Appetizers

Oct 6, 20213 min read

Welcome Autumn with Bonbon Squash Soup!

Autumn is here in full force with so many squash and pumpkin to choose. I know this because off to the pumpkin patch we went last...

Jan 30, 20212 min read

Rich Mushroom Umami Soup (Creamy But Hold the Cream)

If you can slice mushrooms and chop an onion, you can make this decadent and fragrant soup. The inspiration came from ordering online...

Jan 22, 20212 min read

Cornmeal Muffins with Jalapeño, Onion, and Cheddar

Some people love corn, like me. Others not so much. If you are a cornbread lover, here is a recipe where you can eat your corn muffin and...

Dec 8, 20201 min read

Roasted Potato Pancakes

Potato pancake time! Here's a video of a roasted variety. Easy to make. Has the yummy traditional textures and flavours we love. And...

Sep 2, 20202 min read

Eggplant Spread (Baklazhannaia Ikra)

Eggplant Spread (Baklazhannaia Ikra), A delicious healthful snack or when entertaining, an appetizer to enjoy with friends.

Aug 17, 20202 min read

Roasted Green Pea and Chickpea Falafels

Roasted Green Pea and Chickpea Falafels with all the fixins. Middle Eastern plant based dinner, here you come!

Aug 15, 20204 min read

Plant Based High Protein Lettuce Wraps with Thai Peanut Sauce

Refreshing Thai high protein lettuce wraps with all the fixings. Spice up your meal time enjoyment!

Jul 5, 20201 min read

Palak Paneer (Creamed Spinach, No Cream)

Palak Paneer is a wonderful side dish for your Indian cuisine dining pleasure! Spicy and creamy without the cream

Jul 5, 20202 min read

Naan Bread Easy From Scratch

Naan bread without a Tandoori Oven but tastes like it was baked in one. Chewy to be torn and dipped or used as a crust for toppings. YUM!

Jul 5, 20203 min read

The Best Pizza From Scratch

The most perfected pizza dough! Yummy toppings and high oven heat. You'll never order take out again.

May 7, 20202 min read

My Signature Kale Salad for Gorett and Collin

Signature kale salad with toasted almonds, Parmesan, pomegranate arils, and lemon Dijon.

May 5, 20204 min read

Greek Spanakopita with Phyllo and Tzatziki From Scratch!

Hand rolled phyllo dough you make yourself! Lemony Spanakopita Triangles makes it all worth the effort.

Oct 16, 20182 min read

Fresh Pumpkin Potato Pancakes

It's that time of year again. Lots of yummy delicious varieties of pumpkin and squash available. In this jazzed up yummy potato pancake,...

Jan 11, 20182 min read

How to Make Chickpeas in an Instant Pot

I just made some chickpeas in my Instant Pot. They taste slightly sweet, have the scent of herbs and savoury onion flavour. In short,...

Oct 11, 20172 min read

Salad Time with Elaine

I asked my friend Elaine over for her belated birthday lunch. She's a very active cruise line agent and for this reason, it's a treat to...

May 12, 20172 min read

Mussels in Ginger Coconut Water Broth with Fresh Pineapple

Picture the scene. On your way home from a productive and challenging day. Don't feel like cooking but craving something satisfying,...

Apr 28, 20172 min read

Spicy Chickpea Sesame Hummus

Eating more beans or "pulses", using a modern day buzz word, seems to be the way to go. Beans add more fibre and fight against disease....

Apr 7, 20163 min read

Have You Taken Your Pulses Lately?

“Pulses are part of the legume family, but the term “pulses” refers only to the dried seed. Dried peas, edible beans, lentils and...

Nov 27, 20152 min read

Baked Korean Beef Ribs (“LA Galbi”: 갈비)

Whenever I go into Rowe Farms, I check out which cuts of meat are reasonably priced. To my amazement the Korean Beef Ribs, also know as...

Nov 26, 20152 min read

Organic Gluten Free Buckwheat Groats

Today I was making some organic gluten free toasted buckwheat groats for my power lunch salads. I make about 4 to 6 servings to portion...

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