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Lemons are the star of the show in this easy pasta recipe. This recipe uses not only the zest, but caramelized slices too!

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Allow us to rhapsodize for a moment about lemons. Unassuming as the lemon may seem, it’s kind of a culinary rock star. Acidity is an essential element of cooking—it helps balance and enhance flavors—and a squeeze of lemon juice is a surefire way to add acid to any dish. In this recipe, lemons get a chance to shine two ways: as zest and in caramelized slices. Because when life gives us a lemon, we’ll use the whole thing!

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Cauliflower is available in stores all year long, and can easily be paired with olives and oranges to create this dish.

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This is pretty much an all-weather dish, but it’s particularly great in winter when there’s nothing green comin’ out of the ground. Cauliflower is something you can always get at the grocery, and the same goes for olives and oranges. Plus the flavors work really nicely together—starchy, salty, and sweet.

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These buffalo cauliflower bites with a kick are crispy, cheesy, and pair perfectly with a homemade ranch dip.

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I’ve always loved to experiment with cauliflower. Way back in the early days when I first started cooking, and even before I launched Half Baked Harvest, I would make buffalo cauliflower bites for family dinners. The rounded florets reminded me of a breaded chicken nugget, which is why I first thought to coat them in a spicy sauce. Nowadays, I make these black pepper buffalo cauliflower bites, which have a touch more kick to them. Before roasting, I toss the florets with a homemade buffalo sauce spiced with black pepper and smoky paprika, then I roll them in panko bread crumbs, Parmesan, and cheddar. These are definitely not your usual buffalo wing gameday fare, but in my opinion, they’re so much better, especially with my quickfix homemade ranch dip.

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This Moroccan tagine recipe is perfect for any night of the week with options to prepare in your slow cooker or pressure cooker.

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Vegetables are a big part of Moroccan cooking, and whenever I’m making vegetarian soups and stews I tend to use a mix of Moroccan-inspired flavors. I make this tagine whenever I’m craving a detox or simply a good amount of spice, vegetables, and protein. You can prepare this whole recipe in the slow cooker or the pressure cooker, making it a great option any night of the week. Just throw everything in, set it, and come back to a colorful pot of warm vegetables, spices, and chickpeas. My favorite way to serve this is over steamed couscous with a side of warm naan.

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With its antioxidant-rich vegetables and uplifting flavor, this Thai coconut soup recipe will satisfy your taste buds.

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Inspired by our love of Thai food, this soup supplies the body with antioxidant-rich vegetables, and thanks to all the garlic, ginger, and onion, it is full of uplifting flavor and immune- supportive benefits. We like adding lime juice, full of vitamin C, for the immune system, and cilantro, which has antibacterial properties, because they both add an incredible freshness. Enjoy this soup when you have an appetite for something with lots of zest!
 

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Kichadi is an Indian dish meant to rebalance the body. For those on their cancer journey, this recipe will reinvigorate your body.

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Many years ago, I spent some time in India and regularly ate homemade kichadi, a comforting dish that really helped me when I felt sick. Kichadi is an ancient Indian dish that is synonymous with healing. It’s meant to rebalance the body by supporting digestion and stimulating digestive fire. The recipe below is our take on it, but it still captures the essence of this restorative meal. It cooks into a soothing, warm stew that stimulates appetite and eases the stomach, mainly because of the spices. This is one of the best mains to eat wherever you are on your cancer journey; it can ease most side effects as well as reinvigorate your body and spirit. 

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Make this golden turmeric milk before bed for calming effect, and to reap all the health benefits that turmeric provides.

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This comforting golden milk gets its signature color from turmeric. Turmeric is a spice that contains curcumin, which reduces inflammation. Eastern medicinal practices have been recommending golden turmeric milk for centuries! In recent years, we’ve been able to scientifically connect turmeric with all sorts of health benefits. Plus, golden milk is calming before bed. Drink this and you’re pretty much guaranteed a night of sweet dreams.

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Enjoy this honey-mustard chicken as a salad or sandwich. The tangy-sweet glaze is so addictive, we know you're going to love it.

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Warning: The tangy-sweet honey mustard glaze here is addictive. This quick-and-easy meal-prep recipe has it all—starch, protein, and vegetables—plus, it’s totally versatile, so you won’t tire of it. Whether you prepare this dish as a salad, sandwich, or bowl, we know you’ll love it.

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This recipe for roasted beet dip will be a hit at your next gathering. Serve with cucumber slices or brown rice crackers.

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I adore roasted beets so I just assume everyone else loves beets, but that’s not always the case. If you’re one of those people who find their earthy taste a bit much, I promise I can change your mind with this super-creamy and incredibly flavourful dip. The roasted garlic adds a wonderful flavour that’s not overpowering, but if you don’t have time to roast it, you can use fresh garlic instead—but you will only need one to two cloves of fresh garlic, not the whole bulb! From a health perspective beets are absolute superstars. They contain a plethora of phytonutrients that aid your liver in detoxification. They are also blood-building and energizing. And kids love this dip, so it’s a surefire winner for the whole family.

If you’re entertaining, serve this dip along with my Cauliflower Hummus (page 78) and you’ll have two winners at your party! I like to serve the dips with either cucumber slices or brown rice crackers.

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Tacos are a good meal idea for any time of day! This recipe with eggs, avocado, and a little heat, is perfect for breakfast.

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Tacos are a good idea any time of year—or any time of day! I honestly can’t think of any reason not to make them. But the funny thing is, tacos for a long time were something I only ate at restaurants or drooled over on Instagram. One day, after realizing I’d saved at least thirty-five different #tacotuesday photos to my phone, I decided to make them myself. What a joyous idea! They are so easy and you can’t screw them up!

These breakfast tacos are super balanced. They have protein from the eggs and beans, good fats from the avocado and egg yolk, pops of flavour and heat, and lots of fibre. This is the perfect recipe for feeling fabulous for the whole dang day! You could use whatever tortilla shell you prefer. I like both corn tortillas and raw tortillas made from vegetables and flax seeds, which you can usually find at your local health food store. And if you’re like me and you prefer scrambled eggs, you can do that too.