Homemade Vegan Cheese

When I was online-ordering some nutritional yeast the other day, I noticed that the merchant was also selling agar powder (check out my post on agar for more info) so I decided to pick some up. And in the spirit of Vegan MoFo, I decided that it was time to finally take the plunge and … Read more

Gluten-Free Chocolate Banana Muffins

Chocolate Banana Muffins with Chickpea Flour - Moist, packed with protein and best of all: Vegan and Gluten-Free!

I realized today that I had two very ripe bananas that I needed to use ASAP. With the price of bananas in Sydney hovering around $13/kilo at the moment, there’s no way that any banana in this house can go to waste. Being a temporary ex-pat, I have limited kitchen supplies. I don’t own a … Read more

Broccoli & Potato Soup

Broccoli & Potato Soup - Vegan & Gluten-Free

My family has been making this Broccoli & Potato Soup for years. It’s comforting, healthy, and freezer-friendly.  My partner came home from work with severe flu symptoms yesterday. Aches, chills, sore throat, you know the deal. “No problem,” I thought. “I’ll just go to the freezer and pull out one of the many homemade soups … Read more

Creamy Cashew Kale & Chickpeas

Creamy Cashew Kale & Chickpeas - Vegan & Gluten-Free

I have a treat for you today – a perfect little recipe that can be made from pantry staples or typical weekly groceries: Creamy Cashew Kale & Chickpeas! As much as I’d like to, I don’t get the chance to visit a farmer’s market each week. The truth is that I tend to do most … Read more

Almost Raw Coconut + Apricot Oat Balls

I’m not really someone who craves sweets, but last week, I got a craving that I just couldn’t shake. In particular, I was craving something coconut-y, but didn’t want to go to the effort of making macaroons or cookies. Ideally, it would be healthy and wouldn’t require turning on the oven. Thankfully, I had a … Read more

Elegant Salt & Pepper Tofu with Cilantro Pesto and Red Pepper Coulis

Earlier this week, I was craving my usual salt and pepper tofu, and it occurred to me that I had everything on hand in the fridge to pull it together. But I was also in the mood for something a bit “fancy” so I decided to try a different take on it. Introducing my Elegant Salt … 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

Easy Tex-Mex Quinoa

Tex-Mex Tomato Quinoa - Vegan and Gluten-Free

I came across this recipe after Heather from Where’s the Beach left a comment on my Grilled Mediterranean Veggies with Bean Mash post. I clicked on her website link, and initially just bookmarked the recipe to try at a later date, but then I started to think about lunch, and realized that I had everything … Read more

Coconut Rice Salad with Mango, Cucumber and Spicy BBQ Tofu

I saw a shrimp-based version of this recipe in Chatelaine magazine a few years ago and have been serving-up veganized ever since. In fact, made it for my parents when I was home visiting them last month. Instead of shrimp, I use tofu, and I marinade it for a little while before grilling it. The … Read more

Fresh Tomato, Basil and Lemon Zucchini Pasta

Fresh Tomato, Basil and Lemon Zucchini Pasta - Vegan, Gluten-Free, Low-Carb

This fresh tomato, basil and lemon zucchini pasta is a wonderfully fresh and fragrant dish. It’s another one of the great meals that my little mommy made for me when I was home last month. I love the fact that it uses fresh zucchini (courgettes) as the pasta. I’ve used zucchini as pasta before (normally … Read more

Raw Banana Mango Ice Cream in Chocolate Cups

Raw Banana Mango Ice Cream in Chocolate Cups - Vegan & Gluten-Free

My little mama is so cute. I had sent her the link to Veggie Weggie’s Banana Mango Ice Cream in Chocolate Cups a while back, and she surprised me by making them for me when I was visiting last month. She was already a big fan of raw vegan banana ice cream, and was already making … Read more

Quinoa with Roasted Spiced Chickpeas & Pine Nuts

This is another one of the recipes that my mom made for me while I was visiting in August. The chickpeas and pine nuts offer a great crunch and nutty flavor, while the vinaigrette has a lovely fresh lemony taste that to me, tastes just like summer. Having said that, this would be great any … Read more

White Bean Mash with Grilled Vegetables

Grilled Mediterranean Veggies on White Bean Mash - Vegan & Gluten-Free

I’ve been making this vegan bean mash for a couple years now, and everyone always enjoys it — even the meat-eaters! I know that it doesn’t seem like much, but it turns a side dish into a main, and is such a lovely way to serve freshly grilled summer produce. It’s a great low-carb alternative … Read more

Green Gazpacho

Green Gazpacho

If you’ve been following my last few posts, you’ll know that I’m currently on vacation in Ottawa Canada. Right now, I’m staying with my parents and it’s actually more of a “semi-vacation” at the moment since I’m working half-days and running around doing a bunch of different errands the rest of the time. My time … 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

Cauliflower and Lentil Coconut Curry

What do you do if you’re leaving the house for almost a month and you have a head of cauliflower, a couple carrots, and a bunch of fresh coriander (cilantro) left in the fridge? You make Cauliflower and Lentil Coconut Curry! Normally, the “day before vacation” meals are a quick stir-fry of whatever is left … Read more

Basic Hummus

Basic Hummus

I know, I know… not another hummus recipe! A few of my friends here have asked for my humus recipe, and since I’m heading out of town for a month, I wanted to ensure that they had it before I left. I also wanted to share an awesome little trick that I’ve recently learned which … Read more

Raw Vegan Alfredo Sauce with Zucchini Noodles

Raw Vegan Alfredo Sauce with Zucchini Noodles (Low-Carb & Gluten-Free)

This raw vegan Alfredo sauce with zucchini noodles is rich, creamy and better yet, ready in under 30 minutes. And because it’s raw, it’s also naturally gluten-free! I’ve made a few raw dishes in the past that tasted rather bland or seemed like too much effort. This recipe is different because it’s super easy and … Read more