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Meatless Monday

My Main Marinara

My Main Marinara

My Main Marinara is quite as simple as it sounds. Whenever I have that craving for a carb loaded meal with rich red sauce-this is what I make. I love it because it is full of flavour, I always have these ingredients in my fridge/pantry 

Tofu Poke Bowl

Tofu Poke Bowl

I know i’m a bit late, but HAPPY NEW YEAR! It’s not only a new year, but a brand new decade. That means a chance for new beginnings, new adventures, and of course more yummy food. Like the majority of resolution setters, I start my 

Korean Spicy Tofu Spaghetti

Korean Spicy Tofu Spaghetti

A few weeks ago, M and I were wanting to change up our weeknight dinner routine. Despite the occasional home made pizza or chicken tacos, it almost undoubtedly always consists of a  vegetable stir-fry and pasta with marinara sauce. The main reason being that they 

Tangy Tofu Bahn Mi

Tangy Tofu Bahn Mi

When we met, M was a hard fast carnivore. And like many others out there, had the misconception that food labeled as “vegetarian” or “vegan” was bland, unsatisfying, and frankly for hippies and rabbits. Although I am not a vegetarian purist, I support the mentality 

White Bean Panzanella

White Bean Panzanella

The longest day of the year was here just over a week ago, which means summer is now officially in full swing! To me summer is all about being outside enjoying the sunshine with friends and family. And can you even sit outside on a 

Smoky Corn Chowder

Smoky Corn Chowder

Surprise! Our lives are filled with these unexpected encounters. They can be big, like winning the lottery, or small like coming home to a fresh bouquet of flowers. Unfortunately our lives are also filled with bad surprises. Those times in your life when some crappy 

Vegan Pesto Zoodles

Vegan Pesto Zoodles

Noodle: a strip, ring, or tube of pasta or similar dough, typically made with egg and usually eaten with a sauce or in a soup.   The simple ingredients that make up what is a noodle can vary from place to place; from the spaghetti 

Sweet Potato & “Chorizo” Tacos

Sweet Potato & “Chorizo” Tacos

I know what you are all thinking..another taco recipe?! The answer is yes. Tacos are always a yes. Although many of us may be familiar with taco favourites such as carne asada or carnitas, veggie based tacos don’t often jump to mind. But they should. 

Eggplant Parmesan ‘Meatball’ Subs

Eggplant Parmesan ‘Meatball’ Subs

Although Sarah, my older sister, would hate to admit this now after being a vegetarian for nearly 7 years; she loved meatball subs from Subway. Now her meatless diet has not stopped her from loving Subway, but her sub choices have drastically changed. Does Subway 

Roasted Sweet Potato with Quinoa

Roasted Sweet Potato with Quinoa

Vegetarian. A word that instils a sense of pride and respect in some, while leaving others with the thought, “but what about bacon?”.  I will admit transitioning from a meat-centred diet to having a vegetable be the star can often pose a challenge. That is