A Gathering of Veggie Deliciousness!
I am always on the lookout for easy, weeknight meals to make for my family. Gathering with them around the table every night is my favorite time of the day. I look forward to hearing their stories and to laughing and cutting up with the kids. I don’t always look forward to spending a huge…
Apple Butter & Pumpkin Butter Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: Homemade Apple Butter and Pumpkin Butters filled with nutritious ingredients, are deliciously simple to make. Share as holiday gifts! Ingredients 2 cups organic fuji apples or of choice, pureed ¼ cup maple syrup 5-6 large dates, pitted 3 tablespoon chia seed, ground ½…
Wake and Bake Vegan Breakfast Cookies Prep time: 5-10 minutes Cook time: 12-13 minutes Total time: 25-30 minutes Serves: 8 cookies Vegan breakfast cookies filled with oats, raisins, coconut, pumpkin seeds and chocolate! Who doesn’t like cookies for breakfast? Ingredients 1/4 cup applesauce 2 tbsp. almond butter 3/4 cup brown sugar 2 tbsp. ground flax…
Cheesy pumpkin lentil pot pies Prep time: 25 mins Cook time: 25 mins Total time: 50 mins Serves: Serves 2 Pumpkin adds an autumnal flavour to these cheesy lentils, with a crumbly shortcrust pastry top – the perfect vegetarian meal for a cold fall day! Ingredients 60g red lentils 250ml vegetable stock Black pepper ½tsp…
Is it weird that I’m scared of nutmeg? There are certain herbs and spices that I just know and others that kind of intimidate me; nutmeg is one of them. Nutmeg has a strong, assertive flavor–use too much and your dish is ruined! So usually when I cook with nutmeg, I put in a teeny…
Beer + Harissa Braised Tempeh with Farro & Roasted Root Vegetables Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: A tasty new way to try tempeh: First marinated in harissa, then steamed in beer = sweet, smokey, tender goodness. After the beer is absorbed and evaporated, add a little oil to the pan and fry for…
No Bake Chocolate Truffles Prep time: 10 Cook time: 0 Total time: 10 Serves: 16 These delicious truffles are quick and easy to make and make a great treat. Ingredients 1 cup walnuts 15 medjool dates, halved and pitted 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 tablespoons cacao powder (plus extra for coating) unsweetened shredded coconut (optional)…
Butternut Squash Soup with Apples and Red Chile Prep time: Cook time: Total time: less than an hour Serves: 6 servings The recipe yields a non-traditional butternut soup with bits of onion, apples, crunchy tortillas and pepitas, and spicy red chile. A great meatless meal! Ingredients Squash Puree’ 1.5 to 2 pound butternut squash, peeled,…
By now, you’ve probably heard that you really can make your own pumpkin puree – and, hey! It’s not such a crazy notion after all! It’s actually pretty easy, and makes your pumpkin recipes taste even more incredible than if you’d used canned. Don’t get me wrong – I totally believe in buying canned pumpkin…
Sweet Potato Chocolate Chip Pancakes Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: 10 minutes Total time: 15 minutes Serves: 2 servings These hearty oat based pancakes are the perfect balance of healthy and decadent with both sweet potatoes and chocolate chips! Ingredients ½ cup cooked sweet potato ¾ cup milk 1 egg 2 tablespoons applesauce (I…
Spinach and ricotta strudel with chickpeas Prep time: 15 mins Cook time: 40 mins Total time: 55 mins Serves: Serves 6 A creamy vegetarian pie with chickpeas for added protein, and to make this recipe substantial enough for your evening meal! You can’t beat creamy, milky ricotta with spinach. Ingredients 1tbsp oil 1 red onion,…
Tapioca Idly Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: Cream of rice idly is a common breakfast in the southern india. But the combination of tapioca + idly rava makes a great addition with the tanginess of the curd. It makes a wonderful breakfast. Ingredients 1 cup Idly Rava 1/2 cup Tapioca 1 cup Curd…