I was initially skeptical of this idea of Mr. Pea’s… I mean, seriously, making your own dinner rolls? making your own vegan dinner rolls? throwing sweet potato in there? I’m not going to lie, making bread scares me; it just seems like some sort of MasterChef thing.. not a Jessica thing. However, after seeing this idea … Read more
Today we are sharing our favourite oatmeal cookies, which also happen to be pretty darn healthy. These little guys are vegan, gluten-free and have no refined sugar added; simple yet satisfying. Oatmeal, Chocolate, Banana and Cinnamon = the DREAM TEAM! There’s also a little bit of coconut oil in there (because you know even the … Read more
Yes, that’s right healthy and cookie are in the same sentence! These vegan carrot cake oatmeal cookies with chocolate chips are gluten-free and made without oil or refined sugar. They are perfect for guilt-free snacking and I have to admit I’ve also made them part of my breakfast for the past two days (whoever made “breakfast … Read more
Black pepper ….in cookies?? It’s happening. We’ve kicked these vegan double chocolate chip cookies up a notch with espresso, black pepper and a touch of cinnamon. Adding black pepper brings a hint of spice and a flavour profile that’s both subtle and complex. I was inspired to give this a try after stumbling upon Martha … Read more
This recipe was born on one of those days when I had a craving for hearty comfort food, which for me more often than not equates with cheese. Before I started to eat a plant-based diet, I was in LOVE with cheese. At that time anything that was or ever had been my favourite food involved cheese … Read more
I first discovered the wonder that is vegan baked oatmeal just over a year ago and have been in love ever since. Baked oatmeal is for those mornings you where it’s been a rough week and you deserve a treat or when it’s so cold out you just need something warm and comforting for breakfast. Often I … Read more
I originally planned this vegan salted caramel and chocolate squares as a Valentine’s Day recipe, but now that I’m looking at the pictures these would be perfect for St. Patrick’s Day. The pepita seeds (pumpkin seeds) bring the leprechauny green and are also responsible for the satisfying crunch. Pair that crunch with chocolate, caramel and sea salt … Read more
Crunchy. Spicy. Creamy. Those are probably my three favourite food descriptives and these vegan squash tacos are deserving of all three. Panko-crusted baked butternut squash brings the crunch to this game-day treat and my cashew jalapeno-lime “sour cream” sauce is both spicy and luxuriousy creamy. We topped the tacos with shredded kale, salsa, red onion, tomato, … Read more
This roasted vegetable side is the perfect addition to a cozy winter dinner. It combines brussels sprouts, carrots and onions with the sweet tartness of apples; all of which are roasted in a sweet and spicy garlic glaze. I was going to include some new fact I learned about brussels sprouts and how good they are, however the more surprising … Read more
Whether it is Chrismas or Thanksgiving, stuffing has always been my absolute favourite part of the traditional holiday feast. Literally I remember filling my plate with so much stuffing my mom would need to remind me to save some for the rest of the family. This year I successfully made a veganversion of our family recipe; … Read more
It’s the kick-off of the holiday season today: the Toronto Santa Claus Parade + decorating our Christmas Tree. It was also extremely cold when I woke up with the tiniest bit of snow outside. All these factors combined I decided some decadent baking was in order! Cornmeal lemon-blueberry muffins perhaps aren’t the most holiday-like recipe but … Read more
This recipe combines sweet and savoury flavors; making it the perfect autumn snack food. The best part is that no dehydrator is necessary! This recipe just requires a bit of time and a regular oven. You simply chop up the apples, season with smoked paprika, salt and pepper and pop in the oven. Then it’s … Read more
This potato hash recipe is a favorite weekend brunch of ours. It’s perfect for when you feel like something hearty and savory in the morning but can also make a good simple option for last-minute dinners. Nicely browned potatoes are the star of this dish and are combined with tons of fresh veggies, fresh rosemary, avocado and … Read more
Strawberry salsa with toasted pita bread is a tasty summer snack and a fun add on to your party. This strawberry salsa with kiwi and onions gives a fresh and delicious punch to your snack which can be paired with perfectly toasted pita bread.
This 100% vegan sandwich is simply delightful. It is soft, crunchy, moist; everything you hope for in a sandwich. It features a fried eggplant with vegan parmesan and panko breading, a spreading of garlic mayo and green olive tapenade, a bottom of baked confit cherry tomatoes, and fresh arugula. If you want to make your … Read more
Heart shaped pizza with a pretty pink balsamic beet spread <3 Anyway, to make a heart shaped pizza, I simply poured a few tablespoons of the lentil batter onto the frying pan and quickly spread into a heart shape. I made mini pizzas, but by all means feel free to make full sized heart shaped … Read more
Interestingly, veganism does have some origins in Chinese history. Taoism (a Chinese religious tradition) required monks and nuns to restrict their diet to a mainly plant-based one – mostly they were vegetarians, some were pescatarians, and others were vegan, depending on what food was available locally. Taoists and Buddhists also would eat only vegan Chinese foods on … Read more
The idea for this cheesy vegan quiche struck me, and the first attempt turned out soooo good. I’ve tried numerous variations, but I love the simplicity of using leek as the sole vegetable in this quiche. It’s also quite child-friendly. I also love using other vegetables in this quiche too. Capsicum, leek and broccoli made … Read more
One week, I made a quinoa crust, which I enjoyed but no-one else quite liked it. Going to have to play around with that one… Another week I made pizza crusts using spelt flour, which isn’t gluten-free so I guess that was cheating And this week, I made lentil pizza crusts. Lentil pizza crust Each … Read more
Grilled banana halves. Homemade creamy coconut icecream. Sugar-free chocolate drizzle. A sprinkle of chopped walnuts. (Full disclaimer: we actually ate this for lunch. Such is the life for my little recipe testers 😀 ) By the way, apologies for the melty icecream photos…it probably was not the best idea to make this for photography purposes … Read more
A brown lentil pizza crust, made from a can of lentils! Vegan, gluten free, oil free. Once again, I was inspired by this lentil pizza crust which I made a while ago. I’ve been meaning to make a spin on that popular pizza crust, using brown lentils instead of red lentils. This recipe is quite … Read more
