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Jodi Lariviere shares seasonal recipes that are as healthy as they are yummy

Salad can seem like a foreign concept when the snow is flying in the winter, but after a holiday filled with tasty, but not always good for you foods, it can be just what the doctor ordered to get you back on the track to eating right and keeping those new years resolutions!

And if one of those resolutions is to start cooking more from scratch then you are going to love this recipe! This salad uses beets, a naturally sweet and seasonal vegetable that will have you and the whole family thinking of eating salad the whole year round. It also uses a very simple home made dressing that is great as a marinade, dipping sauce for veggies or on other salads.

Raw Beet and Pear Salad  Read more...

Jodi Lariviere shares seasonal recipes that are as healthy as they are yummy

When I was growing up, breakfast Christmas morning was as big a part of the day as opening the gifts Santa had left. To this day I still remember those times fondly – sitting around the breakfast table, no rushing, Christmas music playing in the background, everyone in PJs, and of course…the pancakes. Light, fluffy and delicious, with a syrup sweetness that made them feel like a real treat.

These little babies are easy to whip up and can be made healthy by using whole wheat flour and throwing in a cup of your favourite berries (frozen work great, just make sure they are thawed).

And for those feeling adventurous, try pouring your pancake batter into metal cookie cutters you have placed on the hot pan. Let them sit for 5 – 10 seconds, then pull them off. It will leave a slightly darker design on one side of your pancake!  Read more...

Jodi Lariviere shares seasonal recipes that are as healthy as they are yummy

These cookies are a huge hit with my family during the holiday season. With whole wheat flour and ground almonds, not only are they a healthy alternatives to other desserts this time of year, but they make a wonderful gift! The dough is simple to prepare and allows you to easily gift it frozen and pre-rolled with baking directions to friends, family and co-workers. Or if you prefer, you can bake them yourself in as little as 10 minutes and have plenty to share. This recipe makes 48 cookies.

Spice Cookies

Ingredients

2 cups unsalted ground almonds
2 cups whole wheat flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
2 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/2 teaspoon ground all spice
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
1 1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup olive oil
1 egg
1 egg white
1 tablespoon orange zest
1 teaspoon vanilla extract  Read more...

Jodi Lariviere shares recipes for this easy-to-make autumn treat

One of my husband’s favourite holidays is Halloween: the decorations, our family traditions and especially the food. I’m not just talking about the mini-chocolate bars and candy, but fall food with a Halloween twist. Making food fun, especially during a holiday like Halloween, is a clever way to sneak nutritious snacks and meals into your spooky celebrations. Here is a great recipe that is so much fun to make your little monsters will have no idea that these tasty treats are good for them!

Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

Show your little ones that pumpkins aren’t just for pies and jack-o’-lanterns with this quick, easy and healthy snack.

Pumpkin seeds saved from carving your pumpkin
4 tbsp vegetable oil or melted butter
Various seasoning