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Sweet Potato, White Bean and Kale Soup
The heartiest of hearty soups, that’s exactly what this curried sweet potato soup is. This thick vegan soup is bulked up with white beans and kale and spiced with Thai red curry, cumin and ginger. It’s a creamy soup that’s vibrant and cozy, and just the right thing to turn to for keeping the family…
Read MoreLemon Ricotta Fritters
Lemon Ricotta Fritters are surprisingly light and fluffy. They are the perfect fried Hanukkah or anytime treat. Yes I know they are not the traditional jelly doughnut, but they are a really delicious alternative. So golden and crispy on the outside and light with just a hint of lemon on the inside. They are not overly…
Read MoreChewy Molasses Spice Cookies
Cookie season wouldn’t be complete without a batch or three of these Chewy Molasses Spice Cookies. They are well spiced with ground ginger, black pepper, allspice and cloves. Then there’s the molasses and apple cider vinegar to balance out the spice. They bake up perfectly chewy and the demerara sugar gives a good crunch. There…
Read MoreVegetarian Cottage Pie
There is something very comforting about cottage pie. This hearty vegetarian cottage pie has all of the flavour you’d expect from a traditional version. It’s just as hearty with the goodness of lentils. The filling is packed with loads of vegetables and lentils all simmered in a rich savoury broth, topped with creamy mashed potatoes…
Read MoreDark Chocolate Pistachio Cookies
Slice and bake cookies stand alone nicely. They are slightly crisp on the outside, soft on the inside and have a tender buttery crumb. Dark Chocolate Pistachio cookies are so easy and made with just 6 ingredients. These buttery shortbread cookies are loaded with pistachios and then dunked in dark chocolate. Tips for Baking Shortbread…
Read MorePotato Latkes and Vegetable Latkes
Hanukkah (Chanukah) starts on Sunday and that means latkes … lots and lots of latkes. I like to make a variety of potato latkes, by adding sweet potato, zucchini, carrots and kale. They are usually served with sour cream and/or apple sauce, but the options for toppings are endless. For my latke board I made…
Read MoreCurried Sweet Potato Soup
This curried sweet potato soup is luxuriously creamy, without the cream. It is slightly sweet and warmly spiced with yellow curry, smoked paprika and nutmeg. It’s a hearty vegan soup served with crunchy spicy baked chickpeas. A big bowl of creamy soup makes for a perfectly comforting lunch or dinner on a cold day. The…
Read MoreFeta and Spinach Latkes
I’ve made latkes with everything from potatoes to carrots, zucchini, beets, sweet potatoes and kale for Hanukkah. This year I added spanakopita latkes with feta and spinach to the repertoire. This is a first for me. These spanakopita potato latkes are mixed with lots of crumbled feta and spinach and fried to a golden tangle…
Read MoreAutumn Wild Rice, Apple and Kale Salad
Let me tell you about this wild rice, apple and kale salad. To say that it is so good is an understatement. I made it this week, not once, not twice, but three times and loved it every time. This is a real fall salad. It’s packed with nutty wild rice, kale, apple – I…
Read MoreThai Coconut Curry Butternut Soup
Another day another pot of soup. Today it’s a vibrant Thai Coconut Curry Butternut Soup. The sweet butternut squash pairs well with the Thai flavours. This simple soup blends into a creamy subtly spiced flavourful delight. I suggest you make a big batch that will last the whole week. What You Need butternut squash potato…
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