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Flat beans and potatoes, braised together in flavourful broth is the perfect addition to your weeknight rotation. It’s an easy dish to put together in less than 30 minutes. Vegans love the hearty vegetable combo but you can also bulk it up with your choice of protein. A personal fave for me is to add
Check out my new, one-pan recipe. It’s a filling and fibrous mix of garbanzo beans with assorted green vegetables. A sauce of earthy tahini balanced out with sweet honey and lemon freshness coats the elements, tying all the flavors together. Whether you use it as a side dish or main, you will love how quickly
With spring in full bloom let’s reminisce on (and look forward to resuming) time with friends taking in the beautiful weather, enjoying drinks and apps on the patio. My friends, asparagus is in season and this Panko breaded asparagus appetizer is all the feels of outdoor patio season. It’s so easy to put together and
Looking for a colourful but simple side? Elevate the classic cooked carrot by using rainbow carrots, a beautiful aesthetic to any plate. In this dish of roasted rainbow carrots, I used simple honey balsamic vinaigrette to dress the carrots before roasting. The extra sugars caramelize, enriching the flavor. Carrots are the sweet addition to just
Here is a couscous salad with feta and grilled zucchini to excite your taste buds. It uses Moroccan couscous as a subtle canvas to the salty feta and grilled veg. The spiced garlic lime vinaigrette and abundance of fresh herbs induce a bold flavor into the mix. I love the combination of mint and parsley
A recipe that checks off all the boxes for what makes a great salad. Bold flavor, refreshing crunch, creamy dressing, and packed with enough fiber and protein to keep you feeling full. I would like to share with you my red lentil salad recipe. Red lentils are accompanied by pearl barley and mixed with a
Now here is a salad to satiate you through your workday. The chickpea base of this salad is great for highlighting the tangy artichoke hearts and salty sheep’s milk cheese. Chickpeas are nutrient dense and environmentally friendly legumes. They provide a fulfilling amount of fibre and protein making it a great team player in any
Here is a healthy and vegan friendly recipe for mashed sweet potatoes. Mashed potatoes are the perfect pairing for just about any protein. Grilled meats are complimented by the creamy mash while sauces or gravies join forces with the potato as it soaks up that delicious flavor. However, the cream and butter used for this
Potato wedges are an all-star comfort food and a win in the world of fast and easy meal prep. But then again, who doesn’t love a crispy potato wedge? That crusted skin on the outside, with that soft cloud feel of a mashed potato on the inside. These wedges are baked, not fried and make
Here is a great side dish for meal prep. It is super easy to put together and pop in the oven. It stores well and tastes just as good on day 5 as it did on day 1, if not better. A vegetable bake is a really just cut veg, cheese and sauce getting up
This fennel and pear salad is perfect for the fall. Salads are year-round superstars but seasonal ingredients are what make them top notch sides to your meal. Anise flavored fennel, sweet Bosc pears, bitter radicchio, earthy walnuts and fresh herb. This elegant looking salad is a great choice for when company comes over. Maximize the
The motivation for this vegetable fried rice came from a combination of things. Firstly, I needed to utilize the existing produce in my fridge (as always). Secondly, I wanted to make sure my family enjoys the comfort food they love while sneaking in highly nutritious components. Kids are back in school; the warm summer weather
This mango salad is one of my favourite salads to make. It has ripe, juicy mango which adds so much sweetness to the hearty beans and compliments the refreshing crunch of the cucumber. No need to hype up this flavour combo; a simple vinaigrette is all you need. I mean, real simple, like salt, black
Sweet corn is everywhere in the summer and there are so many ways to use it. My little ones are simple people. Steamed and salted is how we roll. This salad recipe is a mixture of components added to freshly cooked corn on the cob but it is a great way to use up leftover