Homemade Power Bars

Photograph by Reena Newman

Granola bars have come a long way. People want more protein, energy, fortified fiber, full servings of fruits and vegetables and whole-meal replacements in quick convenient food. All of this can now be found in an individually wrapped bar. Yeah, I buy them from time to time and I have my favourites, but I stillRead more

Homemade Falafels

Falafels are an incredible combination of flavour that is sure to take your taste buds on a trip around the world. If you want a change to your routine I suggest having dinner mezze style, which is serving small plates such as dips and salads. Tahini Yogurt Dipping Sauce PDF Version Here Click Here Ingredients:Read more

Guacamole

Photograph by Reena Newman

Did you know that avocados are hard to come by around Super Bowl season? The demand for guacamole is so great that most suppliers are in short supply and increase their price. These are the kinds of things you learn when working day-in day-out as a chef in a restaurant, and it’s a little knownRead more

Cauliflower Mac and Cheese, Please

For a PDF downloadable version of this recipe, click here. As I’m sure some of us have some extra time on our hands to try out new recipes, I figured this would be a great one to enjoy with the whole family using things you probably already have in your pantry. One serving is 6-8Read more

Pretty in Pink and totally Vegan Valentines Cheesecake

No cheese cherry cheesecake. Fun to say and totally delicious. Just in time to make your Galentine or Valentine a delicious treat that anyone WILL enjoy. Printer Friendly Recipe Soak Time: 2 hours Prep Time: 30 minutes Set Time: 2 hours You will need: Springform pan, food processor or a really good blender. CRUST: 1Read more

Cauliflower Crust Pizza

Cauliflower Crust Pizza Prep time:  20 mins Cook time:  30 mins Total time:  50 mins Serves: 4 Finally, the perfect recipe for a cauliflower crust that you can actually pick up and eat with your hands. Ingredients: 1 (about 2.5 lbs.) head cauliflower, broken down into florets 1 egg ¼ cup nutritional yeast or grated ParmesanRead more

Green Beans are Never Boring!

green beans

Sautéed Green Beans with Garlic, Ginger, and Sesame:Prep time:  5 mins Cook time:  5 mins Total time:  10 mins Ingredients: 1 pound green beans, trimmed 1 Tbsp neutral flavoured oil, such as grapeseed 1-2 cloves garlic, minced 1-inch knob ginger, minced Pinch salt Pepper, to taste 1-2 tbsp raw sesame seeds Method: Blanch (or boil)Read more

Eat Your Peas

Easy Smashed PeasSmashed peas cooked simply with butter and lemon juice makes a perfect appetizer. Ingredients: 2 Tbsp unsalted butter 2 cups fresh peas 1 Tbsp chopped fresh oregano Salt and pepper, to taste Juice of half a lemon Serve with crusty sourdough bread Place peas in a food processor and using the pulse button,Read more