Recipes
Hazelnut Chocolate Baked Donuts
I have an incredible sweet recipe to share with you without any of the guilt. You need to try my Hazelnut Chocolate Baked Donuts. 🍩 The secret ingredient is Bonne Maman’s new Hazelnut & Cocoa Spread! These deliciously moist and fluffy donuts are the perfect bite size delights. They are uncomplicated to make and I bet you…
Dessert
|Healthy Ground Turkey Stroganoff
This morning I definitely felt a cooler breeze in the air. So that can only mean one thing: time for warming comfort food! My Healthy Ground Turkey Stroganoff is light and super satisfying. You can also make this dish in under 30 minutes. I love easy quick meals during the week to make. I choose…
Mains
|Crispy Zucchini & Corn Fritters
You need to try my delicious Crispy Zucchini and Corn Fritters! This is a perfect appetizer or snack and are completely gluten free and vegetarian. 🌽 This recipe is super simple to make and savoury! The perfect way to use up all the beautiful summer harvest. I love the combination of the zucchini and sweet…
Appetizer
|Classic Vichyssoise Soup (Creamy Leek & Potato)
Classic Vichyssoise Soup to keep you hydrated and cool this summer. This light recipe is super easy to make and hits the spot especially during these hot humid summer days. Essentially it is a creamy leek and potato soup, but there is something so delicious about this combo you cannot get enough of. You can…
Soups
|Peach Raspberry Crumble
This super simple, yet delicious Peach Raspberry Crumble dessert is always a crowd pleaser! I’ve been purchasing a lot of these gorgeous seasonal fruits from the market and what better way to enjoy them than in this dessert. My mother lives close to the countryside with lots of farmers stands around and they even have…
Dessert
|Peach Tomato Burrata Salad
Summer is in full swing and you can bet I am soaking up every little bit of sunshine. ☀️ My Peach Tomato Burrata Salad is sweet and savoury and the perfect side dish for the summer months. My mother lives in a beautiful rural neighbourhood that has some incredible local farms right outside her back…
Salad, Side Dishes
|Ultimate BBQ Grilled Pork Ribs
Summer is not over. Nothing screams summertime more than a great BBQ! ☀️ I can’t wait to share with you my Ultimate finger licking good BBQ Ribs on the grill. They are really easy to make and the perfect way to end summer. You just set it and forget it so that you can work on…
Mains
|Fresh Summer Corn Salad
Fresh Corn Salad is such a great refreshing summer salad and the perfect way to enjoy all the beautiful summer veggies from the garden or the farmer’s market. It’s corn season in Ontario and I can’t get enough of it! It has such an incredible sweet flavour and pairs well with these other ingredients. This…
Salad
|Southwest Chipotle Chicken Tacos
We’re kicking off summer right with my Southwest Chipotle Chicken Tacos. 🌮 You know we are using the good stuff so I have my @charcrust Southwest Chipotle Dry Rub Seasoning. I love this product because it seals in all the juices. It’s perfect for meats, fish and even vegetables! You can check out some of their amazing…
Mains
|Healthy Protein Blueberry Pancakes
Weekends are made for my Healthy Blueberry Pancakes! 🥞🫐 These pancakes are protein packed, refined sugar free and gluten free! So if you are like me, you won’t feel guilty eating a whole stack because they are so damn delicious and super fluffy. You can also meal prep these and just reheat if you need…
Brunch
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Hi, I'm Rachelle
The Vivacious Gourmet
I make delicious healthy recipes that are simple to make, with wholesome fresh ingredients.
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