Whether made on an open fire or at home over the stove, this chilli is a sensational meal all year around. Quinoa Vegetable Chilli: Makes about 16 cups (4 L) WHAT YOU’LL NEED: 2 tbsp (15 mL) canola oil 3 cups (750 mL) celery root, peeled and diced 2 cups (500 mL) finely chopped onion…
Soups
Winter Vegetable Chowder
When the weather is cold and I mean arctic temperature cold I love a big bowl of warm chowder. This is one of my favourites. I hope you enjoy. Winter Vegetable Chowder (makes about 10.5 cups (2.5 L)) What you’ll need: 2 tbsp (30 mL) Avocado Oil 2 cups (500 mL) Green Cabbage, medium dice…
Quick Porcini Mushroom Stock
This quick mushroom stock is perfect in a pinch when making soups or chowders. Quick Porcini Mushroom Stock (makes about 4 cups) What you’ll need: 1 tsp (5 mL) Avocado Oil ½ cup (125 mL) Dried Porcini Mushrooms (see tips) 1 Arbol Chilli 8 cups (2 L) Water 1 tbsp (15 mL) Sea Salt Instructions:…
Slow Cooked Chickpeas and Kale
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…
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…
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)…
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…
Blonde (white) Vegetable Stock
This all-purpose blonde vegetable stock offers a light, aromatic addition when cooking grains, legumes or making your favourite vegan soups! Blonde (white) Vegetable Stock (yields about 16 cups (4 L) ) What you’ll need: Fine mesh strainer 1 leek, roughly chopped (about 1 inch) 3 carrots, roughly chopped (about 1 inch) 3 stalks celery, roughly…