A sensation on your table, this is a seriously beautiful and delicious dish. The eggplant is sauteed until crispy, smoky and cooked in a rich sweet and spicy savory sauce. This vegan dish is very satisfying, both as a side or a main served over rice or noodles. I ate […]
This Eggplant Stuffed with Back Beans is a hearty and delicious dish that is enjoyed on its own or as a side. The flavourful filling is easy to make and tastes great in these roasted eggplant halves. This is a fun and versatile recipe that is a joy to prepare. The […]
One of my favourite weeknight dinners is Quesadillas. They are so versatile, you can stuff them with virtually anything. I actually love the spinach/mushroom combination so that what I used in this recipe, but feel free to use your favourite ingredients to make these quesadillas your own. I made my […]
Palak Paneer is a classic Indian dish of cooked spinach with cubes of paneer cheese. You can substitute firm Tofu for the paneer (cheese) to make this a vegan dish. I am a bit of a purest, I don’t particularly like my food over-spiced so I add the basic spices […]
This Polenta with Mushroom Ragu is a beautiful option for “Meatless Monday”. Creamy polenta is topped with a mushroom ragout! This velverty, light and fluffy polenta is intensely flavoured from the coconut milk and nutritional yeast and is perfect for serving with virtually anything. You can use whichever vegetables you […]
Gourd with Tofu I used Bottle Gourd (also known as Calabash) in this recipe. It’s the quintessential summer vegetable with a delicate flavour and balanced spiciness. This is also known as Lauki ki Sabzi and cooked frequently in the summer. Servings Ingredients 1 Medium Bottle gourd, peeled and chopped1 Block […]
Bitter Gourd (Karela) Bitter gourd is a superfood loaded with nutrients and healing benefits that include lowering bad cholesterol levels, blood glucose levels and inflammation. Known for it’s bitterness this vegetable is a bit of an an acquired taste – but cooked right it tantalizing the taste buds. I myself, […]
Zucchini is so versatile, you can use your favourite spices and herbs to make this your own. Perfectly tender crisp and easy oven baked zucchini. Incredibly good and take 10 minutes to prep. This is one of those dishes you’ll want to have in your back pocket for those busy weeknight! I used mango powder which packed this dish with flavour. Mango powder is readily available now but can always be found at your local Indian store.
A whole head of cauliflower is roasted in the oven and then infused with thai curry coconut milk. A beautiful and delicious way to serve cauliflower. This is an easy recipe that gets some help with some commonly available ingredients. Whole Roasted Cauliflower with Thai Curry Servings Ingredients 1 Head […]
Easy Baba Ganoush This is one of my favourite dips. Typically used as a dip, i also use mine as a spread on sandwiches and bread. Servings Ingredients 1 Medium Eggplant roasted I roasted mine whole in the oven at 350 for one hour3 Tablespoon Lemon Juice One medium lemon […]
Shredded Brussels Sprouts & Tofu Salad Servings Ingredients 4 Cups Shredded brussels sprouts1 Large Carrot shredded2 Medium Sweet Potatoes1 Package Firm tofu with the water squeezed out2 Scallions1 Cup Walnuts Optional4 Tablespoon Lemon Juice2 Tablespoon Apple cider vinegar2 Teaspoon Honey or Maple Syrup1 1/2 Teaspoon Himalayan salt (or pink salt)1/2 […]
This is a simple and easy dish that can be made in very little time. Eggplant is very versatile and can be prepared in many ways. Look for an eggplant that is light in weight – a heavy eggplant will typically contains many seeds and you want one that contains […]
Butternut Squash is one of my favorite vegetables. It’s so versatile, it can be roasted, sautéed, toasted or puréed into a soup. It can also be mashed and used in casseroles, breads, muffins, and pies.
This recipe is the perfect as a side dish with any meal or eaten on it’s own.