Appetizers, Condiments and Sides, Dips and spreads

Cranberry sauce

This is the cranberry sauce that I like to make. My husband loves it so much that he even spreads it on his morning toast, and it goes quickly! I often have to make another batch, it’s that good! There is no granulated sugar in this recipe, only 1/3 cup of maple syrup. Packed with […]

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Appetizers, Condiments and Sides

Walnut hemp lentil pâté

For the holiday season, instead of the traditional French pâté de foie gras, I will be serving this plant-based version, which I came up with a few weeks ago (after several trials). With less saturated fat than the traditional pâté made from duck or goose liver, this walnut hemp lentil pâté is completely heart-healthy. Made […]

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Appetizers, Condiments and Sides

Crunchy Pickled Red Onions

These pickled red onions can transform just about any meal. With their tender, crunchy texture, they add a flavourful punch to so many dishes. They are often preferred to raw onions. Like pickles, they are piquant and you can add the seasonings that you prefer. If you want them garlicky, then throw in a few […]

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Breads, Breads and Scones, Breakfast, Condiments and Sides

Multi-Seed Oat Bread

This bread is made with whole food ingredients such as seeds, nuts and plenty of oats. It is easy to make and 100% vegan and gluten-free. Made without flour or leavening, the dough bakes into a dense loaf that holds perfectly together. Packed with protein, fibre and healthy fats, it is hearty and nutritious. The […]

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Condiments and Sides, Main Dishes, Soups

Cucumber Melon Gazpacho

This gazpacho is light, velvety, tasty and cool. It’s the perfect mid-day meal during the heatwaves that many of us are experiencing these days. I recommend adding some roasted garlic cloves. Roasted garlic lends a smokey yet milder taste than raw garlic and it blends well with this soup. In this recipe, I added 5 roasted […]

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