SPICY QUINOA FETA SALAD

SPICY QUINOA FETA SALAD

One of my favourite lunches is my spicy quinoa feta salad. It is quick and easy to make which is perfect for a weekday lunch. This is a vibrant and flavorful dish perfect for any meal. Sprouted quinoa forms a hearty base, rich in protein …

PARMESAN ROASTED BROCCOLI WITH EVERYTHING BAGEL SEASONING

PARMESAN ROASTED BROCCOLI WITH EVERYTHING BAGEL SEASONING

I saw this dish at the hot foods counter at my grocery store and knew I had to make it. It’s cheesy with a bit of a salty crunchy bite from the everything bagel seasoning. Even if you’re not a fan of broccoli, you most …

CHOPPED SHRIMP SALAD

CHOPPED SHRIMP SALAD

My chopped shrimp salad is a refreshing and flavorful dish perfect for a light lunch or dinner. This is one of my go-to lunches during the week. It’s quick, easy, and delicious. It features succulent shrimp poached with lemons and mixed with crunchy bell peppers, …

SPICY MAPLE GLAZED CARROTS

SPICY MAPLE GLAZED CARROTS

My Spicy Glazed Maple Carrots are a tantalizing twist on the classic glazed carrot side dish that promises to awaken your taste buds. Carrots and shallots are transformed into a sweet and spicy dish with the sweet and smoky flavour of maple syrup and the …

CHILI CHICKPEAS

CHILI CHICKPEAS

This was the dish I made for my friend’s birthday dinner. We have a tradition that we make dinner for each other on our birthdays. She became vegan a few years ago which has given me the challenge of making something delicious with no animal …

VEGAN BAKED BEANS

VEGAN BAKED BEANS

I went plant based for a few weeks and my challenge was to make dishes I usually enjoy vegan. Some were successful, some were not. These baked beans however are awesome. I love having baked beans with and egg and toast on weekends. Since I …

VEGAN BAKED BEANS

VEGAN BAKED BEANS

I make the best baked beans. It’s my favourite thing to have on Saturday morning with a fried egg and toast. I wanted to make a vegan version of my baked beans. I use the same flavours but swapped out the sausage for a plant-based …

BROCCOLINI LENTIL SALAD

BROCCOLINI LENTIL SALAD

I love beluga lentils, and I love broccolini. Put those two together and scatter with chilies and I’m happy. I made this for my friend’s birthday. She has become a vegan so my challenge this year was to make an exciting, interesting, and delicious dinner. …

BEET HUMMUS

BEET HUMMUS

I have a friend who is vegan and when she visits I usually have some kind of hummus and pita chips available for us to snack on. I bought a beetroot hummus from the store and it wasn’t that great. It was sweet and lacked …

BUTTERNUT SQUASH WITH CHERRIES & PISTACHIOS

BUTTERNUT SQUASH WITH CHERRIES & PISTACHIOS

This is a great dish to serve when the weather starts getting cold. It’s hearty and flavourful. It can be a side to a roast chicken or served as a main for a vegetarian dish.