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…
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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…
(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…
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…
Creamy Yogurt Dressing
I love this dressing paired with my Mediterranean Turkey Kebabs. It is great with salad greens too! Creamy Yogurt Dressing (makes about 11/2 cups (375 mL)) What you’ll need 2/3 cup (150 mL) finely diced cucumber ¾ tsp (4 mL) sea salt 1 cup (250 mL) goat or dairy-free yogurt ¼ cup (60 mL) coconut…