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, […]
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Crunchy Asian Salad
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 […]
Broccoli Potato Soup
Just WOW! That’s what I said when I ate this vegan Broccoli Potato Soup. It’s intensely comforting, satisfying, and 100% vegan! It’s an easy healthy soup that everyone will enjoy. The potatoes and nutritional yeast make this soup creamy, cheesy and healthy. Broccoli is cooked with the potatoes and then […]
Savoury Potatoes (Sukhe Aloo)
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 […]
Vegetable & Tofu Stew
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, […]
Roasted Pepper Soup
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
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 […]
Squash and Split Pea Coconut Soup
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 […]
Shepherd’s Pie Vegan
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 […]
Veggie Summer Rolls Vegan
Make healthy, vegan and gluten-free Veggie Summer Rolls with this easy recipe! These wholesome rolls are a simple and delicious combination of fresh vegetables, tofu and herbs all wrapped together in rice paper wrappers and served with a flavourful peanut dipping sauce. It may seem daunting and complicated to make […]
Tofu Steaks Glazed
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″ […]
Fresca Roasted Corn Salad
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!
Succulent New Potatoes with Spinach (Aloo Palak)
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 […]
Lentil Meatballs Succulent & Vegan
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 […]
Creamy Vegan Carrot Ginger Soup
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 […]
Roasted Eggplant – Baingan Bharta
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 […]
Tomato Bruschetta with Balsamic Reduction Drizzle
Bruschetta is a very elegant and perfect appetizer or side to serve on a hot summer day when tomatoes are at their ripest and juiciest. I love this dish so much, that I actually make and eat this all year round. Slather the crispy baguette with a juicy tomato, onion, […]
Vegan Zucchini Rolls with Cashew Creme
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 […]
Healthy and Fresh Spinach Soup
This vegan spinach soup is quick, easy, nutritious, brilliantly green, and absolutely delicious! It is a powerhouse soup made with fresh spinach and veggies and it as nutritious as it is delicious. It comes together in about 30 minutes and makes an ideal light lunch or a silken dinner starter. […]
Black Bean Tacos with Cashew Crema
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 […]
Veggie and Soba Noodle Stir Fry with Peanut Sauce
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 […]
Fried Rice with Vegetables
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. […]
Roasted Zucchini
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.
Whole Roasted Cauliflower with Thai Curry
A whole head of cauliflower is roasted in the oven and then infused with thai curry coconut milk. A beautiful and delicious way to serve cauliflower. This is an easy recipe that gets some help with some commonly available ingredients. Whole Roasted Cauliflower with Thai Curry Servings Ingredients 1 Head […]
Easy Baba Ganoush
Easy Baba Ganoush This is one of my favourite dips. Typically used as a dip, i also use mine as a spread on sandwiches and bread. Servings Ingredients 1 Medium Eggplant roasted I roasted mine whole in the oven at 350 for one hour3 Tablespoon Lemon Juice One medium lemon […]
Shredded Brussels Sprouts & Tofu Salad
Shredded Brussels Sprouts & Tofu Salad Servings Ingredients 4 Cups Shredded brussels sprouts1 Large Carrot shredded2 Medium Sweet Potatoes1 Package Firm tofu with the water squeezed out2 Scallions1 Cup Walnuts Optional4 Tablespoon Lemon Juice2 Tablespoon Apple cider vinegar2 Teaspoon Honey or Maple Syrup1 1/2 Teaspoon Himalayan salt (or pink salt)1/2 […]
Roasted Eggplant
This is a simple and easy dish that can be made in very little time. Eggplant is very versatile and can be prepared in many ways. Look for an eggplant that is light in weight – a heavy eggplant will typically contains many seeds and you want one that contains […]
Sweet & Tangy Butternut Squash
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.
BBQ Vegetables
An easy meal on any day, BBQ veggie skewers served with rice or quinoa.