There are few flavours more appealing to me than the sweet pungency of roasted red peppers. And when did I last eat one? I have no clue. Somehow, they just fell out of my vegetable rotation in recent months, you know what I mean? Bell peppers have been abundant at the farmers market lately, which [...]
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Sesame Orange Green Beans
(Looking for ways to eat healthy without spending a ton of cash? Check out my latest e-book about healthy eating on a budget.) This side dish may not scream ‘antioxidants’ to you, but believe me, everything in here is a free radical-fighting ninja. The obvious contender is the orange, which is packed with plenty of [...]
Chili Lime Yam Fries
(Looking for ways to eat healthy without spending a ton of cash? Check out my latest e-book about healthy eating on a budget.) Everyone has a strategy for creating the perfect batch of oven-baked fries. Some people place a cooling rack over a baking sheet, which allows for more air circulation and a crunchier texture. [...]
Roasted Zucchini and Mushrooms
I used to hate mushrooms. I thought they tasted weird and slimy. As I’ve discovered with many other foods, it turns out that once you learn how to cook mushrooms properly, they’re absolutely delicious. Now I find myself throwing mushrooms into all sorts of recipes and even designing meals that centre on them. This roasted [...]
Spicy Butternut Squash Pie
I could eat butternut squash every single day. Not only is it sweet, comforting and creamy, but butternut squash is also packed with fibre, antioxidants and anti-inflammatory nutrients. Winter squashes like butternut squash are especially high in beta-carotene, which the body converts into Vitamin A to maintain our skin, mucosal tissues, vision and immune health. [...]
Cauliflower Kale Colcannon
Don’t read any further if you’re Irish. You might be offended by this twisted distortion of a traditional favourite. I’ve become obsessed with mashed cauliflower. It’s so creamy, so delish, so easy and it tastes almost identical to mashed potatoes. Cauliflower is great for detoxification and, although it’s bland and white in colour, is extremely [...]
Baked Onion Rings
Onions are one of those staple foods that I always have on hand. I can’t imagine a time when I created meals without them, but the truth is I didn’t buy, cook, or even eat onions until I was over the age of 25. My family didn’t eat onion rings when I was growing up, [...]
Tomato Basil Beanballs
I know I’ve said it before, but chickpeas are just so darned good. In this case, they’re the brilliant base of a vegan meatball – providing a velvety soft texture and protein-rich punch. I used these to create a veggie meatball stew, though the original recipe recommends them as appetizers for dipping in marinara sauce. [...]
Gluten-free and Vegan Latkes
My last few adaptations have been edible, but that’s about all I can say about them. My rugelach were lacklustre, while my attempt to cook gluten-free/vegan dumplings yielded bland and boring clumps of dough. I really wanted – and needed – a win in the kitchen. Which is why I was so excited when I [...]
Roasted Curried Cauliflower
I’m not a side dish person. I don’t mind eating them, I just never cook them. Since I typically chop heaps of vegetables for a vegetarian entrée, I rarely have the resolve to do the same for a secondary dish too. This recipe was just begging to be made, but as much as I adore [...]
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