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Choco No Choco Smoothie

February 15, 2016 by Ariel 3 Comments

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There is a slight hint of chocolate flavours in this one but the recipe doesn’t call for any cacao or carob.  Instead it is packed with greatness like baby spinach, turmeric, hemp seeds and more… Will you dare try it?

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Filed Under: Drinks, Recipes, Smoothies Tagged With: Anjou Pears, Banana, blueberries, breakfast, cantaloup, coconut milk, easy, fresh, frozen blueberries, hemp seeds, quick, recipe, smoothie, turmeric

Maple & Carrot Semolina Cake

September 13, 2015 by Ariel 1 Comment

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Just tasted this beauty I made yesterday.

Usually, it’s not my style to let some freshly baked goods wait on the counter before being honoured by our palates but, by the time it had come to the right temperature, it was getting way too late for me to indulge in such decadence.  As a first “fall baking” project, I’m very pleased with the results and I’m sure you’ll be pleased to.  The final texture is extremely silky soft and dense, very close to a pound cake but with a nice variation because of the semolina flour.

Cut yourself a slice, toast it the traditional way or put in the oven for a few minutes before devouring it with melted butter or cream cheese spread on top..  It’s worth it.

Bon Appétit!

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Filed Under: Bread, Cakes, Maple Flavored, Recipes, Sweets Tagged With: autumn, baking, baking powder, bread, cake, carrot, carrot rice, coconut oil, cream cheese, easy, eggs, fall, fresh, ginger, maple, n.01 durum flour, recipe, saigon cinnamon, semolina flour, sweet, syrup, vietnamese cinnamon

Happy Beetroot & Green Apple Salad

May 20, 2015 by Ariel 1 Comment

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Did you know beetroots and green apples are a match made in heaven?!  Yes it is!

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The tanginess of the Granny Smith’s apples with the sweetness of the beetroots blend PERFECTLY and should definitely be use together more often.   Right there, on the top of my head, I’m thinking of a puff pastry with thin sliced of apples, beetroots, green onions, goat cheese and maybe a bit of thyme and spicy oil to make some seriously delicious and gorgeous little tarts.   Who knows, this might become a future project…

#NowImHungry

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Filed Under: Popular Diets, Recipes, Salads, Vegetarian, Zesty Tagged With: apple cider vinegar, apples, avocado oil, beet, beetroots, beets, easy, fresh, granny smith apples, green apples, Mint, pepper, pink, quick, recipe, salad, salt, summer, sunshine

Fruity Panela Salad with a Tangy Pomegranate Dressing

May 10, 2015 by Ariel Leave a Comment

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It’s too hot outside and you don’t feel like breaking your head too much?

No worries, I have a solution for you.

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Filed Under: Gluten Free, Recipes, Salads, Vegetables, Vegetarian Tagged With: carrots noodles, cucumber, dressing, easy, fresh, fruits, garlic, ginger, grated, green onion, mango, mexican cheese, minced, panela cheese, pomegranate juice, quick, recipe, salad, soy sauce, steamed, straberries, tomatoes, under 30 minutes

Butternut Squash Curry

April 27, 2015 by Ariel 1 Comment

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This curry is perfect for dinner nights where you don’t feel like breaking your head too much and still look like you did.  I like the simplistic ingredients in this recipe, no complications, no pretension…. and no fuss!
A delicious and humble “stew” like dish that can conquer the pickiest palates.
…it looks pretty fancy too doesn’t it?  *^_^*
Bon Appétit!

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Filed Under: Gluten Free, Recipes, Stews & Curries, Vegetables, Vegetarian Tagged With: basil, butternut, carrots, coconut milk, comfort food, curry, easy, fresh, garlic, ginger, green onions, humble, leaves, recipe, squash, stew, winter

No Fuss Grilled Hummus & Tomato Toast

April 9, 2015 by Ariel 1 Comment

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Because it doesn’t have to be complicated to be delicious.  Here’s a simple recipe with easy to find, local ingredients that you can make at any time of the day!  Part of the #NoRecipe trend on twitter… it could easily be become a fun appetizer if cut in small pieces.

Enjoy!

No Fuss Grilled Hummus Toast
 
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Prep time
5 mins
Cook time
2 mins
Total time
7 mins
 
Author: ZestyandSpicy.com
Recipe type: Easy Breezy
Ingredients
  • Rye Bread Slice
  • Roasted Garlic Hummus
  • Fresh Tomatoes from the Garden
  • 6 years old Cheddar Cheese (or any other strong cheese)
  • Chopped Coriander for the garnish
Instructions
  1. - Toast the bread
  2. - Spread your hummus
  3. - Add the sliced tomatoes, cheese on top and grill for 1-2 minutes in the oven (on broil)
  4. - Sprinkle the freshly chopped coriander leaves
  5. watch out, it might be hot.... Bon Appetit!
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Filed Under: Finger Food, Recipes, Snacks, Vegetables, Vegetarian Tagged With: 6 years old cheddar, Ariel, ariel rebel, cilantro, coriander, easy, fresh, local ingredients, no fuss, recipe, roasted garlic hummus, rye bread, sliced, strong cheddar, toast, tomatoes

Marinated Cauliflowers & Tomatoes Appetizers

March 31, 2015 by Ariel 1 Comment

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It’s one of those recipes that will make you look like you actually took time to think about your “concept” when it fact it was the easiest and…let’s say it… laziest recipe ever 😛 lol!

If I may suggest, serve the whole thing right on the baking sheet, for a rustic look, and add some chopped cilantro or basil as a little happy green colour to your presentation.

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Filed Under: Appetizer, Recipes, Vegetables Tagged With: appetizer, apple cider vinegar, Ariel, ariel rebel, cauliflower, cauliflower florets, cumin powder, easy, fresh, garlic, green olives, marinated, no fuss, olive oil, pepper, prepare in advance, quick, recipe, sea salt, tomatoes

Basil Lover Green Smoothie

March 18, 2015 by Ariel 1 Comment

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I love the subtile, yet noticeable taste of the basil leaves in this one…

For who isn’t super fan of the extremely sweet smoothies (like me), this mildly sweet, yet tangy drink might just be what you needed.

Good Morning!

Green Smoothie Life
 
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Prep time
3 mins
Total time
3 mins
 
Author: ZestyAndSpicy.com
Recipe type: Smoothie
Cuisine: Healthy
Ingredients
  • 1 banana,
  • 1 green apple,
  • Juice of ½ lime,
  • 4 strawberries,
  • ¼ cup fresh basil,
  • 1 big curled kale leave,
  • ½ cup of almond/coconut milk
Instructions
  1. - Blend all the ingredients
  2. - Enjoy!
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Filed Under: Drinks, Recipes, Smoothies Tagged With: almond milk, almond/coconut milk, apple, Ariel, ariel rebel, Banana, basil, Curled Leaves Kale, drink, fresh, green, green apple, kale, leaves, lime, Max, Max Rebel, Montreal, Nomad, Q-Liquid, recipe, smoothie, strawberries, Travel

Strawberries, Green Apples Quinoa Salad

June 20, 2014 by Ariel 2 Comments

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Filed Under: Breakfast, Gluten Free, Maple Flavored, Recipes, Salads, Vegetarian Tagged With: basil, fresh, health, healthy, maple, quinoa, recipe, salad, strawberries, syrup, vegan, vegetarian

Green Spinach Pesto

April 1, 2014 by Ariel 3 Comments

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Here’s a fun and “jazzed up” pesto recipe made with fresh baby spinach, hemp seeds, arugula, coriander, Parmesan and more!    The first time I made this, it was to go with some homemade raviolis stuffed with light ricotta and feta cheese and ohhhhhh!  …I made a lot of happy tummy that night.

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To make the pasta sauce, I stretched a few tablespoons of this pesto with coconut milk and a tab more garlic (I’m obsessed with garlic so taste before adding more) and just like that, I had made an flavorful and creamy sauce.  Later that week, I used it for grilling some juicy steaks and even made a dip for the meat!  Both experiences were very welcomed by everybody who had the chance to taste it and now it’s your turn to try 🙂

Hope you like it!

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Filed Under: Popular Diets, Recipes, Sauces, Vegetables, Vegetarian, Zesty Tagged With: 2014, ariel rebel, arielrebel, arugula, basil, cook, cooking, coriander, eat, fresh, hemp seeds, lemon, olive oil, parmesan, pasta, pesto, raviolis, recipe, sauce, spinach, zesty and spicy, zestyandspicy

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