recipes Archives - Melissa Traynor

20Jul

Snappy ‘Slam Dunk’ Eats

Disclaimer: Snappy Grains reached out to me about their product, and after I reviewed it and what they stand for, I did accept and that’s why you are reading this. We like to ‘colour [...]

30Nov

Want to lose weight?

…some research proves a big breakfast is the first step. In reality, it is a very individual thing. For the most part, yes, eating a high protein breakfast with some complex fiber-rich [...]

22Oct

Almond Butter Coconut Cups

I was having a conversation the other day with a new client, who also happens to be a food scientist…cool right! We were chatting about people’s ideas of who and what a chef vs a [...]

26Sep

A Mish-Mash of Mmmmmm

I love this time of the year for the hearty foods that come around. Knowing that fall is coming, I decided to make and share with you, another of my ‘big pots of goodness’. This one [...]

14Aug

Be an Elephant A friend of mine, who on numerous occasions helps others with his knowledge bombs or otherwise, gave me some insight into a helpful tool. To repay him, I made him some cookies from [...]

29Jun

A special spice that helps your muscles recover!

I am here to tell you about a special spice that is an anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory which means reduced swelling of muscles and joints, as well as reduced sore muscles! This wonder spice is [...]

21Dec

An Offensive Post About Breakfast or Pre-Workout Meals

Ok first of all, I love these guys ;-D Below is a kick ass recipe from the A-team at Thug Kitchen . I want you to have this with a complete protein source because protein matters! All you need to [...]

01Dec

Parsnip Cauliflower Crust Cake

Since gratin originally referred to the tasty crust left behind in the pan after baking, I figured to change the name to something more semantically appealing- Parsnip Cauliflower Crust Cake. Is [...]

20Sep

High Protein Beet Brownies

There are so many beet brownie recipes out there, many are delicious, but I have not found one high in protein. This is why I decided to make the kitchen my lab today. I am not a chef by any [...]