Making chocolate bars could not be easier! I hope you and your family enjoy this recipe as much as mine! Vegan Peppermint Chocolate Bars (makes 8 bars) What you’ll need: Food processor Parchment paper lined baking pan (approximately 11’ x 7’) 1-1/2 cups (375 mL) raw cacao nibs ¾ cup (175 mL) maple syrup ½…
Recipes
Quick and Easy Butternut Squash Soup
I love steaming hot soup on a cold winter’s day. Don’t you? When I make soup I always make sure there are leftovers. Once the soup is cooled, I separate into individual portions and freeze. Whenever I feel like soup, I have some ready to go! Quick and Easy Butternut Squash Soup (makes about 6…
Fried Cauliflower with Vegan Creamy Dipping Sauce
A simple and delicious appetizer, these fried cauliflower are perfect for kids, mom and dad and even those friends who pop in at the last minute. Enjoy! Fried Cauliflower with Vegan Creamy Dipping Sauce (makes about 4 cups (1L)) What you’ll need: Paper towel or dish towel lined bowl 4 cups (1L) avocado oil ¼…
Vegan Cinnamon Frozen Yogurt
You don’t have to buy frozen yogurt to enjoy frozen yogurt, its actually quite simple to make! This is my favorite vegan recipe. Enjoy! Vegan Cinnamon Frozen Yogurt (makes about 4 cups (1L)) What you’ll need: Ice cream maker (here’s the one I like) ¾ cup (175 mL) maple syrup 3 tbsp (45 mL) ground…
Quinoa Vegetable Soup
As the weather starts to turn colder I begin to build my inventory of soups for my freezer. This is one of my favourite vegetarian soups. Enjoy! Quinoa Vegetable Soup (makes about 12 cups (3L)) 3 tbsp (45 mL) avocado oil or olive oil 2 cups (500 mL) carrots, medium diced 2 cups (500 mL)…
Vegan Cauliflower Tacos with Fresh Tortillas
Taco restaurants are popping up as quickly as coffee shops and sushi restaurants and for good reason; the food is awesome, the ingredients are inexpensive and restaurants can make a killing serving them to you. But you don’t have to go very far to eat fresh tacos; in fact you don’t have to leave your…
Fresh Tortillas
I recall that moment I was introduced to homemade tortillas. It was up there with the birth of my children. Ok, ok…maybe not that high up, but it WAS a very good day ☺ I couldn’t believe how easy and fun they were to make! Fresh Tortillas (makes about 8 tortillas) What you’ll need: Tortilla…
Kick Ass Granola Parfait
This past weekend I made some incredible Kick-Ass Granola Parfaits for a charity event. In truth, this is what I eat almost daily for breakfast. Although I have a few variations, there is nothing like a wild blueberry puree when the berries are in season. Enjoy! Kick Ass Granola Parfait (makes 4 parfaits) What you’ll…
(Wild) Blueberry Puree
When in season, I just love wild blueberries. Unfortunately, their season is short so regular blueberries have to do. This is amazing with Kick Ass Granola, on yogurt, or served on your next cheese platter. Enjoy! (Wild) Blueberry Puree (makes about 2 cups) What you’ll need: 2 cups (500 mL) wild blueberries 2 tbsp (30…
Dark (brown) Chicken Stock
This incredibly rich chicken stock is the perfect addition to any meat or vegetable dish. Enjoy! Dark (brown) Chicken Stock (yields 12 cups (3 L) ) What you’ll need: Fine mesh strainer Preheat oven to 400 F 2.2 lbs (1 kg) chicken bones 1 leek, roughly chopped (about 2 inches) 3 carrots, roughly chopped (about…