Hey ! Hey! It’s Christmas week and I can’t believe how quickly this year has gone by, considering all the hurdles thrown our way. I finally got around to typing up my GFVG pecan crust eggplant recipe. With the holiday season upon us, this recipe might help out the vegans looking for a crowd pleasing […]
plant-based dinner ideas
Quick GFVG Chili Recipe
As soon as autumn hits, I start making this quick GFVG chili recipe and it’s always a winner! Super easy to make and as always substitutions are encouraged. This chili is spicy, flavourful, rich and hardy – the perfect meal on a cold rainy day. I usually make a big batch of the chili and […]
Two Easy Potato Marinades
For the month go September I sat down and put together my a list of healthy foods and recipes which heal the thyroid and are anti-inflammtory. Potatoes are on this list. I thought it might be useful to share my top two easy potato marinades that will will turn your potatoes into crispy, flavourful, nutritional […]
Cauliflower Rice Stuffed Peppers
Last week the weather was not cooperating and we were craving comfort, healthy GFVG food. I sat down and tweaked one of my grandma’s old recipe. Traditionally the stuffing of the peppers is mainly with rice and few other vegetables. I decided to experiment with cauliflower rice, quinoa, beans and zucchini. To make a long […]
Perfect Pesto Pasta
Perfect pesto pasta my goto recipe whenever I want a hearty but healthy dish. It’s basically a playful green feast! I am listing my recommended sides and toppings for this perfect pesto pasta, but as always you can substitute with that you have in your fridge. This is an opportunity to use up leftover veggies, […]
Volognese Sauce
I love a hearty homemade sauce that I can quickly pour over my gluten-free pasta and tastes amazing. You will keep turning to this Volognese Sauce all the time ! The sauce is very easy to make, vegan, gluten-free and extremely delicious! The sauce is basically a brand new twist to the traditional Italian Bolognese […]
Taco shells
What is it about Mexican food? There is something about the summer season and tacos that brings so much joy. Making taco shells is such a fun activity and you can experiment with a wide range of vegan and gluten-free ingredients. When it comes to homemade taco shells, I have a SUPER easy and DELICIOUS […]
Nutritional Yeast
This post is inspired by some of you asking me about nutritional yeast! I talk about: health benefits, how to make kickass cheeses, and where to find the best prices when shopping around for nutritional yeast. Nutritional yeast has a number of health benefits. If you are a vegan and/or vegetarian these benefits will hopefully […]
coconut chickpea curry
There is nothing better than curling up on my sofa with a huge bowl of homemade spicy curry. When I put together this recipe I had two things in mind: comfort and warmth. Part of the fun of making curries is experimenting with all sorts of exquisite Indian spices. The spices I often use when […]
cooking vegan meals
Cooking vegan meals is not complicated, it’s super healthy and every vegan meal you eat makes a positive contribution to our environment. There are many food trends and diets that continue to pop-up and sometimes they can be confusing. But I see it as a great way to explore what fits best with your lifestyle. […]