These gorgeous sweet potato beet burger patties are quick, easy and tremendously delicious! Juicy, sweet beets and creamy sweet potatoes mixed with onions, bread crumbs and earthy spices. All flavourful, simple and easy-to-find ingredients. The result is a real crowd-pleaser, hearty, and a very yummy burger. Beets provide loads of antioxidants, […]
Summer is on the way and light, fresh foods are my inspiration these days. I crave the lighter fare with the changing season. This Asian Salad is fresh, bright, crunchy and flavourful. A rainbow on your table. The crisp vegetables with a drizzle of peanut dressing is perfect as a […]
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 […]
These vegan waffles are delicious! Golden and crispy on the outside, light and fluffy on the inside. They’re also extremely easy to make using simple pantry staples. Best of all, these waffles are gluten free! This gluten-free waffle recipe is so simple and requires only one type of flour, oat […]
This recipe is exactly what I crave on those chilly Autumn evenings when the air is cool and crisp. A quick, simple, hearty and comforting stew. This Vegetable and Tofu Stew is ready in 1 hour or less and made with simple, fresh and nourishing ingredients. Chunks of extra-firm tofu, […]
Green Goddess Pasta is a beautiful and delicious dish that’s full of flavor and color thanks to the broccoli and spinach leaves. When you’re craving something comforting and creamy but also healthy, this is it! You will get your dose of greens along with the comfort of a cozy bowl […]
This Shepherd’s Pie is the ultimate comfort food made deliciously vegan and gluten-free. This is a fresh take on a classic dish that’s just as comforting and satisfying. The hearty veggies, tofu and walnut filling compliment the fluffy sweet potatoes and butternut squash topping. All these pack extra nutrition and […]
These delicious Tofu Steaks are a nutritious and wholesome vegan/gluten-free meal. Serve the tofu with rice, quinoa and/or steamed vegetables. The tofu is marinated and infused with an easy and scrumptious sauce and then baked to perfection. Cut the tofu into even slices (I prefer to cut them about 1/4″ […]
This sweet potato and black bean burger is flavourful, moist, hearty and delicious. They are completely vegan, gluten-free and freezer-friendly – perfect for meal prep. These burgers are so hearty that you won‘t miss the bun if you opt to eat the patties on their own, which is my preference. […]
This is an easy and wonderful recipe for fish lovers. Here, I infuse salmon with a creamy coconut korma sauce and enhance it with dry fenugreek leaves. Dry Fenugreek leaves (or Kasuri Methi) is a popular dried herb that add an earthy, smoky flavour to many dishes. It can transform […]
Vegan Lentil Meatballs – This is a lovely recipe made with green lentils, oats and almond flour. So delicious and high in protein, these are very healthy and completely plant based. Serve with your favourite sauce for a quick and simple weeknight dinner These Lentil Meatballs are a great addition […]
Mung beans (green lentil) are one of my favourites and I love their earthy taste so I’m always looking for different ways to cook them. In this recipe, I added the vegetables I had available in my fridge but you can add any vegetables and this stew and it will […]
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 […]
Chard and White Bean Salad Some say eating greens is an acquired taste but I love my greens and can eat them every day of the week. I especially enjoy Swiss chard. It is a nutritional powerhouse — an excellent source of vitamins K, A, and C, as well as […]
I love Taco Tuesdays. This is my version of Black Bean Tacos. They assemble in minutes and pack intense flavour and taste. Served with my Cashew Crema. This is an easy, delicious and healthy knockout meal. I used store-bought corn tortillas which made this dinner assemble in less than 30 […]
Carrot and Lentil Soup (Masoor Dal) This dal/soup is filled with goodness. All detoxifying and soul serving ingredients. I just love this dish. I grew up eating this soup/dal and it’s my comfort food. Whenever I need something quick, nourishing, and satisfying – this is my go-to. My most favourite […]
Veggie and Soba Noodle Stir Fry with Peanut Sauce This quick and delicious dish whips up in no time for a quick nutritious meal. Use any vegetables you want or have available to make this stir-fry. Match it with my Peanut Sauce which you can assemble in less than 5 […]
Pasta with Creamy Tofu-Alfredo Sauce This pasta dish is a great way to get all the flavour and satisfaction of pasta with Alfredo sauce but without all the butter and the cream. This version tastes like the real thing, no one will know how healthy it is given its decadent […]
Turmeric Infused Lotus Root Lotus Root are loaded with vitamins, minerals, protein and dietary fiber. Lotus root has a delicate, sweet taste and a crunchy texture. It is usually added to stir-fries, soups, curries, and stews. In soups, it has a softer texture but stays firm. Stir fired it is […]
Vegetable Peanut Stew This Vegetable Peanut Stew was inspired by several peanut based stews I used to eat when I worked downtown. My version is healthier, vegan and gluten-free. This rich and creamy peanut stew is so delightfully packed with flavour, super comforting, and can be eaten as a meal! […]
Air Fryer Salmon Cakes Fryer Salmon Cakes are a quick, easy and healthy meal. Cooking salmon cakes in the air fryer make them crispy on the outside and keep them tender and moist on the inside. My version is gluten free, dairy free, packed with flavour and made with fresh […]
The easiest and most delicious Tofu Scramble! If you are looking for a nutritious, quick dish, this one’s for you. Just few ingredients, 20 minutes and 1 pan required. Super easy and high in protein! It’s hearty, satisfying and can be eaten for any meal. Substitute any of your favourite vegetables to make this quick powerhouse dish!
Makhana (foxnuts and also know as lotus seeds) are an excellent low calorie, anti-oxidant, gluten-free, vegan superfood packed with dietary fibres and protein. A perfect addition to any diet. Eat this sabzi/stew with rice, roti or naan. They can easily be found at your local Indian store.
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.
This is a really delicious and healthy dish, easy to prepare, and my go-to for a quick, nutritious meal. Use your favourite white fish (cod, haddock, basa, tilapia, etc) and don’t worry if your fish is frozen, just add it in and it will cook very nicely. You can also use a store bought curry paste instead of the individual spices, and feel free to swap in your favourite veggies – this dish is so versatile that most veggies will work.
A cheese tray adds elegance to any get together. A mixture of your favourite cheeses on a tray is a great and nutritious appetizer that pairs so well with wine. Have a look at some of the cheese trays that we’ve prepared. Hope they give you inspiration for your next party.
Homemade pizza can seem very daunting but it’s actually very easy and fast to make.
An easy meal on any day, BBQ veggie skewers served with rice or quinoa.
Kadhi is a popular savoury Punjabi North Indian dish made with sour yogurt and served with veggie fritters soaked in the Kadhi. For an alternate option, raw veggies can be added once the Kadhi is cooked and heated until the veggies are cooked.