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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
This creamy vegan carrot ginger soup is light, refreshing, zesty, tangy and bursting with freshness. Simple, easy, ultra healthy and so delicious. Made with fresh carrots (or you can use frozen), this soup can be eaten as part of a meal or by itself as a light meal. It so […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
This is my favourite Taco Tuesday sauce. It’s intense in flavour and high on the healthy scale. My unique version is savoury, spicy, tangy and so creamy! And it’s all completely vegan. Serve it with tacos, as a dipping sauce, in sandwiches and even over salads.
Vegetable Peanut Stew This Vegetable Peanut Stew was inspired by several peanut based stews I used to eat when I worked downtown. My version is healthier, vegan and gluten-free. This rich and creamy peanut stew is so delightfully packed with flavour, super comforting, and can be eaten as a meal! […]
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, […]
Zucchini is so versatile, you can use your favourite spices and herbs to make this your own. Perfectly tender crisp and easy oven baked zucchini. Incredibly good and take 10 minutes to prep. This is one of those dishes you’ll want to have in your back pocket for those busy weeknight! I used mango powder which packed this dish with flavour. Mango powder is readily available now but can always be found at your local Indian store.
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!
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!
