This is our favourite soft chocolate chip cookie recipe. We like them big and substantial. Adding chocolate candies, not just chocolate chips, adds fun colour to these cookies. But feel free to add whatever you like - these are you do you cookies. I am repeatedly asked to just make plain chocolate chip cookies. No...
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Dark Chocolate Biscotti with Almonds
Whole Wheat Dark Chocolate Biscotti with Almonds! This is an everyday cookie - not too sweet, full of whole grains including flaxseed, and enough dark chocolate and almonds to satisfy all your cravings. Biscotti are my favourite kind of cookie. 🥰 It might be this cookie's affinity for coffee ☕️, my day is not a...
Orange and Cranberry Cake
When fresh cranberries arrive in the stores I can't wait to start baking. This Orange and Cranberry Cake is so good. Sweet and tart and smells like a Christmas hug. I love fresh cranberries, especially for baking. They add such an intense and happy pop of red to baked goods. This time of year, next...
Wild Mushroom Goat Cheese Pizza
Crispy and flaky puff pastry and rich balsamic vinegar are the base for this wild mushroom goat cheese pizza. A simple appetizer that is perfect for casual winter entertaining. The crust is light and flaky, pairing nicely with the rich fall flavours of the mushrooms and goat cheese. Serve in small slices. Puff pastry makes...
Sweet Potato Chickpea Taco Bowls
Try these Sweet Potato Chickpea Taco Bowls for a simple weeknight dinner. Easy and quick to prepare. See below for meal prep instructions, all components of this meal can be made and prepped ahead to save you time on the busiest days. Sweet potatoes, roasted chickpeas and all the taco toppings you like in one...
All-Purpose Lemon Tahini Dressing
A simple lemon tahini dressing that works on everything! I make this recipe almost weekly as part of my regular meal prep. Toss roasted vegetables or fresh kale with this creamy, lemon dressing for instant dinners. This recipe is just the thing to bring all your best meal bowls together. I believe everyone needs a...
Fresh Raspberry Tart
The Fresh Raspberry Tart is an impressive dessert perfect for entertaining any time of the year. Impressive but rather easy - this is a no-roll pastry! Raspberries are the star here, get the prettiest you can find. There is a thing about raspberries that to me just seems so regal. Raspberry anything says fancy. This...
Spicy Acorn Squash
I'm in love with this sweet and spicy acorn squash slow cooker recipe. This has so much flavour, and beautiful colours and all done in the crockpot! Perfect side dish for any special fall holiday meal or vegetarian main. Cooked in a sweet tomato sauce full of warm and cozy fall spices this is so...
How to cook dried chickpeas from scratch
Cooking beans from scratch can take so much time. Use your slow cooker to cook your chickpeas hands-free! It's so easy. Takes no time at all, will save you money AND avoid all extra chemicals found in canned beans. This post was originally written in February 2012 (Yikes!!) and has been updated with new photos...
Lemon Zucchini Muffins with Greek Yogurt
You will love these sweet and light lemon zucchini muffins made with Greek yogurt for packing in lunches or quick mid-day snacks. Packed with fresh zucchini and made with Greek yogurt these muffins are a healthy quick snack with a good dose of protein. Sprinkle the tops of the muffins with a little bit of...
Roasted Onion Tart with Goat Cheese and Pears
This roasted onion tart is a rich and impressive dish. Sweet pears and caramelized onions are made for goat cheese. This is a savoury tart. Not a dessert. Goat cheese tart filling is creamy and herbal. The pastry is made with olive oil and whole wheat flour. I love serving this in the fall as...
The Best Vegan Queso Dip
This quick vegan queso recipe will become your favourite. One little steps makes all the difference! Give this recipe a try. Creamy. Spicey. Cheesey. I have tried so many vegan cheese sauce recipes. I have tried making cheese sauce out of potatoes, other veggies, eggplant even. Always. Always I am dissapointed with the results. Until...
Healthy Baked Banana Oatmeal with Blueberries {G/F}
Simple, sweet, and full of summer fruit, this baked banana oatmeal is a hit with the family. Healthy too! Gluten-free and dairy-free recipe. Make-ahead for busy mornings. This recipe was first published in 2012, it has been updated with new photos and more detailed instructions. We have blueberries. Kids like blueberries. And before you say...
Easy Mixed Berry Crumble Pie {Vegan}
When a vegan dessert is easy and impressive there is no reason not to make it all summer long. This Mixed Berry Crumble Pie is full of all the best summer fruits. This post was originally written in 2013. I've updated with new photos and more information including step by step photos. You can see...
Strawberry Crumb Bars
Strawberry crumb bars are a favorite summer treat. The freshest and juiciest summer ripe strawberries baked into a sweet buttery shortbread-like cookie with crumb topping. These bars are my go-to for summer BBQs and celebrations. Easy to pull together and always a crowd-pleaser. You might want to try this fresh strawberry ice cream cake if...
Easy BBQ Jalapeno Popper Recipe for the Grill
You will love this easy BBQ jalapeno popper recipe. Cheesy stuffed jalapeno peppers roasted on the BBQ for an easy summer treat. Don't forget to serve with a simple cilantro mayo. This is a meat-free and gluten-free recipe. This recipe originally appeared in 2013, it has been updated with new photos and improved simplified instructions....
Cannellini Bean Salad with Roasted Red Pepper
A fresh summery medley. This cannellini bean salad is dressed up with roasted red peppers and a hint of citrus. For me this is the perfect light summer dinner... just give me a slice of crusty bread and I'm happy. Sometimes you need a light summer dinner. Honestly, I could eat like this every day....
Summer Succotash
This! This is summer comfort food. A late summer succotash recipe - fresh sweet corn, butternut squash and lima beans lightly cooked in a sweet, lovely broth. Serve with roasted potatoes to soak up all the juices and turn this traditional side dish into a vegetarian main meal. Preserve the summer harvest with this recipe...
Strawberry Vanilla Ice Cream Cake
Welcome summer with this Strawberry Vanilla Ice Cream Cake. An easy but show-stopping no-bake dessert. Vanilla ice cream and strawberries layered with fresh strawberry sauce in a vanilla cookie crust. This ice cream cake is refreshing and light, a favourite frozen dessert during the hotter months. It's finally summer! Already, we have experienced days when...
Roasted Asparagus with Balsamic
Oven-roasted asparagus with balsamic is so easy! Asparagus quickly cooks to perfection in a hot oven with little prep and little tending. making it an easy side dish any time. I've dressed this asparagus with rich balsamic vinegar and toasted bread crumbs for a bit of crunch. This recipe is vegan. Asparagus season tends to...
Black Bean Salsa with Avocado
Bust out this recipe when the avocados and tomatoes are ripe! Serve this black bean salsa with chips for a healthy and fresh dip or use it to top your favourite taco. Vegan. Gluten-free and WFPB. More salsa recipes! because you cannot have too many. Try this Black Bean Salsa with Feta or this Fresh...
Granola Cookies {Vegan}
These sweet and crunchy granola cookies are hearty and filling for easy grab-and-go snacks or even a quick breakfast. Instead of store-bought granola bars, make these homemade treats. Vegan recipe. I love granola! It's crunchy and sweet. My favourite part is when I find a big chunk of granola in the bowl. So I made...
Tomato Soup with Gnocchi + Spinach
A bowl of comfort! This Tomato Gnocchi Soup is creamy, filling and full of basil and garlic flavors. This soup is ready in less than 30 minutes. Serve with a loaf of crusty bread for a simple family dinner. I would have to say that not much is cozier or comforting than a hearty bowl...
Healthy Carrot Loaf
A sweet easy quick bread, this healthy carrot loaf is lightly spiced and scented with a hint of orange. I've added walnuts for a bit of crunch and topped it with an easy, creamy, cream cheese frosting. When you are craving carrot cake but don't want to make a whole cake, this carrot loaf is...
Sesame Green Beans with Garlic
Garlicky and crisp. This is our favorite way to have our green beans. Sesame Green Beans take about 15 minutes to prepare and use just 5 ingredients. These garlicky green beans are our favorite way to eat green beans! An easy recipe, using simple ingredients, AND is 1000x better than just steamed beans. I seriously...
Apple Cinnamon Baked Oats {vegan}
Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal is the definition of vegan comfort food. Easy to toss together and perfect for lazy weekend mornings. Or make ahead for something warm and hearty during the week. In the background plays "Every day is like Sunday" by Morrissey Yes, another take on vegan baked oatmeal. Please understand me, baked oatmeal...
Homemade Raw Fruit Bars
Homemade fruit and nut bars are easy to make and you can use whatever dried fruits you happen to have in your pantry. A healthy grab and go snack.
10 Vegetarian Pantry Meal Ideas
10 vegetarian meals you can make with a well-stocked pantry or freezer. Plus a printable essential pantry list you can download and print before your next trip to the store. The world has gotten a little crazy in the last week. My little family is doing our best to stay put and just be. Just...
Vegan Quinoa Chili with Stout
And as much as I like holiday food, I'm ready for something filling and wholesome. Snow day food. Sitting around watching movies in wool socks kind a food. This is Boxing Day food. And I think it is the best kind.
Sushi Salad with Sweet Miso Dressing
For when you are craving sushi but can't get out for take-out, this sushi bowl has everything: rice, miso, edamame, some seaweed tossed with chopped fresh ingredients. Craving sushi but going out for lunch is not in the budget right now? Try this sushi salad. It has everything - rice, edamame, seaweed (yes!) and a...
Chewy Chocolate Chip Pan Cookies
Oooey-gooey chewy chocolate chip pan cookies. A smallish batch - so you can eat them all hot, right out of the oven. Perfect for the next family movie night.
Fresh Salad Wraps
For a mid-week dinner, if you have the veggies prepped ahead of time, they are actually very quick to make. And they are so versatile, you really don't need a recipe. This is more of a technique. Fill them with any veg you want. You could fill them with leftovers even.
Easy Lemon Cheesecake Bars
You will love this easy (almost) no-bake lemon cheesecake recipe. An easy layered lemon cheesecake bar that is always a crowd favorite. Everyone loves lemon desserts! My theory is there are two kinds of people in this world. Chocolate dessert people and lemon dessert people. Of course, there are many of us that are indiscriminate...
Easy Chickpea & Olive Pasta
This chickpea and olive pasta recipe is made with green olive tapenade. Olive Tapenade is a magic ingredient you will want to have in your kitchen for those times when you need to have dinner on the table in minutes. It's so full of flavor, it is all you need to turn some pasta into...
BBQ Tofu Sliders
BBQ Tofu Sliders - quick, no-fuss dinner. Tofu for dinner just got easier 😃 These tofu burgers are so easy! And so cute 😍. Topped with a creamy orange sesame coleslaw you will love these fresh little tofu sandwiches. Tofu is prepared simply here using quick convenience products -your favorite bottled BBQ sauce and pre-shredded...
How to Cook Buckwheat
How to cook buckwheat. Cinnamon Buckwheat breakfast recipe with dates and almonds. An easy and nutritious breakfast.
Roasted Chickpea Potato Bowls
Roasted Chickpea Potato Bowls. This whole meal is made on a couple of sheet pans and roasts in the oven while you get other stuff done! I love meals like this. Healthy. Vegan. Plant-based. Can we talk meal-prep for a minute? Over the years I have tried every approach to meal prep and meal planning...
Spiced Brown Sugar Cookies with Almond Flour
A soft and chewy and well spiced brown sugar cookie. Cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, and ginger. I've added almond flour to guarantee that perfect texture and chewiness. Rolling the cookies in sugar before baking adds a bit more crunch and texture. These sweet cookies are addictive. I was super happy about these cookies. They crinkled just...
Instant Pot Italian Minestrone
Minestrone Soup is a hearty and healthy plant-based meal, and totally doable on a weeknight when you have an instant pot to help you out. How about a warm bowl of hearty, comforting soup? It's soup season, and there just has not been enough soup in our life lately. Soup is often part of my...
Cream of Garlic Soup {Vegan}
Originally posted in December 2012, I've updated this post and recipe with new photos and useful tips. This simple creamy garlic soup is vegan and is easy to whip together with simple ingredients. Definitely pungent, but in all the good ways. I am certain this is my Polish grandfather's recipe. While he never made anything...
No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Tart {Vegan}
This No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Tart is for when you need something creamy and chocolatey and easy to make. Vegan. No-bake. Peanut-buttery. And everything you ever wanted in a chocolate pie. Served with a slight peanut butter coconut sauce, and this pie becomes a rather sophisticated tart. I've taken a bit of a break from...
Apple + Berry Baked Oats {vegan}
Looking for a healthy make-ahead breakfast? This is it. This berry baked oatmeal is heavy on the fruits - 3-½ cups! Vegan and easy to throw together on the weekend to eat during the week. One-bowl recipe. Baked oatmeal is an easy addition to your weekly meal prep routine. I like to make a batch...