This week, I shared another simple and easy recipe over at BAKED the blog. With Old man winter a constant by our side these days, I wanted to highlight some of the "it" fruits this season...cranberries and persimmons! Have you ever had a persimmon? ...
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Winter Vegetable Soup with Chickpeas & Wild Rice [Vegan & Gluten-free]
Chickpeas and rice add a healthy dose of protein to this simple and satisfying winter vegetable soup. Moreover, parsnips and celery seed create a subtle earthy sweetness to the broth which makes this winter soup taste divine. Top with loads of fresh ...
Vegan Chocolate Dipped Olive Oil Biscotti
These vegan chocolate dipped olive oil biscotti are a healthier variation of this traditional Italian cookie (what could be more Italian than olive oil). This biscotti recipe is dairy free, contains fiber, omega three, and is made from a base of ...
Vegan Gingerbread Cookies
Gingerbread has a special place in my heart...perhaps it's the German in me, or the fact that I never really had the western variety growing up. Lebkuchen, or German gingerbread, was found aplenty in or home during the holidays, and while it's ...
Chewy Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies [vegan]
A healthier treat, these chewy peanut butter oatmeal cookies are low in refined sugar and oils, and full of great peanut-y flavour. They’re chewy on the inside with a lovely crunch around the edge. They’re best ...
No Knead Garlic Fougasse
Fougasse (originally known as "fogatza") is a French flatbread originating from Provence. It looks complicated and fancy, but is very simple to make. This is a basic no knead fougasse recipe, so feel free to add other ingredients like roasted ...
Vegan Salted Caramel Apples
These vegan salted caramel apples are a delicious way to savour the sweet flavours of Halloween. Alder branches add the perfect sinister touch to this classic October treat! Unlike traditional caramel apples, these vegan salted caramel apples are low ...
Garden Journal: Summer 2018
This post is dedicated to my reflections, thoughts, successes and failures from another summer in the Simple Green garden. This year, I share with you our blockbuster growth with Kelp fertilizer as our go-to liquid plant supplement, the importance of ...
Vegan German Apple Cake [Apfelkuchen]
This version of traditional German apple cake (apfelkuchen) is vegan friendly and made with spelt flour. Topped with cinnamon, this vegan German apple cake is a perfect Autumn indulgence that also happens to be high in fiber. Most importantly, in ...
Chocolate Cupcakes with Matcha Cashew Frosting [vegan]
This week, I'm taking the traditional chocolate cupcake to *ahem* greener pastures over on BAKED the Blog. Not that there is anything wrong with a good, old fashioned chocolate cupcake, however, there's something to be said for combining chocolate ...
Baked Apples with Easy Oat Streusel [vegan]
Baked apples with easy oat streusel is a ridiculously simple and easy dessert perfect for autumn holidays and gatherings. It comes together in minutes and makes your home smell beyond cozy while they bake. This recipe is vegan friendly and ...
Rigatoni with Parsley Walnut Pesto [vegan]
This vegan parsley walnut pesto pasta is simple to make and full or super fresh flavours. Parsley, spinach and walnuts add an earthy depth of flavour and loads of nutrition. Autumn has arrived and it with, cooler weather, warm ...