Tacos are definitely up there in terms of summertime fare. Lacking a little taco inspiration though? Say hello to your new favourite: pulled jackfruit tacos 🙂 I was feeling pretty inspired over the weekend and decided to finally give pulled jackfruit a whirl as I’d seen this featured in sloppy joe and curry recipes (stay tuned…
Tag: plant-based
Banana Walnut Muffins
These muffins are maravillosa, to say the least. They’ve got a delicate crunch to them, are 100% bakery-worthy and can be whipped up in no time! These can easily be munched on as part of your breakfast, or packed in your lunchbox (do people still use lunchboxes?) for a banana-y snack. Let’s get our Betty Crocker/Martha Stewart//Niki…
Puttanesca Penne
Puttanesca penne is a pasta dish originating from Naples, in Southern Italy. It is thought that some women (let’s call them ladies of the night) used to make this pasta dish to attract men (let’s assume they were looking for company) with its pungent flavours. Real talk (and after having made it, that totally makes sense…
Montreal Eats: LOV
YES! The day has come. For an extremely long time, I had been dreaming of a fancy-ish, trendy, fun and vegan restaurant in Montreal where both food and service were exceptional. LOV is it! While there are many hot spots to grab a vegan bite around town (which I love supporting), in my opinion, none…
Golden Beet Soup
Baby, it’s cold outside! This soup should help 😉 If you’re anything like me, you love making soups for the winter “hibernation” period! During the harsh winter months, curling up in warm blankets and flannel pyjamas and consuming nothing but warm food and beverages is my protocol 😉 This soup fits the bill and helps…
Fig & Date Squares
Date squares are the ultimate comforting dessert, it’s true. Buuuuut, I had a huge bag of dried figs in my pantry feeling like it lacked a sense of purpose. Therefore, I decided to experimentally tweak these beloved bars into a hybrid – one that tastes like a cross between Fig Newtons and thick crumbly date…
Cream of Asparagus Soup
Asparagus is a springtime veg which has decided to grace us with its presence, and has been doing so for the past few weeks. Did you know that once asparagus is planted, it can only be harvested 3 years later? Though it may be playing hard to get, asparagus is well worth the wait 😉…
Tips for A Great One Pot Pasta
Whoever likes a flexible meal, which yields less dishes and is ready in a cinch (about 20-30 minutes), raise your hand. Now that all your hands are raised, let’s talk one pot pasta! Have you ever heard of this trend? One pot pasta is basically an all-in-one pasta dish in which components thereof are cooked together, and…
Kohlrabi Curry
When in doubt, make curry. Words to live by, if you ask me 😉 And never mind restaurant curries – just make this one in the comfort of your home! 🙂 Kohlrabi is in season so I figured I would share with you a magnificent way in which we can incorporate its wholesome goodness into a…
Olive Oil & Orange Oatmeal
This morning I decided to be an oatmeal artist and put a spin on traditional oats by experimenting with some different mix-ins: orange for a citrus burst, almonds for vitamin E rich crunch and thyme for a savoury twist. The unique result is heart-healthy (its soluble fiber does wonders for cholesterol levels), diabetes-friendly (low glycemic…
Mango Coconut Chia Pudding
I’m definitely a chia seed pudding enthusiast. Such puddings are great for breakfast on the go (especially if you make them the night before 😉 ) and/or make for a satisfying and energizing snack. Chia seeds may be puny, but they contain legitimate amounts of protein, calcium, iron, fiber and omega-3 fatty acids. Talk about…
Almond Mylk de la Casa
Once you go home-made, you never go back. This is especially the case with almond mylk. In my humble (or not so humble) opinion, home-made almond mylk trumps store bought for a variety of reasons: Cost. With a cup of almonds, you can make both a liter of almond milk and obtain about 1 cup of…
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