When the weather turns cool, I gravitate to hot, homemade soup. This recipe is a staple in our house because of its delicious simplicity. It can be enjoyed as-is, or you can bump up the nutrition by adding chopped carrots and celery before cooking. Wild rice (no relation to white or brown rice) has a… Continue reading Curried Lentil and Wild Rice Soup
There are many commercial non-dairy yogurts available, but they generally have a long list of ingredients. I’ve been wanting to make my own for a long time, but it was one of those things I’d never got around to. Honestly, I was intimidated. I had no idea it could be so simple. If you love (or… Continue reading Cashew Yogurt
I stumbled upon the idea of a healthy instant soup one day while browsing Pinterest. (I you’re a Pinterest junkie like me, follow my account, to connect and check out my links to recipes, healthy living, crafts, organization, etc.). The post I found was a gluten-free vegan recipe, which was adapted from another omnivore version.… Continue reading Healthy Instant Soup: A Quick Lunch Idea
“But I could never give up bacon!” I can’t count how many times have I heard that when talking with someone about my plant-based lifestyle. I’ll admit, even my youngest was willing to become vegetarian/vegan as long as he could still eat bacon on occasion. (That’s no longer an issue, thanks to coconut bacon.) I… Continue reading Coconut Bacon
This flatbread is a favourite at our house. It’s quick to prepare, requires few ingredients and is yummy and versatile. It’s high in protein and fibre, too. I was looking for a super-quick gluten-free option and found this recipe. I’ve adapted it slightly to make it a little more user-friendly. We often top it with… Continue reading Coconut Flatbread
Most mornings in our house begin with a smoothie. My husband leaves early on weekdays, so he makes his own and the poor guy misses out on the wonderful creations I make with the boys. K (age 7) loves to be my smoothie co-creator and is now great at helping me tweak a new flavour. He’s… Continue reading Green Vanilla Chai Smoothie
Need a healthy and delicious snack to bring for lunch? Want an easy after school snack? This simple chia seed pudding is for you. It’s very adaptable and takes so little time and effort to prepare. You can also choose to make it in the morning and refrigerate it to use as an after school/work… Continue reading Simple Chia Seed Pudding
Here is an easy and versatile dairy-free “cheese” sauce made with cashews. I like to serve it over gluten-free macaroni for a kid-favourite “mac and cheese”. Tonight I served it over black bean spaghetti, topped with finely chopped red pepper, green onion, and coconut bacon. My husband loves to make the Nacho version (see below) and… Continue reading Cheezy Vegan Cashew Sauce
This is a favourite in our house. It’s quick (about 20 min start-to-finish), easy, high in protein, satisfying, and very tasty. It’s a great substitute for scrambled eggs at breakfast, brunch or any other meal. You can make it as-is, following the recipe below, or the optional variation. I’ve also included some topping and serving… Continue reading Scrambled Tofu
Denise Massie RHN 