It’s that time of year during the holidays where we’ve probably indulged in a few lot of extra treats, and our bodies are starting to betray us.  I know mine has.  I’m suffering from a runny nose as I type and am craving comfort food that will help combat my cold, clogging arteries, and growing waistline.  Try these recipes now and think of it as a way to prime yourself for upcoming new years indulgences and/or a head start on your resolutions. 

Miso Soup:  Turn a restaurant starter into a full meal that’s low in calories and high in comfort. Vegetarian/vegan.

Mexican Salad with Honey Lime Dressing: This salad is so fresh and flavourful, yet hearty and packed with protein to keep you full for hours. Omit seafood for vegetarian/vegan version.

Mushroom Soup: Adapted from Oliver & Bonacini’s popular soup, each mouthful is filled with mushroom-y goodness.  Dairy-free.

Baby Bok Choy: Delicious, inexpensive, healthy and fast. All my fave things rolled into one little dish.

Mexican Tortilla Soup: This dish is hearty, deliciously satisfying, and super easy to make – it’s a variation of traditional Mexican tortilla chicken soup (can swap shrimp for cooked chicken or omit for vegetarian/vegan option).

Baked Veggie Chips: You can eat entire bowls of kale and beet chips without piling on the calories or getting the chip hangovers of regular chips.

Viet-Lamb Vermicelli Salad (Bun): This Vietnamese dish consists of vermicelli rice noodles, veggies, fresh herbs, and meat (can swap lamb for chicken, pork or beef, or omit for vegetarian option).

Tuscan Tomato Soup: With minimal effort, you’ll end up with a massive amount of deeply flavoured and deeply satisfying soup.

Thai Shrimp Skewers: This recipe is one the fastest and easiest recipes and can be made even after a long day of work/commuting. Tastes like summer.

Wishing you a healthy and happy new year! xo