This dish is inspired by my travels through Israel. Everyday I would walk through markets stopping often to inhale the most amazing smells and seeing some incredible food cooking. One dish that resonated was slow cooked chickpeas. This is my version. Enjoy! Slow Cooked Chickpeas and Kale (makes about 5 cups (1.25 L) What you’ll…
Side Dish
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 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…
Mediterranean Turkey ‘Kebabs’
My brother-in-law, Ofir, inspired this recipe, although mine is with turkey and not beef. Simple and delicious these amazing, two-bite appetizers really pack a punch! Mediterranean Turkey ‘Kebabs’ with Creamy Yogurt Dressing (makes about 12-15 kebabs) What you’ll need 1 lbs (16 oz) ground turkey 2 tbsp (30 mL) finely diced shallots or red onion…
Flax Seed Crackers
I love eating a good cracker. Unfortunately, finding a great one at the grocery store is not always easy, so I make my own! These Flax seed crackers are so simple and so good they will become your go to for cheese-plates moving forward. Enjoy! Flax Seed Crackers (makes about 24 crackers) What you will…
Warm Pesto Marinated Olives
Whether coming to my home as a dinner guest or a student for a cooking class, you are always greeted with small bite-size foods with huge flavour! These Warm Pesto Marinated Olives are one of my favorites and my guests love them too! Warm Pesto Marinated Olives (makes 2 cups (500 mL)) What you’ll need:…
Roasted Garlic Scapes with Lemon and Thyme
I often receive emails about ingredients people see while shopping, wondering ways to use them in their family meals. Recently, one of those ingredients is garlic scapes. The flowering stock of the garlic bulbs can be enjoyed in the same way you would serve green beans or asparagus. This is a very simple, delicious side…
Lump Crab Cakes
Crab cakes are the perfect summertime lunch or dinner treat. Whether served on a salad of summertime greens or as an appetizer, these will impress your guests! Lump Crab Cakes (Makes five cakes) What you’ll need: 2 cups (500 mL) lump crab 1 egg 1/4 cup (60 mL) Dijon mustard ¼ cup (60 mL) toasted…
Salt and Vinegar Cauli-Tots
Fried or baked, these snacks are filling and satisfy all potato chip cravings. Salt and Vinegar Cauli-Tots (Makes approx. 12-15 Tots) WHAT YOU’LL NEED: 3 cups (750 mL) canola or sunflower oil 1 cup (250 mL) finely grated Russet potato 1 cup (250 mL) finely grated cauliflower ¼ cup (50 mL) finely chopped leeks ¾…