Want your kiddos to eat more greens but struggling to get them excited about it? Make a “Shrek Smoothie”. Loaded with immune-boosting whole foods, fiber, omega-3s, hydration and flavour, a green smoothie is a great way to boost daily intake of nourishment for tiny humans. Mix the following ingredients in a blender and enjoy! 1…
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Why I Love Creating Curries… Try This #betterwithblix Veggie-Packed Recipe
Indian food is one of my absolute favourite types of cuisine because it is so full of flavour, incorporates spice, and always filling. This week, I decided to make this Indian-food inspired dish – I made a large batch which I feasted on for days. While this curry was delicious on Day One, the flavours…
Haystacks – My Family’s Favourite Dinner
Growing up, we ate Haystacks about once a week. I didn’t realize the rest of the world was ALSO eating haystacks, but just calling them Taco Salad! I like to think of Haystacks like taco salad on steroids – they are often loaded with added veggies like olives and cucumber. They’re a great meal to…
Wrap Up Those Veggies!
Fresh veggies, wild rice and a little bit of grass fed beef from my uncle & aunt’s farm in McBride. All in a rice wrap – one of my favourite meals. I love keeping a few wraps handy for times when I have leftover grains (quinoa or rice) and have a handful of veggies around…
Freeze Veggies for Quick Suppers
Quick Meal Tip: Freeze chopped onions, garlic, bell peppers and carrots in small bags. If you’re short on time, grab a bag out of the freezer and toss in the pan to get your stir fry made in half the time! Just add greens and any other fresh stir fry veggies you have available. Did…