These gorgeous sweet potato beet burger patties are quick, easy and tremendously delicious! Juicy, sweet beets and creamy sweet potatoes mixed with onions, bread crumbs and earthy spices. All flavourful, simple and easy-to-find ingredients. The result is a real crowd-pleaser, hearty, and a very yummy burger. Beets provide loads of antioxidants, […]
Summer is on the way and light, fresh foods are my inspiration these days. I crave the lighter fare with the changing season. This Asian Salad is fresh, bright, crunchy and flavourful. A rainbow on your table. The crisp vegetables with a drizzle of peanut dressing is perfect as a […]
A sensation on your table, this is a seriously beautiful and delicious dish. The eggplant is sauteed until crispy, smoky and cooked in a rich sweet and spicy savory sauce. This vegan dish is very satisfying, both as a side or a main served over rice or noodles. I ate […]
This Chana Masala (Savoury Chickpeas) recipe has loads of flavor and is naturally vegan and gluten free. Loaded with nutrition, chickpeas earn their place as a healthful and key staple of any diet. So easy to make, this classic dish tastes better than take out! This recipe is everything I […]
Who doesn’t love potatoes! I can eat them anytime, anyway. These Savoury Potatoes are quick and easy. This year I actually grew baby potatoes in a big pot in my backyard. I filled a large pot with some good soil and then buried the potatoes. My harvest pictured below. The […]
This comforting, vegan Pumpkin Soup is quick, simple and awesomely delicious! It’s quick because it uses canned pumpkin puree and simple because it’s an easy one-pot soup that cooks up in 30 minutes. The pumpkin puree can be made at home by roasting the pumpkin but I was short on […]
This recipe is exactly what I crave on those chilly Autumn evenings when the air is cool and crisp. A quick, simple, hearty and comforting stew. This Vegetable and Tofu Stew is ready in 1 hour or less and made with simple, fresh and nourishing ingredients. Chunks of extra-firm tofu, […]
This vibrant soup is outrageously delicious and amazingly simple to make. It’s creamy, rich, healthy and comforting. This vegan and gluten-free roasted pepper soup is enhanced by the addition of fresh herbs and puréed cashews. The plant (or coconut) milk and cashew puree make this soup exceptionally creamy and transform […]
Green Goddess Pasta is a beautiful and delicious dish that’s full of flavor and color thanks to the broccoli and spinach leaves. When you’re craving something comforting and creamy but also healthy, this is it! You will get your dose of greens along with the comfort of a cozy bowl […]
This soup, made with squash, split pea lentils and coconut milk is a comforting way to use that hearty Fall bounty. It’s delicious and loaded with savoury depth. Yellow split peas, squash and onions are all simmered together with coconut milk and an assortment of warm, aromatic spices. And it […]
This Eggplant Stuffed with Back Beans is a hearty and delicious dish that is enjoyed on its own or as a side. The flavourful filling is easy to make and tastes great in these roasted eggplant halves. This is a fun and versatile recipe that is a joy to prepare. The […]
Rice paper dumplings and rolls are an obsession now! One day I made fresh Summer Rolls and had lots of rice wrappers left over so I decided to try something slightly different. Crispy on the outside and stuffed with a delicious mixture of chopped vegetables and tofu, these dumplings are […]
This Shepherd’s Pie is the ultimate comfort food made deliciously vegan and gluten-free. This is a fresh take on a classic dish that’s just as comforting and satisfying. The hearty veggies, tofu and walnut filling compliment the fluffy sweet potatoes and butternut squash topping. All these pack extra nutrition and […]
These delicious Tofu Steaks are a nutritious and wholesome vegan/gluten-free meal. Serve the tofu with rice, quinoa and/or steamed vegetables. The tofu is marinated and infused with an easy and scrumptious sauce and then baked to perfection. Cut the tofu into even slices (I prefer to cut them about 1/4″ […]
These baked zucchini boats stuffed with mushrooms, white beans and walnuts are so easy make and completely vegan. It is a simple but delicious dinner made with clean, wholesome and fresh ingredients. These boats are essentially a satisfying and nutritious one-dish meal. One of the things I love about zucchini […]
Zucchini Fritters are perfectly nutritious, healthy and delicious. Serve them as a snack, in a sandwich/burger or on their own. My version is vegan, gluten-free and loaded with everything good for you! This is a very simple, easy and versatile recipe that is prepared and served in less than 30 […]
Nothing says summer like roasted corn on the cob! Fresca Roasted Corn Salsa recipe is so easy and quick to prepare and is bursting with fresh, bright flavors and juicy textures!
I always love cherry season, heading out to the orchards and picking ripe, juicy cherries for Cherry Salsa. I use them in a variety of ways. One of them is to make a sweet and savoury cherry salsa. I combine the sweet cherries with lemon juice, chopped onion and fresh […]
This sweet potato and black bean burger is flavourful, moist, hearty and delicious. They are completely vegan, gluten-free and freezer-friendly – perfect for meal prep. These burgers are so hearty that you won‘t miss the bun if you opt to eat the patties on their own, which is my preference. […]
This is an easy and wonderful recipe for fish lovers. Here, I infuse salmon with a creamy coconut korma sauce and enhance it with dry fenugreek leaves. Dry Fenugreek leaves (or Kasuri Methi) is a popular dried herb that add an earthy, smoky flavour to many dishes. It can transform […]
Roti is a very simple and easy flatbread made with 2 basic ingredients: whole flour and water. I grew up eating this flatbread almost everyday. My Mom mixed and kneaded the dough fresh every evening and the Roti was made and served hot and fresh at dinner time. The fresh-bread […]
Small new potatoes and fresh spinach infused with aromatics spices makes this beautiful vegan dish a dinner staple. Quick and easy to make, this cooks up in less than 30 minutes. The warm spices add an earthy, rustic flavour. I boil the potatoes first before assembling the dish and this […]
This healthy and very easy taco recipe is loaded with fresh flavour from the avocado lime salsa, cilantro and drizzled with my Peanut Sauce. These fish tacos are so delicious with all the freshness from the raw crisp vegetables and lime. Then drizzle on that peanut sauce. I drench the […]
Vegan Lentil Meatballs – This is a lovely recipe made with green lentils, oats and almond flour. So delicious and high in protein, these are very healthy and completely plant based. Serve with your favourite sauce for a quick and simple weeknight dinner These Lentil Meatballs are a great addition […]
Tofu is one of my most favourite foods. It is so versatile and used in both sweet and savoury recipes. Here, I infuse it with a creamy vegan korma sauce and enhance it with dry fenugreek leaves. Dry Fenugreek leaves (or Kasuri Methi) is a popular dried herb that adds […]
Pure decadence of a meal – thick, creamy, comforting and infused with garlic and nutty flavour. In my risotto, the creaminess comes from the cashew creme and the cheesiness from the nutritional yeast. Sheer elegance and deliciousness in a bowl. Naturally vegan, this risotto is gluten free and comes together […]
The smokey flavour of the roasted eggplant enhanced by the tarty sweetness of the seared cherry tomatoes and caramelized onions makes this dish beyond delicious. My recipe is so easy, everything cooks together at one time in the oven and then assembles to perfection. I am a bit of a […]
This is a beautiful and elegant zucchini dish that appears time consuming to prepare but it’s really so easy and quick. It’s gluten free and dairy free and packed with taste. A true feast for the stomach and eyes alike. I used a mandoline to slice the zucchini but you […]
Mung beans (green lentil) are one of my favourites and I love their earthy taste so I’m always looking for different ways to cook them. In this recipe, I added the vegetables I had available in my fridge but you can add any vegetables and this stew and it will […]
One of my favourite weeknight dinners is Quesadillas. They are so versatile, you can stuff them with virtually anything. I actually love the spinach/mushroom combination so that what I used in this recipe, but feel free to use your favourite ingredients to make these quesadillas your own. I made my […]
Palak Paneer is a classic Indian dish of cooked spinach with cubes of paneer cheese. You can substitute firm Tofu for the paneer (cheese) to make this a vegan dish. I am a bit of a purest, I don’t particularly like my food over-spiced so I add the basic spices […]
Harvest Soup We had snow falling at the end of April! After coming inside, I had a craving for something hot, nutritious and comforting. What better than a hot bowl of soup made from fresh vegetables to warm up my insides. This soup is so quick and easy to make. […]
Chard and White Bean Salad Some say eating greens is an acquired taste but I love my greens and can eat them every day of the week. I especially enjoy Swiss chard. It is a nutritional powerhouse — an excellent source of vitamins K, A, and C, as well as […]
I love Taco Tuesdays. This is my version of Black Bean Tacos. They assemble in minutes and pack intense flavour and taste. Served with my Cashew Crema. This is an easy, delicious and healthy knockout meal. I used store-bought corn tortillas which made this dinner assemble in less than 30 […]
This Polenta with Mushroom Ragu is a beautiful option for “Meatless Monday”. Creamy polenta is topped with a mushroom ragout! This velverty, light and fluffy polenta is intensely flavoured from the coconut milk and nutritional yeast and is perfect for serving with virtually anything. You can use whichever vegetables you […]
Carrot and Lentil Soup (Masoor Dal) This dal/soup is filled with goodness. All detoxifying and soul serving ingredients. I just love this dish. I grew up eating this soup/dal and it’s my comfort food. Whenever I need something quick, nourishing, and satisfying – this is my go-to. My most favourite […]
Gourd with Tofu I used Bottle Gourd (also known as Calabash) in this recipe. It’s the quintessential summer vegetable with a delicate flavour and balanced spiciness. This is also known as Lauki ki Sabzi and cooked frequently in the summer. Servings Ingredients 1 Medium Bottle gourd, peeled and chopped1 Block […]
Veggie and Soba Noodle Stir Fry with Peanut Sauce This quick and delicious dish whips up in no time for a quick nutritious meal. Use any vegetables you want or have available to make this stir-fry. Match it with my Peanut Sauce which you can assemble in less than 5 […]
Pasta with Creamy Tofu-Alfredo Sauce This pasta dish is a great way to get all the flavour and satisfaction of pasta with Alfredo sauce but without all the butter and the cream. This version tastes like the real thing, no one will know how healthy it is given its decadent […]
Fried Rice This is my ‘ Clean the Fridge Friday’ dinner! By the time Friday rolls around, there’s always a bit of this and a bit if that left over in the fridge. The stir-fry rice with veggies is always my opportunity to use all the items in my fridge. […]
Turmeric Infused Lotus Root Lotus Root are loaded with vitamins, minerals, protein and dietary fiber. Lotus root has a delicate, sweet taste and a crunchy texture. It is usually added to stir-fries, soups, curries, and stews. In soups, it has a softer texture but stays firm. Stir fired it is […]
Bitter Gourd (Karela) Bitter gourd is a superfood loaded with nutrients and healing benefits that include lowering bad cholesterol levels, blood glucose levels and inflammation. Known for it’s bitterness this vegetable is a bit of an an acquired taste – but cooked right it tantalizing the taste buds. I myself, […]
Air Fryer Salmon Cakes Fryer Salmon Cakes are a quick, easy and healthy meal. Cooking salmon cakes in the air fryer make them crispy on the outside and keep them tender and moist on the inside. My version is gluten free, dairy free, packed with flavour and made with fresh […]
The easiest and most delicious Tofu Scramble! If you are looking for a nutritious, quick dish, this one’s for you. Just few ingredients, 20 minutes and 1 pan required. Super easy and high in protein! It’s hearty, satisfying and can be eaten for any meal. Substitute any of your favourite vegetables to make this quick powerhouse dish!
Makhana (foxnuts and also know as lotus seeds) are an excellent low calorie, anti-oxidant, gluten-free, vegan superfood packed with dietary fibres and protein. A perfect addition to any diet. Eat this sabzi/stew with rice, roti or naan. They can easily be found at your local Indian store.
Chana dal/lentils is black chickpeas (kala chana) that have been split and the black husks removed. These lentils have a sweet and nutty taste and are low fat, gluten-free and vegan. They are also high in fiber, a rich source of protein and also a good option for people who are on a low carb or diabetic-friendly diet due to its low glycemic index.
In the east, the gourd is regarded as one of the healthiest vegetables. It has a high water content (appox. 92%) and provides many vitamins and minerals and health benefits that aid in digestion, weight loss and hydration.
Serve it with rice and/or roti (flatbread) or my favourite – eat it on it’s own as a soup!
Butternut Squash is one of my favorite vegetables. It’s so versatile, it can be roasted, sautéed, toasted or puréed into a soup. It can also be mashed and used in casseroles, breads, muffins, and pies.
This recipe is the perfect as a side dish with any meal or eaten on it’s own.
I use to think making saag was a daunting undertaking, but I discovered that with the use of my crockpot – it’s actually very quick and easy. You can also make this very easily in a large, heavy pan.
This is a really delicious and healthy dish, easy to prepare, and my go-to for a quick, nutritious meal. Use your favourite white fish (cod, haddock, basa, tilapia, etc) and don’t worry if your fish is frozen, just add it in and it will cook very nicely. You can also use a store bought curry paste instead of the individual spices, and feel free to swap in your favourite veggies – this dish is so versatile that most veggies will work.
Homemade pizza can seem very daunting but it’s actually very easy and fast to make.