This salad is inspired by a recent trip to the farmers’ market where I picked out some fresh, local beets (my #1) and arugula. I did not have a recipe in mind for these ingredients, but after some pondering and a quick peek in the fridge and pantry, it came to me. I had some…
Category: Entrees
Mango-Black Bean Burrito Bowls
Who likes mango salsa? Or should I say who doesn’t like mango salsa? Sweet, spicy, savoury and zingy- it’s classified as addictive in my books! Mango salsa is one of those things that tastes great on just about anything. Try spooning some overtop of cooked chicken or fish, scoop it up with tortilla chips, or…
Strawberry Quinoa Tabbouleh (adapted from Sprouted Kitchen)
How do you get inspired in the kitchen? Is it farmers’ markets? Cooking shows? Maybe it’s recreating restaurant favourites? I have friends who do a delicious job of recreating their favourite steakhouse dinner, complete with tempura green beans (sadly no longer available on the menu [what were they thinking?!]). A main source of inspiration for…
White Beans in a Smokey Tomato Sauce
When it comes to breakfast, do you prefer sweet or savoury? Or both? My preference is savoury and it’s no secret that I have a serious love for eggs Benedict. This hollandaise-drenched (the more, the better) dish is reserved for holidays and special “breakfast for dinner” dates with friends. Or the odd weeknight. You know. Weekday breakfasts,…
Tempeh Shawarma Salad
Confession: one of my favourite takeout meals is shawarma. So many veggies, tangy pink pickles (seriously, what are those?!), all dripping with the garlicky-est tahini sauce. What more do you need? I decided to try a healthified vegan version that I could feel great about including regularly. Feel free to eat this recipe as a…
Moroccan Couscous with Crispy Chickpeas and Spiced Yogurt
Make healthy eating work with a busy schedule by choosing quick-cooking ingredients. Like whole grain couscous that’s ready to go in 5 minutes! 🕐 To make this dish in even less time, skip the crispy chickpeas and go for plain right out of the can. Ingredients: 1 cup whole wheat couscous (uncooked) 1-19oz can chickpeas,…
Tempeh Tacos
It’s (tempeh) taco time! 🌮 🕟 Spiced tempeh + black bean tacos with avocado-lime yogurt sauce and quick-pickled cabbage and onions. This might be one of my favourite recipes! Ingredients: For the tempeh-black bean filling: 1- 240g package unflavoured tempeh, crumbled 1- 19oz can black beans, drained and rinsed 1 yellow onion, diced (about 1…
Coconut Cauliflower Curry Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
I didn’t get around to meal planning this weekend, but threw this together based on what we had. Turned out to be super flavourful and satisfying! I love cooking without a recipe! Ingredients: 2 sweet potatoes, scrubbed clean and sliced in half lengthways 2 onions, diced 4 garlic cloves, grated Thumb-size piece ginger, grated 2 tsp…
Roasted Vegetable Salad with Crispy Lentils and Yogurt Pesto
I’ve made roasted chickpeas many times….and today I decided to experiment with roasted lentils! Success! Such a great crispy salad topper! Ingredients: 2 large handfuls baby spinach Feta, to serve Sprinkle of hemp hearts For the roasted veggies: 2 sweet potatoes (I used purple ones!), scrubbed clean and cut into wedges 1 head cauliflower (I…
Salmon-Lentil Burgers
Lemony dill salmon-lentil burgers! A delicious variation of a summer fave. Full of bright, fresh flavours and extra delicious when topped with all your favourite burger toppings. Ingredients: 1-273g can salmon, drained 1-19oz can lentils, drained and rinsed 1/2 cup red onion, diced 1/2 cup oats 1/2 cup sunflower seeds Zest of one lemon Juice 1/2…