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    Home » Recipes

    Winter seasonal recipes

    a collection of my recipes suitable for winter time and cold weather.  Cozy soups, gluten free treats and warm drinks are some of the recipes you will find here. The most popular recipes in this category are my Winter Vegetable Soup with Chickpeas & Wild Rice and my adaptogenic chocolate reishi wellness blend.

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    Jumbo Vegan Chocolate Beet Muffins

    These jumbo-sized vegan chocolate beet muffins are such a favourite recipe. The crumb is fudgy yet light and the top is golden and crisp! Beetroot puree ...

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    Vegan Apple Tarte Tatin

    This vegan apple tarte Tatin is a dairy-free version of the beloved French dessert. Caramelized sugar, flaky puff pastry and sweet juicy apples are the ...

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    Roasted Beet Salad with Medjool Date Citrus Vinaigrette

    Classic roasted beet salad is leveled up with a tangy, sweet and creamy Medjool date citrus vinaigrette. Medjool dates add natural sweetness and create a ...

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    Vegan French Apple Tart (Tarte Normande)

    A new take on a classic recipe, this easy vegan French apple tart has a melt-in-your-mouth flaky crust, a simple vegan frangipane filling, and loads of ...

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    Vegan Apple Spice Baked Oatmeal [gluten-free]

    An easy and comforting breakfast, this vegan apple spice baked oatmeal is made from basic pantry ingredients and amazing Cosmic Crisp Washington state ...

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    Chewy Vegan Ginger Spice Cookies

    These chewy vegan ginger spice cookies are an easy sweet treat for the holidays. Made with whole wheat flour and warming spices like ginger, cinnamon, ...

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    Easy Gooey Vegan Cinnamon Rolls

    A slightly more nutritious version of this beloved sweet, this quick and easy vegan cinnamon rolls recipe contains spelt flour, yet makes super soft and ...

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    Double Chocolate Beetroot Cake [dairy-free & vegan]

    This noteworthy vegan double chocolate beetroot cake is beyond good; it's sure to surprise unsuspecting palates. Beets are naturally sweet, and despite ...

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    Winter Vegetable Soup with Chickpeas & Wild Rice [Vegan & Gluten-free]

    Chickpeas and rice add protein to this simple and satisfying winter vegetable soup. Parsnips and celery seed create a subtle earthy sweetness to the ...

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    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). ...

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    Creamy Vegan Sweet Potato Soup with Red Lentils & Hemp Hearts

    A super creamy blend of sweet potatoes, red lentils and the flavour and nutrition of hemp hearts! This dairy free sweet potato red lentil and hemp heart ...

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    Cranberry Citrus Oat Muffins [vegan]

    Hi friends! I hope your week is going well and you're not inundated with too much work or an overload of school assignments. If you are (and even if ...

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    Creamy Vegan Potato Leek Soup with White Beans

    A creamy and protein packed take on this traditional and well-loved soup. This vegan potato leek soup is an easy to prepare dish featuring the nutrition ...

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    Vegan Chocolate Bundt Cake with Peppermint Ganache

    This vegan chocolate bundt cake is a spelt flour-based dessert en-robed in luscious non-dairy chocolate peppermint ganache! The addition of hot water to ...

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    Holiday Homemade Tea Blends 3 Ways

    Homemade tea blends are sure to please the tea lover on your list. This post shares my three favourite homemade tea blends for the holiday. These make a ...

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    Citrus & Ginger Root Tonic

    Dare I say it? Winter is coming.  I don't remember the last time I saw snow in early November along the Pacific Northwest, nor the temperature ...

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    Winter Citrus & Greens with Miso Ginger Dressing

    I find food blogging to be so utterly rewarding. Not only do I get to take photos of food, I get to eat said food afterwards.  Taste-buds ...

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    Crunchy Kale Slaw with Balsamic Tahini Dressing & Almond 'Parmesan'

    This vegan crunchy kale slaw is full of nutrients and paired with the sweetness of crisp apple and balsamic in the tahini dressing. Topped with vegan ...

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    Moroccan-Style Chickpea & Cauliflower Soup [vegan + gluten-free]

    This Moroccan-style chickpea and cauliflower soup is a vegan friendly version of this traditional soup. Cauliflower adds a meaty texture and soaks up so ...

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    Vegan Rosemary Bread with Dates and Walnuts

    A savoury quick bread, this vegan rosemary bread is naturally sweetened with dates and a small amount of coconut sugar. It contains chopped walnuts which ...

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    Dairy-Free Rose Tea Latte

    Warming, fragrant and floral, this dairy-free rose tea latte is a wonderful drink for fall or winter, or serve over ice for a refreshing and aromatic ...

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    Comforting Seven Bean Stew [vegan & gluten-free]

    This simple and comforting seven bean stew features a medley of dried lentils, pinto beans, navy beans, black eyed peas, kidney beans and black beans.  A ...

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    Poached Pear Gingerbread Loaf

    During my childhood, our version of gingerbread was better known as "Lebkuchen"; a famous German Christmas cookie. It isn't exactly gingerbread, but ...

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    Easy Vegan Meringue Cookies [Gluten-Free]

    Vegan meringue is possible and so easy with an everyday staple: chickpea brine (aquafaba). These easy vegan meringue cookies are perfect for the ...

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    Creamy Homemade Vegan Eggnog

    This super creamy homemade vegan eggnog recipe is a perfect version of the traditional eggnog with all the flavour you love! Topped with an egg-less ...

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    Peppercorn Chai Poached Pears with Vanilla Cashew Cream

    This post was sponsored in part by Raw Spice Bar, however, all thoughts and opinions are my own Happy December! I hope this post finds you well on your ...

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    Winter Spice Granola w/ Almonds

    Cinnamon, nutmeg and ground cloves give a wonderful new flavour profile to your morning granola. It's starting to look like the holidays out there, so ...

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    Five Minute Golden Milk [vegan]

    Turmeric is considered the queen of all spices; I love that description considering I'm five episodes into "The Crown" on Netflix, and loving every ...

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    Hi! I'm Heidi, the recipe developer, gardener, and photographer behind The Simple Green. I specialize in simple and seasonal plant-based recipes, both sweet and savory!

    Learn more about me.

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