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

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

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)!

Easy Oven-Baked Tomato Risotto

Easy Oven-Baked Tomato Risotto - Vegan & Gluten-Free

This is a really easy risotto recipe. It uses basic ingredients, and if you have a pot that can be used on the stove as well as in the oven, then it becomes a one-pot meal. Because it is finished in the oven, you’ve got creamy tomato risotto in no time – without all the … Read more

Carrot Soup with Garlic Croutons

Carrot Soup with Garlic Croutons - Vegan & Gluten-Free

This past Sunday, I had to reorganize the fridge to make room for all the lovely produce that we brought home from the Farmer’s Market. I soon realized that I had way too many carrots – like two huge bags of them. Since I now also had fresh green onions and dill on hand, I … Read more

Low-Carb Cauliflower Risotto

Low-Carb Risotto - Vegan & Gluten-Free

Vegan MoFo #25 – My favorite risotto recipe is easily my mushroom risotto. I love the creaminess of the rice, and the earthiness of the various mushrooms and truffle oil. It requires opening a bottle of white wine, and I enjoy the process of making it: add broth… stir rice… sip wine… repeat! However, I … Read more

Gourmet Vegan Mushroom Risotto

Vegan Gourmet Mushroom Risotto

It’s 3AM here in Sydney. I just got off a conference call with Toronto and I can’t sleep! What better time to write about… risotto?! This vegan mushroom risotto one of my all-time favorite recipes. I love the creamy rice and earthy mushroom combo. This total comfort food for me! I adapted this recipe from … Read more