Wild rice and chickpeas 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 recipe unique. Top with loads of fresh parsley and a serve with a good slice of rye bread for a comforting (and hearty) meal on any winter's day. It's no question ...
Gluten Free Recipes
Most of my recipes are naturally gluten-free as well as being vegan-friendly; here you can find many options to enjoy if you have a gluten sensitivity or an intolerance. The most popular recipes in this category are Gluten-Free Oat & Quinoa Blender Waffles and my Gluten-free Maple Almond Cookies [Vegan]
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 in refined sugar, and contain no dairy or corn syrup... and they don't stick to your teeth! Sounds like some terrible witches spell, right? ...
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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. You can double the recipe and freeze half for garden fresh flavour all winter. Autumn has arrived and it with, cooler weather, warm sweaters and cozy meals. In the garden, several plants are being cleared ...
Gluten-free Maple Almond Cookies [Vegan]
Being an avid gardener, it pretty much goes without saying that I have a deep love for organic foods. Choosing to support companies that make the extra effort to help preserve the health of our food system in Canada is important to me and my family. As such, I do my best to source quality organic foods from local growers and reputable Canadian companies whenever possible. Not ...
Quick Pickled French Breakfast Radishes
An easy way to prepare seasonal radishes from the market or garden! Tart, sweet and salty with great crunch. The pickling process needs a minimum of 8 hours, but prep is quick and they make an easy condiment to keep on hand for sandwiches or salads! Because these are not canned, they need to stay refrigerated when not in use. I have a really quick recipe for you today! The radishes have ...
Sweet Potato Soup with Red Lentils & Hemp Seed
Most of you can feel Spring in the air...the Daffodils and Tulips have just popped and are ripe for the picking (for the local deer, that is), and we're feverishly planning out this year's plantings. We can officially say Winter is over. And as much I love the cooler months, I am ready to welcome the sunshine, fresh garden fruits and vegetables, and time on the open water with my ...
Gluten-Free Oat & Quinoa Blender Waffles
Happy Friday, friends! Have you ever tried blender waffles? They're incredibly easy because they're made (you guessed it) in a blender. I love recipes that come together with little fuss and clean up. A mix of oats and quinoa blended into a flour (I use a Vitamix) makes up the base of this recipe. Quinoa adds a wonderful nutty flavour, and protein which helps to keep you ...
Creamy Winter Leek, Potato & White Bean Soup
Well, the holidays are officially over. This time of year, I often fall prey to "the lag" when the only energy I can muster is to pull on warm socks, curl up by the fireplace and eat soup (all day). Nevertheless, tasks need accomplishing, wild-lings need chasing, and winter vegetables need tending to. It never ceases to amaze me the resiliency of some plants. A few weeks back, we had a ...