Snacks + Sides

 · 4 min read

Cheesesteak Stuffed Peppers: The Low-Carb Way To Eat Your Favorite Sandwich

One of the hardest parts of being an adult is choosing what to prepare for dinner. It’s a seemingly inconsequential issue, I know, but it’s one we cannot run from. Even those who have been in the routine of cooking for years still face that elusive answer almost every day. Whenever we crave something in […]

Sarah Biren

Sarah Biren

Founder of The Creative Palate

 · 4 min read

9 Satisfying Mushroom Soup Recipes To Keep You Warm All Winter

Mmm-mmm. Is there anything better than a hot bowl of soup on a freezing cold day? If there is, scientists have yet to discover it. And what goes better with winter weather than a thick and hearty mushroom soup? If you’re in the mood to whip up something cozy for dinner, give one of these […]

Kate Harveston

Kate Harveston

Health & Lifestyle Journalist

 · 4 min read

White Chocolate Oatmeal Cranberry Cookies (Gluten-free & Vegan Options)

Since the chocolate chip cookie was invented in 1939, the recipe has been changed many times to incorporate peanut butter, nuts, cinnamon, spices, caramel, or whatever flavor people preferred. [1] Nowadays, as health conscientiousness grows, along with gluten allergies, there’s a lot of guilt associated with the classic treat. As the holiday season begins, along […]

Sarah Biren

Sarah Biren

Founder of The Creative Palate

 · 3 min read

Parmesan Cauliflower Bites Will Be Your Newest Obsession

Think cauliflower for your next snack! These cauliflower bites are an easy and delicious side dish to whip up, that is, if they are not all eaten before the meal even starts. Cauliflower is becoming an increasingly popular vegetable, and for good reason. It’s healthy, low in carbohydrates, and tastes yummy with almost everything. You […]

Sarah Biren

Sarah Biren

Founder of The Creative Palate

 · 2 min read

How to Make Gluten-Free Sugar Cookies with 3 Ingredients

When you were little, was your favorite time of the year Christmas? (We’re sure it still is!) There is something simply magical about the winter holiday season. From wrapping gifts and singing Christmas carols to ice skating and drinking hot cocoa, there is one tradition that lives on in many homes across North America. Baking […]

Sarah Biren

Sarah Biren

Founder of The Creative Palate

 · 9 min read

6 Cast Iron Skillet Bread Recipes That Are Actually Good for You

As the fall season approaches us we start to shift to comfort foods and I know in our home that includes freshly baked bread. One of my favourite ways to bake bread is in a cast-iron skillet and if you have ever had freshly baked cast iron skillet bread you will know just how yummy […]

Tammy Catania

Tammy Catania

Registered Holistic Nutritionist

 · 2 min read

Keto-Friendly Chocolatey Crunch Bars (No Refined Sugar, No Grains, No Dairy, No Eggs)

Dinners are simple. Lunches are do-able. But sticking to healthy snacks? That’s tough. The most common downfall people have when trying to stick to healthy eating habits are their snack choices. Unlike dinners and lunches, which are planned ahead of time, snacks are often an impulsive decision based on convenience (and how overwhelmingly delicious that cupcake […]

Sarah Biren

Sarah Biren

Founder of The Creative Palate

 · 1 min read

Slice Sweet Potatoes, Put Them in a Muffin Pan for the Healthiest Snack

It’s the time of year when family and friends gather to eat and celebrate. If you are looking for a showstopper to display your culinary talents, we have a simple, delectable and healthy recipe you can serve as a dinner side or a mouthwatering appetizer. This delicious Parmesan sweet potato snack recipe will wow your […]

Sarah Biren

Sarah Biren

Founder of The Creative Palate

 · 2 min read

Lemon Poppy Seed Zucchini Bread Recipe [Gluten Free]

Gluten free baked goods don’t always hit quite the same, but this recipe is top notch in my view. It’s one of my favorites, alongside my gluten free strawberry bread. Quitting gluten doesn’t have to mean your meals will always be boring! A surprisingly versatile ingredient can help you bring some new life to your […]

Brittany Hambleton

Brittany Hambleton

The Hearty Soul Team

 · 2 min read

How to Make Delicious Coconut Lemon Pudding

This low-carb, ketogenic-style recipe is loaded with collagen protein that helps improve your skin, hair, nails, joints, and intestinal membrane. Grass-fed beef gelatin or collagen protein is an outstanding protein source! This coconut lemon pudding recipe is a must-have for any ketoer really needing a sweet dessert. I like to use lemon or vanilla flavored […]

Brittany Hambleton

Brittany Hambleton

The Hearty Soul Team