Parmesan-Crusted Puffball Mushroom Burgers Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: The ultimate veggie burger! Wild puffball mushrooms, crusted with crispy, umami, toasted Parmesan, with fresh veggies & sourdough bun. Ingredients puffball mushroom, sliced (one thick burger-sized slice each) 100g flour (many types will work, including gluten-free) 1 teaspoon sea salt freshly ground black pepper,…
Cheesy Choux Fritter with Onion
Cheesy Choux Fritter with Onion Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: Oozy, cheesy fritters made with whole wheat choux pastry, flavoured with red onion, fresh basil and garlic with chunks of melted cheese. Ingredients 60g butter 270g water 150g whole wheat flour 3 large eggs 1 small red onion, finely chopped 2 large handfuls…
Feta-Yoghurt Dip with Dijon
Feta-Yoghurt Dip with Dijon Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: Greek yoghurt, blended with fresh, salty feta cheese & seasoned with crushed garlic, lemon juice, black pepper & Dijon. Healthy nom! Ingredients 200g Greek or Turkish yoghurt 65g feta cheese 2 heaped teaspoons Dijon mustard 1/2 lemon, juice only lots of freshly ground black…
Roasted Tomato and Rosemary Pasta
Roasted Tomato and Rosemary Pasta Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: 15 minutes Total time: 20 minutes Serves: 4 servings This super fast and easy recipe tastes deceptively complex. You’d never guess but this satisfying, 20 minute meal is vegan and low fat. Ingredients 8 oz pasta 1 lb fresh tomatoes, mini heirloom, grape or…
Wild Rice Stuffed Acorn Squash
Wild Rice Stuffed Acorn Squash Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: A perfect fall treat for a vegetarian side dish or a main course! So yummy! Ingredients 1 acorn squash 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided Salt and pepper 1/2 cup yellow onion, diced 1 garlic clove, minced 1 pint mushrooms, diced 1/4 cup walnuts,…
Yam, Kale and Goat Cheese Crustless Quiche
Yam, Kale and Goat Cheese Crustless Quiche Prep time: 30 minutes Cook time: 60 to 80 minutes Total time: 1 hour and 50 minutes Serves: 6 I love the idea of a crustless quiche. You get all of the flavor and cut out a ton of the fat! Ingredients 18.5 oz. (2 large) yams peeled…
Gingered Pear-Plum Chia Seed Jam
Gingered Pear-Plum Chia Seed Jam Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: A healthier take on traditional jam. No cane sugar necessary! Ingredients 1 pound ripe Bartlett pears, seeds and stem removed and diced 1 pound ripe plums, halved, pits removed, diced 1 pinky-sized piece ginger, peeled (about 1 tablespoon diced) 1/3 cup pure maple…
Orzo with Marsala Mushrooms
Orzo with Marsala Mushrooms Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: 10 minutes Total time: 15 minutes Serves: 4-6 Marsala mushrooms, spinach and hazelnuts make this orzo dish incredibly flavorful and elegant, while the parmesan and mascarpone both add a nice creaminess to the dish. Ingredients 2 cups of uncooked orzo 2 tablespoons olive oil 1…
Easy Vegan Cornmeal Pancakes
Easy Vegan Cornmeal Pancakes Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: Makes 5 pancakes Fluffy vegan pancakes!? Yes, it is possible! These cornmeal pancakes are fluffy, moist and oil-free. Ingredients 1 tablespoon flaxseed meal 2 tablespoons water ¼ cup applesauce ¾ cup almond milk ¼ cup polenta (fine cornmeal) ¼ teaspoon salt ½ cup spelt…
Tropical Fruit Granola
Tropical Fruit Granola Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: There is really no reason to buy boxed granola anymore. Making your own is way more fun and a whole lot cheaper. It may not be as quick as grabbing a box off a shelf and whipping out your credit card, but I promise you…
Classic Zucchini Bread
Classic Zucchini Bread Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: The classic zucchini bread with helpful tips and variations. If your past zucchini breads have turned out strange, look here for advice! Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup whole-wheat flour 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup granulated sugar ½ cup packed brown sugar ¼ teaspoon…
Cheesy Pesto Pizza
Cheesy Pesto Pizza Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: Cheesy Pesto Pizza with goat cheese, gruyere, and mozzarella. Ingredients 1 unbaked crust 2.5 ounces goat cheese, crumbled 4 tablespoons pesto (or enough to spread near edges) 1½ cups mix of gruyere and cheddar cheese, shredded ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved ½ cup shredded mozzarella…