The week between Christmas and New Year’s is the ultimate grey zone…. whether you’re on holidays or (kinda) working, the regular rules just don’t apply. These super green recipes are great at any time of year, but your body will thank you for giving it a vitamin blast on this particular week.

Curry is my go-to winter comfort food. It not only warms you up but is full of good-for-you spices that boost circulation and act as powerful antioxidants. The smell of a homemade curry simmering on the stove will make you swoon.

The quickest, most delicious breakfast going, Chia pudding is perfect for warm summer mornings. With health benefits that are through the roof (more calcium than milk, more antioxidants than blueberries and more Omega 3 than salmon), it's a meal that will keep you trucking.

Sometimes, in life, you just need a little chocolate. This version is packed with antioxidants, fibre, and good stuff so you can enjoy them while feeling good about yourself. Yes, these brownies are actually good for you! Enjoy them at tea time with your favourite herbal tea.

What's old is new again with this hearty winter classic. Chances are your grandparents made this often. Bone broth is an all-natural and ageless way to fortify yourself in winter, and it's making a comeback.

Enter the next big food revolution: Savoury dishes are making their way, ever so slowly, onto our plate for our first meal of the day. I've been called a quack for preferring dinner leftovers at breakfast for years now, but it seems I'm not alone. In many parts of the world, fish and hot peppers are more likely breakfast partners than french toast and maple syrup. A nice melding of these two approaches is emerging with Savoury Oatmeal.

July is Margarita season, folks, and this one is TO DIE FOR. It takes a little extra effort, but you’ll be famous on the cocktail circuit after serving it up. Full props to my brother-in-law for the inspiration!

aleo is a word you hear thrown around a lot lately. I'm no proponent of chucking grains out of your diet altogether, but some of these recipes, I have to admit, are ingenious. This high protein twist on pancakes is a really nice option to kickstart your day without that sluggish feeling carbs can give you first thing in the morning. Plus, they are absolutely scrumptious!

I had a version of this at a local bistro recently and it was one of the most memorable salads I’ve ever eaten. It represents everything that's fresh and delicious in farmer’s markets in the spring. Variations in produce occur depending on your region, but the whole idea is to throw in everything but the kitchen sink - as long as it’s growing where you are, the flavours will complement one another. Get ready to swoon…..

On a recent holiday, a local Italian restaurant featured a version of this melt-in-your mouth pasta as its specialty. This was no small boast; people really did come from far and wide for the charm, the decor, the great drinks, and of course, the mushroom pasta.

This menu item was so insanely delicious, that out of a grand total of five nights, I had this meal three times - if you can’t splurge on holiday, when can you splurge?? Here’s my version. Feel free to lighten it up if you wish by reducing the olive oil and cream (or to go whole hog and enjoy every tasty bite).

Nothing sticks to the ribs and warms your bones on those rainy spring days like homemade chicken soup. This version slowly simmers a whole chicken overnight to get all those essential minerals out of the bones. Adding fresh herbs and yummy market veggies to your homemade broth results in something that’s just plain magic. You can feel your body literally drinking in the nutrients. This is slow cooking at its best.

Caffeine isn’t the only game in town. Try these mid-day snacks to add a little spring to your step!

Herbal tea is a delicious alternative to water, and one of the best options to sip throughout the day. Tea has been used as a health tonic in cultures around the world since the dawn of civilization. Beyond its benefits as a nourishing and medicinal drink, it conjures up images of taking a moment for yourself – to recharge your batteries, digest a meal, or wind down after a long day.

Don’t feel like cooking or don’t have time for a lot of prep? Throw the ingredients of your choice in a blender and power your day. The combinations are endless, but here are a few key ingredients to include with your fruits and veggies. Experiment and see which ones you like best!

Curry seasonings are renowned for their healing properties, colourful hues, and warming qualities. They’re also plain old delicious, and possibly the best all-time cure for the common cold. Winter is a perfect time to try some new spices in your kitchen and experiment with curries of all varieties.