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Smoky Beans on Toast

Smoky Beans on Toast

Beans on Toast is a beloved staple in any British household. And my home was no different, even though we were living in the desert. It was a go to meal any time of day, breakfast lunch or dinner. It was easy, quick, and filled 

Tomato and Pecorino Puffs

Tomato and Pecorino Puffs

Tomato and Pecorino puffs are a fancy way of saying a circular piece of puff pastry with tomato and cheese on it. But however you say it, it tastes delicious and makes you look like the fanciest of chefs. I like this recipe for two 

Parsley Pesto with Grilled Vegetables

Parsley Pesto with Grilled Vegetables

Pesto always seemed like the fancy pasta choice at a restaurant. Or to add an extra flourish to a pizza. Yet for me being lactose intolerant I always had to shy away from picking anything with pesto-despite it’s green appearance it traditionally contains Parmesan cheese. 

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 

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 

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 

Mediterranean Breakfast Sandwich

Mediterranean Breakfast Sandwich

I never understand people who don’t like breakfast or don’t even eat breakfast (gasp!). Not only is it the most important meal of the day, it is also the most delicious meal of the day. It can be anything you want it to be; sweet, 

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