Quinoa Asparagus Pilaf

Quinoa Asparagus Pilaf

This simple and nutritious dish is adapted from this month’s recipe in the Thirteen Moons’ calendar.  It would make a yummy seasonal addition to your holiday weekend menu. 1 tbsp. Olive oil 1 cup quinoa, well rinsed and drained 2 cloves garlic, crushed 2 cups 

Cabbage Salad with Roasted Pecans and Feta Cheese

Cabbage Salad with Roasted Pecans and Feta Cheese

Guests love this colourful twist on a traditional salad, enhanced by the earthy taste of feta and the crunch of roasted pecans. For more recipes, the Thirteen Moons cookbook is now available as a digital download. 1 cup pecan pieces ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil, 

Gluten-Free Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

Gluten-Free Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

I created these delicious little morsels for clients here this past weekend and they were a big hit. 1 cup organic peanut butter 1/3 cup coconut sugar 1/3 cup raw cane sugar 1 large egg 1 teaspoon baking soda 2 tablespoons maple syrup 1 teaspoon 

Meatless Monday Recipe – Shitake Mushrooms in Miso Sauce

Meatless Monday Recipe – Shitake Mushrooms in Miso Sauce

This recipe contains many superfoods. The shiitake mushroom is revered for its immune-boosting properties and its mild smoky taste. And, they are grown locally in this area. Studies found that turmeric’s anti-inflammatory effects are on a par with potent drugs such as hydrocortisone and Motrin, 

Quinoa Burgers

Quinoa Burgers

If you use the red quinoa, they will look more like regular burgers. 2 cups cooked Quinoa 1 small onion, finely diced 1 carrot, grated 1 celery stalk, finely diced 1/2 cup mushrooms, finely chopped 1 clove garlic minced 1 tbsp Italian seasoning 1/2 cup