 2 English cucumber (cubed) 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves (torn) 1/4 cup fresh mint leave (torn) 1/2 cup crumbled Watermelon, Cucumber and Feta Salad

Peach Sorbet

  Peach Sorbet A yummy simple dessert for a hot summer day, this peach sorbet is gluten and dairy free and sweet, tangy and refreshing. 1 cup water 8 tbsp sugar 2 tbsp lemon juice 8 medium ripe peaches (peeled and sliced) 1/4 tsp kosher salt In a saucepan combine water, sugar, and lemon juice Peach Sorbet

Quick Pickled Dill Green Beans

pickled green beans

  Quick Pickled Dill Green Beans Fresh and tangy, these quick pickled beans are the perfect way to enjoy locally grown green beans from HOPE Farms. 1/4 cup fresh dill, (chopped) 1/2 lb green beans, (trimmed) 1 cup water 1 cup white vinegar 2 tsp sugar 2 tsp salt 2 tsp pickling spice 1 clove Quick Pickled Dill Green Beans

Rainbow Veggie Skewers

  Rainbow Veggie Skewers One of our dear friends crafted this simple, yummy Rainbow Veggie Skewer recipe to commemorate pride – but it’s delicious anytime! 1 pint red cherry tomatoes 1 orange pepper 1/2 pineapple 1 large zucchini 1 red onion 2 tbsp olive oil 1 tsp basil 1 tsp oregano 1 tsp garlic powder Rainbow Veggie Skewers

Pasta Tavola Fresh Vegetable Sauce

  Pasta Tavola Fresh Vegetable Sauce This seasonal light pasta sauce comes to us from our friends at Pasta Tavola, and pairs perfectly with any of their handmade fresh Raviolis. 2 cups spring vegetables ((asparagus, fiddleheads, artichoke hearts)) 3 cloves minced garlic 6 tbsp olive oil 2 cups tomatoes ((chopped and ripe)) 1 handful fresh Pasta Tavola Fresh Vegetable Sauce

No-Cook Chocolate Chia Pudding

  No-Cook Chocolate Chia Pudding 1¼ cups almond milk 1 tsp ground cinnamon ¼ tsp ground cardamom ¼ tsp ground cloves ½ vanilla ¼ cup chia seeds 2 scoops Botanica Chocolate Perfect Protein sea salt Place all the ingredients except for the chia seeds and Botanica’s Perfect Protein into a 2 cup (500 mL) jar No-Cook Chocolate Chia Pudding

Rainforest Nut Butter Coconut Berry Smoothie

Rainforest Nut Butter Coconut Berry Smoothie 1 cup milk or dairy substitute 1 cup frozen, unsweetened berries ((we like to use a mix of strawberries and blueberries)) ½ banana 2 tbsp Nuts To You Rainforest Nut Butter with Coconut ((or more to taste)) Place all ingredients in a blender. Purée until smooth and well blended, Rainforest Nut Butter Coconut Berry Smoothie

Peanut Soup

Peanut Soup

  Peanut Soup Protein-packed and layered with flavours, this hearty soup with a gingery kick works well as a main or side during any season. 6 cups low-sodium vegetable broth 1 medium onion (chopped) 2 tbsp fresh ginger (peeled and minced) 4 cloves garlic (minced) 1 tsp salt 1 medium sweet potato (diced) 1 bunch Peanut Soup

Heavenly Two-Minute Chocolate Sauce

  Heavenly Two-Minute Chocolate Sauce There are few times in life when an investment of two minutes produces a truly heavenly result. (Don’t go there, we weren’t talking about that.) This is one of those rare moments when mere minutes result in a mind-blowingly delicious experience. Whether you’re a dark chocolate devotee or a silky Heavenly Two-Minute Chocolate Sauce

Parsley-Mint Chimichurri

  Parsley-Mint Chimichurri This delectable chimichurri will elevate anything you serve it with. 1 cup flat leaf parsley (loosely packed) 1/4 cup mint leaves (loosely packed) 1 small clove garlic (chopped) 2 tsp jalapeno (chopped) 1/2 lemon (juiced) 1/4 tsp sea salt 1/8 tsp hickory liquid smoke 1/8 tsp freshly ground black pepper 1/4 cup Parsley-Mint Chimichurri