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Grab the Garbanzos: 6 Tasty Chickpea Recipes

Whenever I hit the grocery store, I always stock up on chickpeas. Also known as garbanzo beans, these cute little beige legumes are a great source of protein, fiber, potassium, iron, magnesium, vitamin B6 and vitamin C. They’re inexpensive and super versatile in the kitchen, adding interesting texture and … Read more »

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Pass the Peas, Please! 6 Delicious Recipes

One of my fondest childhood memories involves picking pea pods straight off the bush at my grandparents’ farm on the outskirts of Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan. I just loved popping open the pods and … Read more »

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Beeting Around The Bush: How to Make Beet Ketchup

We all know ketchup is a requirement with summertime food. It’s impossible to imagine favorites like fresh ground burgers and crispy fries without ketchup—even if you’re opting for a turkey patty and sweet potato version. But regular ol’ ketchup is often loaded with high-fructose corn syrup and it’s a … Read more »

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Melon 6 Ways

I made the totally amazing excellent discovery the other day (and probably many of you did as well if you’re on Pinterest) that watermelon pizza is a thing. I don’t mean replacing the pineapple on your Hawaiian pizza with watermelon, but using watermelon wedges in place of the pizza pie and adding toppings like fresh fruit, dried fruit, nuts… Read more »

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6 Winter Foods Transformed for Summer

I don’t want to bring bad luck on anyone, but it appears that winter in North America is basically behind us. The sun’s out, the days are longer, and we have more time to perch on our patios with friends and family. If you’re like me, you’re happy to leave the cold months in the real-view mirror, but there are a few foods and flavors often enjoyed over the winter that you don’t want to forget entirely. The answer? Make like the seasons and change them, to better suit the weather.… Read more »

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3 Tasty Grey Smoothie Recipes to Try

While doing research and developing my 5-ingredient smoothies, I noticed that some of my smoothies didn’t come out the way I thought they would. Instead of bright pinks and blues that I pictured falling from Pinterest into my glass, I often got sludge-like substances that looked more like freshly poured concrete or something out of a puddle… in a parking lot… in a bad part of town… after it rained.… Read more »