There is nothing better than fruit when in season. Up here in the north we’re not as lucky as some when it comes to fresh produce year round. Come late summer and fall when berries, peaches and apples are in
Peaches, Yogurt with a Dash of Maple
Sesame Ginger Tempeh Stir Fry
Tempeh is like the middle child of vegetable proteins. While beans and tofu take centre stage, tempeh is sort of just hanging out and not getting noticed. Aw, poor tempeh. Anyway, tempeh is a great switch it up protein that’s
Lentil and Walnut Faux Gras
I have to admit that I’ve never had actual foie gras, so this lentil and walnut faux gras may not taste like the real deal. The thing is though, who cares? This faux gras is a great tasting spread that’s
Thai Glass Noodle Salad
We went to a pool party recently and a friend brought this amazing Thai, glass noodle salad. What we like about it is that it is quite different than your typical potluck fare. Sweet potato with lots of fresh herbs,
Cool Summer Black Bean Bowl
Wow! I don’t know about you, but when the temperature hits 30+ we look for a dinner that doesn’t need the stove or oven. One advantage of the plant based life style is that if your beans are a little
Pasta With Creamy Tomato & Vodka Sauce
This pasta with creamy tomato & vodka sauce recipe is one that we have used for many years and originally came from the local news paper of all places. While not originally vegan, we modified it to suit our diet
Carrot and Cashew North African Salad
We love the flavours of North African cuisine. Nuts and fruits are a big part of what makes it so good. If you’re looking for something a little different from the traditional BBQ salad then you have to try this
Easy Edamame and Miracle Noodle Bowl
Ever since we were introduced to the concept of “the bowl” ten years or so ago we have embraced this simple and satisfying trend. Let’s face it though, what is a bowl but a fancy salad? So long as you
Hearty White Bean Soup
It figures that two days ago we were suffering through one of the bleakest spring seasons that I can recall, and now, boom, summer showed up. Anyway during those few weeks of rain and cool temperatures we got into some
Quick and Easy Date and Nut Balls
Well now, calling these delicious little treats “energy balls” may be a little bit of a stretch. They do have natural sugars and 18 g of protein in the batch. What they also have is great taste. Who doesn’t like