Soup & Salad
Roasted Poblano Corn Chowder
I knew back in the summertime when the weather was warm, that freezing the sweet and juicy summer corn would definitely be worthwhile as we are deep into winter and knee deep in snow. I made a pot of hearty roasted poblano corn chowder, thickened with potatoes and coconut milk, using some of my stash…
Read MoreSweet Potato Miso Ramen Bowl
It’s cold and we’ve had so much snow. All I want is a big bowl of comfort, so I’m making my favourite easy and approachable vegetarian miso, sweet potato ramen bowls. The naturally creamy sweet potato miso broth is the perfect base for a huge pile of noodles, steamed greens, jammy egg and the very…
Read MoreWinter Chopped Salad
This winter chopped salad is colourful, crunchy and seasonal. With roasted sweet potatoes, apple, celery, green onions, roasted grapes, leafy lettuce and tangy sherry dijon vinaigrette, a sprinkle of creamy blue cheese, toasted pumpkin seeds and pecans to top it all off. I find in preparing this salad that the slicing and dicing is quite…
Read MoreMushroom Barley Soup
This is a beige/brown food alert! With the newest round of lockdown restrictions for so many here in Ontario, we’re all in need of a big serving of comfort food. We are back to working remotely, virtual learning, restaurant closures and so much more. We all miss our family, friends and life in general. There’s a…
Read MoreCitrus Fennel Salad
Making the most of the available citrus with this simple winter salad that will brighten up any day. Today’s citrus and fennel salad is a really delicious combination. It’s made with sliced caca cara oranges, blood oranges, grapefruit, clementines and lime, shaved fennel and toasted cashews. Then it’s finished with a refreshing citrus dressing. Homemade…
Read MoreSweet 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 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 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…
Read MoreButternut, Pear and Leek Salad
This feel good fall salad is made with the most delicious seasonal ingredients. Bursting with vibrant flavours, it’s like a ray of sunshine on the table. And the sumac vinaigrette is divine! There are a lot of bright flavours and textures in this bowl. Butternut roasted with citrusy sumac Red Anjou pears roasted with honey…
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