Asian Cashew Quinoa Salad

Asian Cashew Quinoa Salad (Vegan & Gluten-Free)

Yesterday’s lunch was inspired by Julie Hasson’s Peanut Sesame Noodles. I halved the dressing and swapped the noodles and peanut butter for quinoa and cashew butter. I also added some red bell pepper (capsicum), carrots, and purple cabbage for color, and some additional raw cashews for extra crunch. The result is an Asian Cashew Quinoa … Read more

Quick & Easy Red Curry Quinoa

Red Curry Quinoa

I love Thai food, and especially red curries. I often make regular red curries at home, but yesterday, I made a quick and healthy red curry quinoa. This is a pretty basic recipe. The next time I make it, I will try to make it into a one-pot-meal, but as it is now, it’s still … Read more

Black Rice Salad with Mango and Peanuts

Black Rice Salad with Mango and Peanuts

Happy spring, everyone! Can you believe that winter is already over? I mean, it may not seem like it out there, but before we know it, it will be July. Time flies! What better way to celebrate the end of winter than with a bright and fresh salad? To be perfectly honest, I actually made … Read more

Raw Pad Thai

For today’s post, I’d like to share a raw Pad Thai recipe that my mom made for me when I last visited her in Ottawa. She got the recipe from Chatelaine magazine, but it comes from Julie Daniluk’s Meals That Heal Inflammation cookbook. I love how fresh and healthy this dish tastes! In fact, I … Read more

Hijiki Tofu Burgers & Carrot Ginger Dressing

If you love the carrot ginger dressing from Dojo’s restaurant in NYC, then you’ll love this dressing. It’s great served on a green salad and/or with a Hijiki tofu burger and brown rice. My dad was in the Canadian Armed Forces, so when I was growing up, we moved… a lot! We lived throughout Canada … Read more

Hot & Cold Soba Noodle Salad

Hot & Cold Soba Noodle Salad - Vegan & Gluten-Free

This recipe comes from the January 2011 issue of House&Home magazine. It’s one of the recipes that my mom and I made together when I was home visiting last month. It’s a great little meal and we really liked the contrast of hot and cold in our little soba noodle bowls. We managed to find … Read more

Fresh Restaurant’s Tangled Thai Salad

Fresh Restaurant's Tangled Thai Salad

My mom saw this recipe in Canadian House & Home magazine a few months ago and we made it together for dinner last night. The recipe comes from chef Jennifer Houston at Fresh restaurant in Toronto. I’ve never had the pleasure of eating at Fresh – but after trying this salad, it’s at the top … Read more

Tofu with Thai Coconut Peanut Sauce

Tofu with Thai Coconut Peanut Sauce - Vegan and Gluten-Free

Love Thai food? Then this recipe is for you! Simply add your favorite vegetables and an optional rice/quinoa base, and you can enjoy this restaurant-worthy dish in the comfort of your own home (possibly in the less time than you’d be waiting for a bland take-away)!

General Tao’s Tofu

General Tao’s Tofu - Vegan & Gluten-Free

I found this recipe for General Tao’s Tofu on VegWeb.com a couple years ago and have made it many times since with great success. It’s a great version of the General Tao’s chicken dish that is offered at many Chinese restaurants. The tofu has a nice crispy yet chewy texture. It’s a dish that you … Read more

Drunk Pineapple Coconut Tapioca Pudding

Drunk Pineapple Coconut Tapioca Pudding - Vegan & Gluten-Free

Continuing with my tropical theme this week, here’s a yummy tropical tapioca pudding recipe. I’ve named it “Drunk Pineapple Coconut Tapioca Pudding” because the pineapple is sautéed in dark rum. I especially like serving this after Indian or Thai food. The cool, creamy texture is refreshing after a spicy meal, and the tropical fruits compliments … Read more

Peanut Soba Noodles with Tofu, Broccoli & Pineapple

Peanut Soba Noodles w/ Pineapple

Since I was on vacation in Fiji last week, I missed the first week of Vegan MoFo. So this is my contribution for day 12, even though it’s my first food post of the month. I’ve been craving pineapple, mango, and coconut since leaving that tropical paradise, so I plan on featuring those ingredients in my … Read more

Salt & Pepper Tofu

Salt & Pepper Tofu

I came up with this salt & pepper tofu recipe after eating something very similar at my local Thai restaurant. The tofu has a crispy exterior and soft middle – and the lemon and salt pair so well with the fresh coriander (cilantro) and red bell peppers (capsicum). I submitted this salt & pepper tofu … Read more