A Gathering of Veggie Deliciousness!
Mushroom Wellington with Spinach Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: Fantastic vegetarian (or vegan) Christmas entree! Garlic mushrooms, wilted spinach & melty Stilton (optional), all wrapped in homemade spelt pastry. Ingredients 250g whole grain spelt flour 1 teaspoon sea salt 90g avocado flesh (about 1 medium), mashed 90g very hot water 1 tablespoon ground…
Warm brussels sprout salad with apple cider ginger vinaigrette Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 20 minutes Total time: 30 minutes Serves: 4 large servings A warm and comforting Brussels sprout salad with sliced apple, pecans, blue cheese, and apple cider ginger vinaigrette Ingredients 1 cup whole pecans 7 Tablespoons olive oil, divided 1 onion,…
Quinoa, Pomegranate and Spinach Salad Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: n/a Total time: 10 minutes Serves: 2 This quinoa, pomegranate and spinach salad makes a colorful fall side salad or a light meal. Ingredients Salad: 4 cups baby spinach rinsed ½ apple chopped ½ cup cooked quinoa (see how to cook here) ¼ chopped…
Frisee Salad with Winter Spiced Poached Pears Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: A festive winter salad that is worthy of the Holidays. Ingredients For the Poached Pears: 2 firm pears, peeled, halved and cored (I recommend Bosc) 3 cardamom pods, lightly crushed 1/4 cup maple syrup (Grade B if you can find it)…
Beetroot, Kale and Blue Cheese Tartlets Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: A very tasty seasonal vegetarian canapé of beetroot pastry case filled with kale and blue cheese Ingredients 140 g kale 120 ml double cream 3 organic free range eggs 80 g Shropshire Blue or similar vegetarian Blue cheese 1/2 tsp dried thyme…
Pear Gorgonzola Pita Bites Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: Pear gorgonzola pita cracker bites. Ingredients 1 cup balsamic vinegar 4 ounces high quality Gorgonzola cheese (I love Salemville) 18 crackers or pita chips 1 pear, thinly sliced, then cut in half crosswise 2 tablespoons honey 18 blackberries Instructions View the full recipe at…
Pear, Spinach and Quinoa Salad with Apricot Dressing Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: A great fall salad that will keep you full for hours. Ingredients For the Salad: 1 cup quinoa 1 3/4 cups water 1 large pear, cored and chopped 2 cups spinach 1/2 cup walnuts, roughly chopped 1/2 cup gorgonzola, crumbled…
Endive with Pear and Blue Cheese Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: Fresh, crisp endive pairs with blue cheese, walnuts and d’Anjou pears for this elegant appetizer. Ingredients 2 Heads of Endive 1/8 C Walnuts 1/4 C + 2 Tbs Blue Cheese 3/4 C Pear 2-3 tsp Balsamic Vinegar 2 fresh Thyme Stems Instructions…
Pearled Spelt with Arugula, Pears, Fennel and a Skinny Blue Cheese Sauce Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 30 minutes Total time: 40 minutes Serves: 1 This spelt bowl is not only healthy and tasty, it is also quite quick and easy to prepare. The distinct flavours of its ingredients combine beautifully into a wonderful…
Baked Buffalo Tofu Bites Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: 36 bites Chicken or tofu? With this delicious spicy cornmeal coating, it’s really hard to tell! Ingredients 20 ounces super firm tofu 2 tablespoons ground chia seed 1 cup plain unsweetened almond milk (or water) + 1/4 cup hot sauce 2 cups panko breadcrumbs…
Spinach Walnut Power Salad Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: 6 servings Bulgur, edamame, caramelized onions, spinach, walnuts, grapes and blue cheese dressed in a simple vinaigrette Ingredients Salad 2 tbsp. butter small yellow onion, thinly sliced 1 cup quick cooking bulgur 2 cups cold water 2 cups edamame fresh baby spinach (add as…
Tempeh BLT Salad with Kalamata Vinaigrette Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: This salad certainly isn’t short on flavor, packed with smokey tempeh bacon, gorgonzola cheese, tart tomatoes and tangy olive vinaigrette! Ingredients Tempeh Bacon: 8 ounces tempeh, halved lengthwise then each half sliced into 12 thin slices (for a total of 24 slices)…