Cherries are one of my favourite snacks during the summertime. They are so delicious on their own, but feeling inspired by the flavours of Morocco I thought they would taste wonderful in a nice salad, perfect for a picnic on a hot day. This salad is vibrant, herbaceous and well balanced. It is easily made vegan by omitting the feta or using a dairy-free feta cheese alternative
Read MoreAt every spring or summer BBQ, there is always a fruit platter nearby that is served with a mysterious white fluffy fruit dip. Fruit is always a refreshing snack but I wanted to elevate this dish by grilling the fruit and making a simple, gourmet cream cheese and yogurt dip with toasted pistachios swirled throughout.
Read MoreHere’s a healthy, vegan, cabbage recipe that is not a flavourless lackluster diet cabbage soup. It will keep you full and satisfied from the beans and lentils and has a bright kick from the chimichurri and sun-dried tomatoes.
Read MorePSA: who needs breadcrumbs when you can use flavoured potato chips?! This classic appetizer gets some extra crunch and flavor by using dill pickle potato chips as the coating.
Read MoreYou heard right: TRUFFLE HUMMUS. This is a game changer.
Read MoreThis dish is sure to join your meal rotation once you try it. It’s quick, easy, cheap, vegetarian, delicious, the list goes on. Pasta, lemon, parmesan, basil - what else do you need?
Read MoreWhen it’s BBQ season sometimes you want something a little healthier than a potato or pasta salad to accompany your hotdog/ hamburger situation. This recipe is assembled in 10 minutes and has only 5 ingredients!
Read MoreIsraeli couscous (or Pearl couscous) is made from wheat flour, so it tastes very much like pasta, most similar to orzo. The cooking technique is slightly different, but still quite simple! This dish is vegan, but sometimes I serve this up with a grilled pork chop on the side.
Read MoreFor this recipe, instead of using full fat mayonnaise I used non-fat plain Greek yogurt and low fat sour cream. Tastes great with any type of seafood or breaded protein!
Read MoreHere’s a delicious brunch idea perfect for vegetarian guests. Potatoes, mushrooms and eggs will keep you feeling satiated!
Read MoreTime to jazz up your carrot side dish. The harissa paste gives a little kick of spice that is balanced out nicely by the tartness of the pomegranate molasses. This recipe is easily made vegan, and is also gluten-free, easy to make and comes together in 40 minutes.
Read MoreThese Portobello mushroom pizzas curb all of your pizza cravings with a fraction of the calories. Feel free to get creative with your favourite pizza toppings and sauces. Serve this up with a simple side salad for an easy, healthy, low carb weeknight meal. Leftovers also make a great lunch after quickly heating in the microwave.
Read MoreThis is a healthy and easy soup that’s perfect for lunches! It freezes well and happens to be vegan & gluten-free.
Read MoreYou can serve these up as an appetizer or as a main beside a classic Greek salad. This was a staple in my house growing up (even though I am not Greek). These freeze really well too!
Read MoreEnjoy all of the traditional flavours of the holidays with this vegan friendly meal.
Read MoreThis is my final recipe for my holiday gift guide. I’m ending it with my absolute favourite. These cookies are so addictive!
Read MoreBurgers are typically thought of as a summer staple, but they definitely don’t have to be. Maple mayo, fried shoestring onions, melted brie and crispy granny smith apples make for a sweet, savoury, creamy and crunchy treat!
Read MoreThe weather has finally taken a turn for the best so it’s time to bust out the salad spinner! This salad is full of goodies to keep you feeling healthy and re-vitalized. The salad bowl and amazing salad tongs were provided to me by my friends at Britannia Kitchen & Home. Now go get cooking!
Read MoreThis soup is healthy, quick, delicious and also freezes really well! No reason not to make this. You can also make some quick substitutions to make this vegetarian or vegan.
Read MoreCurries are such amazingly flavourful dishes and are so versatile. This one is easily modifiable to suit your lifestyle. Add some chicken or lamb if you want that extra protein and meaty flavour. Substitute the vegetables here for whatever you have in your fridge or pantry. Broccoli instead of cauliflower? Sure. Lentils instead of chickpeas? No problem. Yogurt instead of coconut milk? You get the point.
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