A Gathering of Veggie Deliciousness!
Kale Salad with Plums, Quinoa, Pistachios and Vinaigrette Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: This is a delicious and fresh salad using seasonal ingredients. Ingredients 1 bunch dinosaur kale, stems removed and sliced thin 3 plums (depending on size), chopped coarsely 1/3 cup shelled pistachios 1 cup cooked quinoa 1 teaspoon dijon mustard 1…
Easy Homemade Tahini Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: Tahini is way easier to make than you think! And it tastes even better homemade. At first, I made my own to make hummus but now I just spread it on toast and drizzle with honey. So good! Ingredients Sesame Seeds Olive or Sesame or…
Individual Lemon Drop Pudding Cakes Prep time: 30 minutes Cook time: 30 minutes Total time: 1 hour Serves: 8 pudding cakes These individual cakes are a sweet burst of sunshine any time of year- complete with a decadent pudding surprise inside. Easy. Light. Refreshing yet satisfying… perfect whenever your sweet tooth is calling your name!…
Grapefruit, Avocado & Kalamata Olive Salad Prep time: 15 minutes or less Cook time: n/a Total time: 15 minutes or less Serves: 4 Grapefruit, Avocado & Kalamata Salad is a gorgeous, refreshing salad perfect for a dinner party or a light summer lunch. A delightful blend of succulent sweet grapefruit supremes, unctuous salty olives and…
Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 15-17 minutes Total time: 25-27 minutes Serves: 20-22 Cookies Soft and chewy oatmeal cookies filled with milk chocolate morsels in every bite. You won’t be able to keep your hands off these little delights! Ingredients 1 large egg 1/2 cup (96g) sugar (I used unrefined…
Poached Egg over Polenta with Olive-Herb Pesto Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: 4 Delicate poached egg over cheesy polenta with a salty olive-herb pesto Ingredients Pesto: 1/3 cup olive oil 1/2 cup green olives, coarsely chopped 1 cup fresh Italian parsley, coarsely chopped 1/2 cup fresh oregano, coarsely chopped 1/2 cup fresh thyme,…
Peach Raspberry “Ice Cream” Smoothie Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: 1-2 A super thick, super creamy recipe for a peach-raspberry smoothie that is like eating ice cream for breakfast! Ingredients 1 frozen banana 1 cup frozen peaches 1 cup frozen raspberries 1 heaping tablespoon of almond butter 2 dates pitted ½ cup water…
Gluten-free Chocolate Chip Cookies Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 9 minutes Total time: 19 minutes Serves: Gluten-free Chocolate Chip Cookies are fantastic without any flour in them! They are as good as a traditional cookie: soft, chewy and flavourful! Ingredients 1 cup unsalted organic almond butter ¾ cup raw sugar or you can replace…
Raspberry Chocolate Chip Banana Bread Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 50 minutes Total time: 1 hour Serves: 1 loaf plus 3 mini loaves Deliciously moist banana bread studded with dark chocolate chips and fresh raspberries. It’s a fun breakfast, or a lovely accompaniment to your mid-morning or afternoon tea (or coffee). Plus, it’s much…
Nutty Whole Grain Waffles with Blueberry Compote Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: Quick, easy, and delicious. These whole grain waffles make any weekend breakfast feel like a special occasion! Ingredients For the Compote: 1 C Fresh Blueberries (6 oz) 1/3 C Brown Sugar, packed (2 1/2 oz) 5 Tbs Water 1 Lemon, zested…
Brown Chickpea Salad (Kalo Chana Ko Tarkari) Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 30 minutes Total time: 40 minutes Serves: 6-8 A warm salad made with brown chickpeas. It is a popular appetizer or a mid-day snack in Nepal and I like the fact that it’s super easy, hearty and can be enjoyed hot, warm,…
Baked Pineapple Tofu Fried Rice Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: 6 Healthier oven-baked pineapple cashew fried rice with tofu Ingredients 6 cups brown rice (it can be cold and leftover or straight from the rice cooker) 1 red bell pepper, chopped 3/4 cups chopped green onions 1 medium pineapple, cubed into 1/2 to…