Summer is near, and the perfect meal to celebrate are these colourful stuffed peppers. Roasted peppers always remind me of summer barbecues as they are a staple! They’re rich in flavour and super easy to prepare. These peppers are packed with nutrients from the protein in lentils, antioxidants in the spices, and so on.. Enjoy!!… Read More Stuffed Peppers
It’s almost fall!! The air is getting cooler and what better way to get cozy than a big bowl of soup. Fall food is my absolute favourite from roasted veggies, stews, soups, and more. This soup was one I created when I only had a short amount of time to get ready and needed lunch.… Read More Roasted Carrot and Sweet Potato Soup
Working at an Italian restaurant is so hard cause everything looks amazing but it’s loaded with cheese and meat!! Decided to make my own version of a not-so-traditional Italian dish but still super delicious. Ingredients: Meatballs: 1 can lentils 1 tbsp olive oil 1/2 onion, diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 1/2 tbsp tomato paste… Read More Lentil Meatballs with Tofu Ricotta
What better way to start off your day then warm, fluffy pancakes! These cinnamon spelt pancakes are filled with extra fibre from the spelt and flax. They also contain a good amount of protein from the soy milk. They’ll give you just the amount of energy you need to start your day! Ingredients (makes 6):… Read More Fluffy Cinnamon Spelt Pancakes
Raw vegan cheesecakes are the best for a summer treat. I paired this one with my favourite raw brownie recipe! This dessert is chalk full of nutrients from the nuts, raw cacao, and of course raspberries. Check out the write up I did about health benefits of raspberries on Toronto Vegetarian Association. Ingredients: (Brownie Layer)… Read More Raspberry Cheesecake Brownie Bars
The month of May is peek season for Artichoke harvest! I wanted to get creative with artichokes since they’re usually only seen in a dip or eaten on its own. This recipe is so tasty and full of nutritional benefits! Check out the write up I did about artichokes on Toronto Vegetarian Association’s website Enjoy… Read More Garlic and Artichoke Burgers
Spring time is such a beautiful, awakening season. Temperatures are finally warming up, summer vacations are beginning to come closer, and most importantly, plants are coming back to life! Theres no better feeling than walking outside and smelling fresh, warm air, and watching the plants finally begin to thrive. Planting a seed and being able to… Read More Benefits of a Plant-Based Diet
My favourite section of the grocery store is the discounted area where they sell cheap fruit because it’s “too ripe” (whatever that means). I got 6 avocados for $2!!! Best day. Ripe fruit can sometimes be healthier than when it’s just picked, such as bananas offering more cancer-fighting properties when they become more brown. Avocados… Read More Avocado Chocolate Mousse
Hey guys!! I wrote a little blurb for Toronto Vegetarian Association about seasonal ingredients. For March I decided to choose asparagus as it’s an abundant vegetable that begins its season at the end of February! Eating seasonally and locally is very important to support your community and reduce emissions for transportation of food. I’ve also… Read More Food of the Month: Asparagus
One of those meals that you have no idea what you’re making until your done. I was planning on a breakfast sandwich with the portobello as the “sausage” but I decided I didn’t want the bread and wanted more toppings. This was the end product and I’m so happy with it!! So many flavours and… Read More Stuffed Smokey Maple Portobello Mushroom
