I was inspired by some very ripe bananas on my counter to create a new gluten-free, dairy-free banana loaf that would be a great quick nutritious breakfast or a delish snack. Voilà, I present the Breakfast Banana Loaf!
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I love no-bake treats. I also love baked treats. Ok, I love any kind of treats. It’s the quickness and ease of the no baked kind that I appreciate when I’m in a hurry and need to make something! This recipe is one of those!
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This plant-based burger is a twist on the regular bean burger. Yes, this has beans – navy beans (or sometimes referred to as white pea beans), and also rice and sweet potatoes. The twist with this burger is that it has beets which boost the nutrition and makes the colour a nice pink.
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Risotto Primavera (Spring in Italian) is a perfect dish with which to welcome Spring! I learned how to make risotto from my Zio Emil – we called him the Risotto King. His risotto was legendary. Here is my version of Risotto Primavera. Buon appetito!
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This is a great slow cooker dinner – easy to prepare, only a few ingredients, then set it and forget it until dinner time.
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Here is the gluten-free version of the German Pancake recipe - you are in for a lovely breakfast treat that is quick to prepare and bake! 5 minutes to prepare, 15 minutes baking in the oven and you have a golden, puffed to perfection, delicious breakfast!
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This recipe was one of my contributions to a vegetarian cookbook a few years ago. It was inspired by a dish I had at a restaurant and then recreated at home from the flavours I remembered - but mine is better!
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Cabbage is, in my opinion, an underrated and under-utilized vegetable. It is so much more than coleslaw! Cabbage is full of healthy nutrients and is very versatile in soups, stews, in fillings for burritos, enchiladas or tacos. Cabbage becomes soft and almost sweet when cooked.
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Is there such a thing as a healthy cookie? Yup, there sure is! This recipe makes yummy, crunchy on the outside, chewy on the inside cookies that are ready to eat in 15 mins. These cookies are dairy free, gluten free, egg free and refined sugar free, sweetened with a small amount of maple syrup.
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Ever since I made my first jar of chia jam, I have not bought store-bought jam. It’s so easy to make chia jam with fresh or frozen fruit, takes 10 minutes tops and tastes so fresh, wonderful and delicious!
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I created this recipe to include more plant-based meals in our weekly rotation. This recipe is very versatile and you can use any other veggies you wish, serve with rice noodles or quinoa, drizzle with tahini instead of topped with an egg, or slice a hardboiled egg instead of one sunny side up.
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Tell those you love what they mean to you, not just on Valentine’s Day but often. Show yourself some love and TLC too – indulge in some quiet time, take a long hot bath, cozy up with a cup of tea and read a book you have been meaning to get to and definitely bake these healthy, gluten-free, dairy-free brownie hearts. They are incredibly delicious and truly Oh Wow!
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A quick and healthy dessert to satisfy your sweet tooth. This recipe makes up in minutes and bakes up in seconds in the microwave. Oven baking instructions are included below if you don’t want to use a microwave.
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Quesadilla contents are fun to change up. Family favourites here are the straight-up salsa, greens and cheese. Or, alfredo sauce with chicken, baby spinach and diced roasted red peppers. Mashed beans and tahini to keep it dairy-free.
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These are gluten-free, dairy-free, delicately naturally sweetened with maple syrup and the fruit and are so delicious that you will love them – hence their name!
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