Being diabetic, I’m constantly making low carb/ low sugar treats. These 2 sweeteners are zero or 1 on the GI Make sure the sweetener you use does not have added ingredients that can raise your sugars. Substitute nuts and berries for any of your favourite. I use the low carb nuts usually. If you don’t have moulds, pour into a tray & cut when it sets. Ingredients: 1/3 C Cacao Butter 1/2 C butter or […]
Years ago, 2011, the Britannia Community centre asked me if I would organize events for Diwali. I called upon my dear friend Mital Gorman and we put together a series of dazzling events.. from sari draping, diva painting, Bollywood dancing to samosa making. The samosa making workshop was so popular that we ended up with a second equally packed workshop. Here is a recipe for the samosa filling that Mital and I put together. You […]
I love making kale chips and do so often. I get the kale from @vanmarkets. Here is a batch about to go into the dehydrator. I usually have the heat settings on the lower side. Kale Chips are a perfect easy-to-make snack. They are healthy and crunchy and can be had on the go. Follow the below kale chips recipe made with all basic ingredients. Recipe: 2 bunches kale 1 C hemp seeds 1 bell […]
I was recently given recipes for various iced chai to make but felt that steeping black tea for as long as suggested made the tea bitter. I like my recipe below and have tested it favourably at events that I do. The fruit teas make a great substitute to fruit juices packed with sugar.Recipe works best with Assam Mint, Rooibos Spearmint, or caffeine free fruit teas.Steep caffeinated teas for 5 to 7 minutes. Caffeine free […]
When I find okra in the market, I always buy it. It is a favourite of mine especially when it is a little crunchy! I’ve been trying to cook it so it’s not slimy! I was really pleased with how this recipe turned out. You could also roast the okra in the oven and garnish with the fried onion – coconut sauce in this recipe. Almost any Indian market will carry fresh Curry (kari) leaves. Get […]
I had some over ripe avocados and thought it would be a shame to waste them. This recipe is a little taste of how I play with left overs! It is so much fun to look in my fridge & pantry and improvise. I managed to trick my sons into eating avocados. They don’t like them. How is that even possible? I told them this was a raspberry tart. I usually add 1 tsp of […]
My next-door neighbor Sean has mint growing wild. He handed me some mint leaves and I made him this chutney from other ingredients I had on hand. This one is a keeper. My chutneys never turn out the same as I often change the spices I use depending on if I want it spicy or not. Below is a simple and flavourful Cilantro Mint Chutney recipe. It goes well with Indian food. Ingredients: 1 cups […]
Studies have shown that phytic Acid is the #1 anti-nutrient found in seeds, nuts, legumes, and grains. It inhibits the absorption of calcium, magnesium, iron, copper, and zinc. Sprouting neutralizes phytic acid. Many enzymes that help with digestion are produced during the process of germination. I cannot adequately stress the importance of soaking and sprouting, thus eating live foods! It is a regular occurrence in our home and getting into this habit will become the […]
