Vegan Chickpea Meatball Subs with Basil Pesto Cream are the ultimate summer comfort food. Chickpea meatballs are layered atop a crispy baguette along with marinara, basil pesto cream, and fresh baby greens. Nice balls. No, really. Nice balls. Balls that are as good for you as they are for the planet. Balls that taste good…
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Raw Romaine Taco Boats with Tofu Ricotta
Raw romaine taco boats with a zippy tofu ricotta that is 1000 times tastier than dairy ricotta! This Mediterranean-inspired warm weather meal features in-season romaine lettuce, tomato, mint, and cucumber, and is packed with protein thanks to the tofu. In the heat of summer, I’m all about fuss-free, no-cook/low-cook meals. Look around at your local…
Vegan Macrobiotic Bowls with Adzuki Beans and Turmeric Tahini Sauce
Healthy, wholesome vegan macrobiotic bowls with marinated adzuki beans and turmeric tahini sauce require minimal prep and cooking time, making them a great choice for a weeknight dinner. They are also perfect for workday lunches! I enjoyed a vegan macrobiotic bowl at Fresh restaurant during a half marathon weekend in Toronto in May. It was…
Vegan Chocolate Dessert Pizza (Easy and Healthy!)
Behold the healthy vegan dessert pizza of your dreams, and mine, too! This delectable treat is made with a sunflower seed, oat flour, and maple cookie crust, and topped with an irresistible fudge icing made with an undetectable secret ingredient: avocado. This pizza is so healthy, you could easily enjoy it for breakfast with a…
Mango Avocado Salsa from Scratch
Easy and healthy mango avocado salsa that pairs well with just about everything, from tacos to baked tofu and everything in between!
No-Churn Chocolate Raspberry Ripple Ice Cream (Raw + Vegan)
Mediterranean Broccoli and Chickpea Salad with Roasted Red Pepper and Feta
This Mediterranean-inspired broccoli salad is bursting with flavour, texture, and colour! Broccoli is steamed until just tender and combined with roasted bell peppers and almonds, salty goat feta, sweet currants, and chickpeas! Then, everything is tossed in a tangy lemon-Dijon vinaigrette. This dish is great as a side or as a main dish when paired…
Fresh Town Smoothie with Hidden Greens + Plastic-Free July
This smoothie will knock your socks off and wake you right up on a hot summer morning! Fresh mint and kale are hidden beneath a layer of chocolate, banana, and Medjool dates, creating a refreshing and sweet smoothie packed with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants! Some things were made for each other. Peanut butter…
Canadian Eats: French Toast with Vegan Maple Raspberry Hemp Cream
This French Toast recipe is one of my favourites to date! I created it for Canada Day to highlight and celebrate some of my favourite Canadian ingredients: organic wheat, cranberries, hemp hearts, maple syrup, and berries!