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This hearty and comforting soup is layered with the robust flavours of roasted vegetables, chewy sausage, grassy quinoa, earthy beans, and smoked cheese. The result is a bold, protein-packed soup that’s sure to help you feel extra cozy on a winter night. For a Mexican twist, swap the chicken or turkey sausage for smoky, spicy chorizo. The soup makes excellent leftovers, but you’ll need to add additional liquid as the quinoa will soak up the water as it sits.

A Valentine’s Day-worthy dessert made with love, these cakes are sweetened naturally with dried plums for a rich, fudgy consistency. The cayenne adds a slight fiery kick, making the dessert feel extra cozy. The raspberry coulis, sauce made from puréed fruits, adds a burst of fresh flavour and vibrant colour. The cakes can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, but they are best served at room temperature or warmed through. 

Silken tofu certainly lives up to its name in this silky-soft pudding flavoured with seductively rich chocolate. This sexy, protein-packed treat gets an extra boost of love with potassium-rich maca root, which is thought to have mood- and libido-boosting powers. The maca root lends a slight butterscotch flavour to the pudding, which also gets a shot of cinnamon and cayenne. When topped with a cherry compote, the result is a luscious and creamy delight.

Lean into your adventurous side and prepare carpaccio at home with this easy-to-make and satisfying dish that’s perfect for two. Pounded thin and drizzled in a bright dressing of pomegranate molasses, olive oil, and balsamic vinegar, the final product is topped with fresh arugula and pomegranate seeds for a tart and tangy flavour burst.

Zinc-rich mussels mingle with saffron, a delicious mood booster, in a luscious broth with coconut milk and ginger, creating a rich, warm dish that’s perfect for sharing. A final dash of orange zest provides the finishing touch of bright, zingy flavour.

Sensuous textures and flavours come together in this impressive pancake, perfect for a sultry dinner for two with enough leftovers to eat for breakfast the next day. Easy to incorporate, figs are seared in butter and then bathed in an eggy batter poured into a hot pan. The batter rises impressively in the oven, and the rich berry flavours of the figs are boosted with tangy goat cheese and pieces of raw honeycomb sprinkled with chili flakes.

The lore of oyster’s aphrodisiac prowess may seem cliché, but it could indeed be backed up by its rich zinc content. In this presentation, they’re eaten raw with a subtle mignonette that’s flavoured with mild shallots and shapely, sweet Bosc pear.

End your day with dessert that doubles as gut support. Cinnamon-stewed pears are layered with creamy coconut chia pudding and crunchy maple granola. Sweet, spiced, and deeply comforting―it’s the perfect closing chapter to your reset day.

By dinnertime, your body craves hearty fuel―but that doesn’t mean heavy. This fire bowl layers lean ground beef and bison with charred Brussels sprouts, kale, roasted sweet potatoes, and a zippy chili-lime sauce. It’s colourful, satisfying, and muscle-supportive, yet leaves you feeling light enough to take on tomorrow.

Forget packaged snack mixes. These roasted cashews, almonds, peanuts, and pecans are tossed in a maple-chili glaze until caramelized, spicy, and crunchy. They hit the sweet-savoury spot while delivering protein and healthy fats that stabilize blood sugar between meals.

Trade your second coffee for this vibrant beetroot latte―frothy, vanilla-kissed, and spiced with cinnamon. Beets naturally increase nitric oxide, which helps blood vessels relax and improve circulation. Blend them with protein powder, and you’ve got a cozy drink that doubles as muscle fuel.

Sometimes the best way to reset is with bold flavour. These grain-free tacos are stuffed with scrambled eggs, tangy kimchi, and a drizzle of creamy avocado dressing. The result is savoury, gut-friendly, and protein-rich―exactly what you want to carry you through a busy afternoon.

If you thought pancakes couldn’t be part of a detox, think again. These bright green stacks get their glow from spinach and matcha, blended with hearty oats for fibre and slow energy release. A dollop of roasted coconut “whipped cream” makes them feel indulgent, but every bite works hard for your health.

In this delicious way to use up leftover New Year’s Eve smoked salmon, one of salmon’s best friends, asparagus, is happy to help bring the veg to this rich and vibrant chowder. The chowder’s naturally thick texture comes from potatoes, forgoing the usual heavy cream. Finished with a generous helping of herbs, it’s full of that lemony, anise taste of which fresh dill is the champion.

This soup takes a shortcut to flavour by adding ginger, garlic, and a dash of heat to your favourite vegetable stock. It’s further enriched with mushrooms, soy sauce, and a dash of peanut butter for a rich broth that’s poured over prepared vegetables, in this case edamame, bok choy, carrots, and green onion. Feel free to vary the ingredients with whatever you have in your fridge. You can kick the spice level up by serving it with a spoonful of your favourite chili oil.

The simplicity of this soup, which comes together in about 20 minutes, belies its sophisticated flavour. After building a solid flavour base from a standard mirepoix of carrots, onions, and celery, the chickpeas are simmered in vegetable broth until the vegetables are tender. A heap of healthy greens with a dash of zingy, bright flavour, starring tarragon and lemon juice, adds the finishing touches.

With its warm fragrant spices and rich tomato sauce, this excellent vehicle for using up leftover turkey or roast chicken will be a recipe you’ll want to have on repeat. Save yourself some time by using a store-bought rotisserie chicken, which will yield lots of delicious tender meat and the basis of a rich stock. A touch of sweetness from prunes lends a special touch to this hearty stew that’s finished with toasted sesame seeds and fresh, fragrant parsley.

This creamy, puréed soup can be made from scratch but makes an excellent vehicle for using up leftover cooked cauliflower. Thickened with potatoes and cashews, this bisque has a rich, creamy texture with just a hint of garlic. Don’t skip the final touch of lemon thyme oil―a surprise bright flavour boost.

Lavender isn’t just for spring—it’s an evergreen herb that brings year-round beauty and flavour to your kitchen. This no-cook fudge recipe is a great example of its diversity. Lavender is gently infused throughout, giving it a kiss of floral flavour. To solidify its standing as a main ingredient, lavender can also be used as a garnish. Lavender contains the compound linalool, which has been shown to help reduce anxiety and promote relaxation, so this fudge might just boost your mood ― and your dessert game.

This woodsy, one-pan meal feels like something you’d cook over an open fire—but comes together easily on the stovetop. The pine needles infuse the fish with a gentle, woodsy aroma, balanced by buttery potatoes, tender kale, and a bright, winey broth. If pine boughs aren’t within reach, feel free to substitute a mixture of other evergreen herbs as the base of this dish.

This play on a comforting bowl of chicken soup is the ultimate cold weather comfort dish. Sage stars in this dish, speckling fluffy dumplings that add a textural contrast to the aromatic broth. Most sage found in grocery stores is classified as Common Sage, though there are many varieties, both edible and ornamental. Sage’s ability to stay green year-round is thanks to its aromatic oils and the tiny hairs on its leaves, which minimize water loss and allow the plant to endure wintery weather.

Fresh, fragrant, and ready all year long to elevate even the simplest dish, thyme is always in season. In this creamy, lemony pasta, thyme adds a subtle earthiness that brightens the rich sauce and brings balance to every bite. There’s also a secret ingredient that adds a silky richness to the sauce without the need for vegan cream or butter―corn!

This refreshing winter fruit salad makes a satisfying accompaniment to breakfast or a great pack-and-go snack. Rosemay and juniper are often paired together as rosemary’s herbaceous, slightly peppery notes enhance the piney and citrusy character of juniper berries. The rosemary juniper syrup is versatile, too: perfect for a cocktail or for adding a touch of sweetness to your next coffee or tea.

An aromatic combo of cinnamon and toasted almonds is bound together with sweet, rich dates for a delicious nutty base that’s topped with creamy, smooth, and tangy cherry decadence. Nutrient dense and topped with dark chocolate, these little “cheesecake” minis are completely dairy free and can be enjoyed at room temperature or frozen―either way, they’re delicious!