April showers bring....delish rainy day soup! Rice noodles, bok choy, carrot, and green onion are just an aside to this insanely delish miso, ginger and turmeric broth. There is a bit of heat, but it's just the thing to keep you nice and cozy. *Vegan, gluten free, nut free, best fresh not frozen
This will definitely be in MY picnic basket next week. I love this pasta salad. Green beans, peas, sundried tomatoes, zucchini and cashew ‘Parmesan’ are mixed with gluten free pasta. Our garden green herb dressing (it's very herby!) is blended in - as in, not on the side - one jar, easy peasy! *Vegan, gluten free, contains nuts
Get on this one friends! Green lentils, bulgur, leeks, celery, carrot, sweet potatoes, butternut squash, tomatoes and some warming spices are slow cooked and half-pureed. A sunflower seed crema is added to give this soup a really rich and creamy feel - stick it to your ribs! *Vegan, contains gluten, nut free
Quinoa, kale, roasted butternut squash and sweet potato, Brussel sprouts, beets, mung bean and alfalfa sprouts, topped with a tahini lemon dressing and a seedy mix (sunflower, pumpkin, sesame seeds and hemp hearts). It's the kind of salad that will leave you feeling refreshed and satisfied - just what you need to tackle all that Spring cleaning! *Vegan, gluten free,…
Hearty Lager Stew As we head into sweater and boot season, I'm all about yummy stews. This one has the classic crew - carrots, potatoes, parsnips, sweet potatoes, mushrooms, cabbage, leeks and peas simmering in a thick Sidelaunch Mountain Lager broth. *Vegan, nut free, contains gluten (Tapioca flour is used to thicken the broth which is GF, but I'm sticking…
These light and fluffy biscuits are sprinkled with fresh rosemary, thyme, sage and chives and would make the perfect side to any soup (particularly the Turmeric Stew on this week's menu) 6 pack. Cook from frozen for 18-20 mins. *Vegan, nut free, contains gluten
Why is it called the Holiday Salad? Well, it makes me feel Christmasy and I hate to mention it - but you've got 8 short weeks! Sage, thyme and cinnamon roasted sweet potatoes and butternut squash, red onion, quinoa, mixed greens, lacatino kale, pomegranates and red grapes. BAM! Top this baby with a simple maple dijon dressing and some spiced…
My Slovenia grandparents had a lot of Hungarian friends and I remember having a version of this soup when I was a kid...I'm positive however it wasn't vegan. This one might not be completely authentic but it is soooo good. Kind of cream of mushroom soup but jacked up with Hungarian paprika and other warm spices, it's a twist on…
How is she going to pull off a vegan version of a classic Irish stout stew?! Oh, I'll tell you...big awesome mushrooms, carrots, potatoes, parsnips, sweet potatoes, cabbage, leeks and peas simmering in a thick Guinness broth. *Vegan, nut free, contains gluten
Have you tried jackfruit? This unique tropical fruit is a game changer for my WFPB friends. With the texture of pulled pork/chicken, you will fool any meat lover with this dish. Potatoes, leeks, sweet potatoes, onion, corn, peas, carrots and jackfruit simmer and get real cozy with classic pot pie spices. This is topped with my gluten free pie crust…
This salad is as close to a tropical vacay as I can gift you - and a vacay ANYWHERE is exactly what we all need. A colourful layered salad with peppers, red cabbage, romaine, black eyed peas, corn, green onion, and roasted jerk cauliflower. A mango dressing is served on the side. *Vegan, gluten free, nut free
I'm so excited to have this frozen meal in my freezer when days are LONG and the weather starts getting cooler. First let's chat the sauce - it's a tofu crumble Bolognese that you will be surprised isn't meat. The sauce is layered up multiple times with lasagna noodles, a whack of roasted veg (peppers, mushrooms, eggplant, zucchini, onion, spinach…
We've frozen this one so you can stash it away in your freezer and pull out on a night you want something warm and special. Butternut squash, sweet potato, red lentils, coconut milk, spinach, cilantro, tomatoes and all the warm cozy spices you'd expect in a great curry. 1 litre deli-style container. Comes frozen and needs to be thawed and…
Ohhhh, I love this hearty warm soup. I also love saying 'mulligatawny.' Red lentils, carrot, celery, onion, potatoes, apple, tomatoes, a whack of spices and coconut milk are just classic in this fan fav soup. *Vegan, gluten free, nut free, freezer friendly
Lentil Shepherd's Pie One of my most classic freezer meals, this vegan take on comfort food classic will make everyone in your house happy. Creamy brown lentils, onion, garlic, tomato paste and herbs form the base. Layer in some corn, carrots and peas and top with a white and sweet potato mash and some mushroom gravy. Super kid friendly! 7…
Lentil Shepherd's Pie One of my most classic freezer meals, this vegan take on comfort food classic will make everyone in your house happy. Creamy brown lentils, onion, garlic, tomato paste and herbs form the base. Layer in some corn, carrots and peas and top with a white and sweet potato mash and some mushroom gravy. Super kid friendly! 7…
Lentil Swiss Chard Stew In case you didn't know, I LOVE lentils! This stew really shows them off - green lentils get to hang with the 'trinity' (carrot, celery and onion), tomatoes, swiss chard, cumin and warming spices. The stock is extra special because it blends sunflower seeds for a creamy twist. *Vegan, gluten free, nut free
Lentil Swiss Chard Stew In case you didn't know, I LOVE lentils! This stew really shows them off - green lentils get to hang with the 'trinity' (carrot, celery and onion), tomatoes, swiss chard, cumin and warming spices. The stock is extra special because it blends sunflower seeds for a creamy twist. *Vegan, gluten free, nut free
My fav smoothie combo is this: roasted beets, carrots, strawberries, kale and orange - so I thought I'd turn that beloved breaky into a salad, and it's equally amazing. Orange infused quinoa, kale, shallots, carrots, strawberries, roasted beets and sweet potatoes and the mm tofu feta. Topped with a pomegranate/orange vinaigrette and sliced almonds. *Vegan, gluten free, contains nuts (but…
The beginning of dreary Fall weather has inspired me to create a traditional minestrone - carrots, zucchini, green beans, kidney beans and spinach stewing in a tomato broth - warm up your belly and your soul. I can't wait to dig into this one with a side of sourdough....drool. *Vegan, nut free, gluten free, not ideal for the freezer
A new breakfast (or anytime) option! Mini quiches (the size of a regular muffin) made with a quinoa and flax seed crust. The filling is not egg my friend...nope! It's silken tofu, nutritional yeast and some delish spices. Broccoli, red pepper, sundried tomatoes, basil and spinach provide you with your morning veggie fix. Perfect for a breakfast on the go!…
A lifetime of hating all protein powders led me to creating my own, and let me tell you - it's great! Perfect for smoothies, but also a great thicker for soups, sauces and dressings. I've also been known to just sprinkle this mixture on salads. In other words - super versatile. Harnessing the power of protein in plants with none…