A delicious vegan alternative to tasty Butter Chicken.  I was skeptical at first but this really was easy to make and even the carnivore in the house loved it.  Don't be put off by the number of steps in the preparations - just have all your ingredients ready to go and this recipe is quick and easy - and super delish!  Serve with rice or naan. Ingredients:

• 1 c..read more

Can you eat too much hummus?  Last week I found out that, sadly, yes you can.  So, needing a break from my fav dip, and having a costco-sized bag of carrots in the crisper, I thought I'd try something different - and this spicy carrot dip is just perfect for these cool winter days, and serves well with veggies, crackers, or how about some warm flatbread right out of the pan? ..read more

Winter is coming, and it’s time for soup!  This recipe is one of my favorites – a hearty soup with the earthiness of cauliflower and parsnip, this is a delicious and very nourishing winter evening meal.  Full disclosure - I am not sure that these are the measurements for this soup. I make it so often, but aside from parsnips and cauliflower, I kind of just chuck in whatev..read more

With the sweet, earthy taste of carrots, this creamy soup has added protein and texture with butterbeans. Serve with a crusty bread. Perfect for these cool autumn nights. Ingredients: • 1 tbsp olive oil • 8 large carrots • 1 large onion, chopped • 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped • 1 tin butterbeans • 1 litre vegetable stock • Salt/pepper to taste Prepar..read more

An easy to make and delicious treat that stores well in the fridge, but won't last long! Ingredients:

• 2 1/3 cups shredded organic coconut
• ¼ cup organic coconut oil
• ¼ cup unsweetened organic coconut milk
• ¼ cup powdered sugar
• 1 ¼ cups dark chocolate

Preparations:

1. Line a baking sheet with parch..read more

This frittata is really versatile and you can use whatever produce is ready in the garden for a delicious and creative meal for brunch or dinner, plus it makes a wonderful leftover for lunch tomorrow. Ingredients:

• 2 tbsp oil or butter
• 1-2 potatoes (or sweet potato)
• 1 onion, sliced
• 1 medium zucchini, sliced
• 3 cups silver..read more

Ingredients:

• 2 300g cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup oats
• 1 ½ cups yogurt
• 2 tbsp curry powder
• 1 egg
• 3 spring onions, finely diced
• ½ cup cilantro, finely diced
• Pinch salt
• 1 tbsp coconut oil
• 2 tbsp mango & ginger chutney

Preparations:

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What to do with all this...spinach?  This month our yogi-garden is bursting with spinach varieties and aside from adding spinach to every dish I cooked, I found another great way to make use of this super nutritious leaf with a pesto variation that is raw, gluten free, vegan, and completely delish! Ingredients: • ½ cup cashews • 1/2 cup to 3/4 cup water • �..read more

I'm all about the Tex-Mex dishes lately, with their vibrant colours, spicy flavours, and versatility. This is a new fav that can be used as a dip, topping on salad or burrito bowl, and if you don't have fresh ears of corn available you can always substitute canned corn. Ingredients

• 3 ears corn
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp Spanish paprika
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This is one of my favorite ways to use cabbage, a traditional dish that has been passed down through my family and is a staple at big family meals.  This old-school recipe is super easy to make and adds colour, taste, and a bit of digestive support to a main meal. Ingredients:

• medium cabbage shredded
• 1 onion finely chopped
• 1-2 apples diced<..read more

My new favorite raw, vegan, gluten free treat - and sure to be my new go-to yogi potluck dish!  Three simple steps to three delish layers of goodness.  Seriously - you gotta try these...

Base Layer

Ingredients:

• 2 1/2 cups walnuts
• 3 cups Medjool dates
• 1/2 cup raw cacao

Preparations:

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I'm not usually a big eggplant fan, but baba ghanoush is one of my favorite dips, and we often make it a meal with some homemade pita bread, hummus, olives, tabouli, and some raw veggies.  Great for dipping, spreading on toast, or on its own.  If you haven't tried making your own Baba Ganoush yet, give this recipe a go - it is simple, quick, and delicious. Ingredients: <..read more