What rivals breakfast as the most important meal of the day? Ask any parent of school-aged kids and they’ll all answer “after school snack”. Yup, post-school pick up is prime hangry time. Those kids have been holding it together all day, working really hard, and that school bell can release a lot of tension. One … The Next Most Important Meal of the Day
Green Beans with garlicky pine nuts 1 1/2 lbs green beans, (washed, ends trimmed) 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 1 tbsp butter 1 large clove garlic (minced) dash red pepper flakes 1/2 tsp salt (or to taste) Heat a large pot of water. As it comes to a boil, salt the water and add … Green Beans with garlicky pine nuts
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 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
Lemon Spiked Kombucha Iced Tea Here’s a delightful tea that gives you all the benefits of kombucha tea without having to make the probiotic mixture from scratch. Simply make your favourite black tea and Botanica will do the rest with their special blended Botanica Daily Gut Shot. 6 cups distilled water 6 orange pekoe … Lemon Spiked Kombucha Iced Tea
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 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 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 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
Elder-Power Smoothie Elderberry can be used preventatively, or at the onset of a cold or flu to shorten its duration. It’s used in herbal medicine to help relieve symptoms like cough, sore throat and catarrh of the upper respiratory tract (mucus discharge and buildup). Try this kid-approved recipe for an Elder-Power Smoothie and toast … Elder-Power Smoothie