Refreshing Quinoa Salad with Mango, Cucumber, Avocado & Black Beans

Are you lucky enough to be enjoying a Thanksgiving meal this year? Some friends of ours are hosting a dinner for all of us American and Canadian ex-pats and I can’t wait to share a couple of my favorite vegan Thanksgiving recipes with them. Having said that, I can only eat so much stuffing, mashed … 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

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)!

(Almost Raw) Vegan Key Lime Cheesecake

(Almost Raw) Vegan Key Lime Cheesecake - Gluten-Free

This rich yet refreshing, almost raw, gluten-free and 100% vegan key lime cheesecake is the perfect summer treat. This recipe is based on Allyson @ Manifest Vegan’s Pretty Darn Raw Vegan Cheesecake. Ever since making my first  raw vegan cheesecake, I’ve been thinking about making a key lime version. The slight coconut flavor and taste … Read more

Roasted Butternut Squash, Lime & Coconut Soup

Roasted Butternut Squash, Lime & Coconut Soup (Vegan, Gluten-Free)

I cut this soup recipe out of the Ottawa Citizen newspaper many years ago – and it’s been one of my favorites ever since. The coconut milk makes it so rich and creamy and the cilantro (fresh coriander) and lime give it such a fresh, summer-taste, any time of the year. I veganized the original … Read more

Avocado Mango Black Bean Salad / Dip

Avocado Mango Black Bean Salad

My mom used to make this recipe and it’s one of my all-time favorites. If you manage to find yourself in that perfect space-time-continuum where you have access to ripe mangoes and avocados at the same time, then this is the perfect recipe. I can’t tell you how great this is – you just have … Read more