Vegan recipes for a kinder lifestyle
A surprisingly simple pasta dish, Fettuccine Alfredo is also very easy to vegan. Perfect for dressy occasion or for everday, it’s a versatile classic that can be enjoyed at anytime. Before becoming vegan, fettuccine alfredo was one of my favorite pasta dishes. Creamy, garlicy, sophisticated…
As comforting as the classic sandwich, peanut butter and jam thumbprint cookies are a sweet treat that is irresistible. Sugar free, subtly sweet and very easy to make as well. If you ask people what was their favorite sandwich when growing up, many would pick…
These healthy and scrumptious date and oat squares are sweetened with dates, flavoured with vanilla and taste great. Only five ingredients and best of all, no baking. Date squares are a common and popular treat but I didn’t taste one until I was in my…
Welcome in the new year with the irresistible combination of black eyed peas and greens in a delicious masala. A wonderful mix of the traditional and new. In many cultures, the new year is welcomed in with special and traditional foods. For example, in the…
Two of the favorite flavours of the season, cherry and peppermint, are combined to make these rice crispy treats festive, fun and super yummy! They’re also very easy to make and a nice change from cookies. After a year of lockdown overindulging in sugar laden…
No need for eggs to make this delicious vegan quiche. Made with tofu and filled with broccoli, kale and tomato, its yummy, healthy and perfect for dinner or a light lunch. Before going vegan in 2008, quiche was one of my favorite things to eat.…
This Hanukkah favorite has been veganized and updated with added zuchinni, carrot. Onion free, gluten free and lightly fried, it is a perfect and healthy way to celebrate the traditions of this special time of the year. Who doesn’t love latkes? Fried grated potatoes served…
Baked apples are easy to make, economical and sweet and delicious as well. Served with a maple coconut cream, it’s a classic dessert that’s healthy and sure to satisfy every one’s sweet tooth. Baked apples are a real treat if you’re a fan of baked…
Creamy and delicious, pumpkin gnocchi made with spinach, pine nuts and a brown butter sauce is perfect for celebrating the holiday season. It’s very healthy and easy to make as well! This month is pumpkin everything month. I always try to make something with this…
Classic and comforting, Shepherd’s Pie is a very easy dish to veganize. This version is made with lentils and TVP, and is as healthy as it is delicious. When I was growing up, we would have Shepherd’s Pie for dinner occasionally and it was one…