Photo courtesy Mystee Maisonet.

Kale Waldorf Salad

Kale is the new lettuce. This salad is antioxidant-rich and loaded with phytonutrients.

Photo courtesy Mystee Maisonet

Hemp Hot Chocolate

This nutritious hot chocolate is sure to warm you this winter! My favourite sweetener is hazelnut flavored agave syrup but raw honey or maple syrup are equally delicious. If using honey or maple syrup to sweeten, try a pinch of cayenne and a 1/4 tsp. of ground cinnamon for a Mexican twist. -2 cups very warm water (remove from the…

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Banana Chia Seed Pudding

Looking for something new for breakfast? White chia seeds lend a gelatinous, tapioca-like quality to this satisfying breakfast pudding. It takes only minutes to prepare but needs 30 minutes for the chia to soften and expand. I often throw all of the ingredients into a sealed container and then simply stir it to enjoy after the gym. Makes 4 servings -1/2 cup…

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Pumpkin Pie with Ginger Pecan Streusel Topping

Mystee brings us an amazing pumpkin pie recipe, just in time for Thanksgiving! Looks like it’ll be a labour of love to make, but it definitely looks like it’s worth it! – Highline   This pie won awards two years in a row in our local Harvest Festival and Farmer’s Market pie contests! I always roast fresh sugar pumpkins and then freeze…

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Watermelon Mint Slushie

We are loving this slushie treat for a warm summer’s day. Where are you sipping (slurping) yours?  I always have fresh frozen watermelon in the freezer in the summer so that this drink is readily available. It can either be puréed in a blender or food processor without any additional liquid to create a sorbet or with a little added water or…

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My Morning Smoothie

Makes 1 This is a simple go-to breakfast for quick nutrition! I always have a freezer full of frozen berries and bananas and raw nuts so that this smoothie is readily available. If you don’t have a Vitamix blender (high performance), make sure you blend a little bit longer to ensure that the nuts and dates are pureed. Ingredients -a…

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Wild Waldorf Salad

 Our Queen of Vegetarian Goodness, Mystee, has done it again with this easy-to-make recipe for Wild Waldorf Salad. We suggest preparing a batch for the week ahead: you’ll be happy you did when you open that fridge door! – Highline Wild rice is actually a seed from a marsh grass, rather than a grain. It is far superior nutritionally to…

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A Warm, Sweet Treat on a Winter’s Day

It is hard to believe fall has come and gone, and winter has most definitely reached The Rockies! I don’’t know about you, but personally, I am starting to crave a little warmth in my diet, especially in the mornings and evenings. The perfect solution – stewed fruit! It’’s super easy to make, warms you up to the core, and…

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Do It Up, Butternut!

Does fresh snow and cold weather have you craving something warm and cozy? This recipe’s a winner! Just to be safe, better make an extra big pot of this soup to last you all week…more powder in the forecast! -Highline Butternut squash is one of my all time fall faves!!! This delightful butternut squash and red lentil soup is all…

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Baked Kale Chips

Summer is the season of potlucks, and we want you to get raving reviews the next time you whip out your contribution to picnic time. Bring a batch of Mystee’s Baked Kale Chips, and you’re sure to score some serious bonus points. – Highline These crispy chips are coated with a cheddar like coating made from pureed cashews and nutritional…

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