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This week I am not featuring one of my recipes (I am working on some new ones), rather I am featuring recipes that I want to make. Roasted Tomato Basil Pesto by Oh She Glows (I want to veganize this) Harvest Cake with Vanilla by Roost  Plum Yummy Galette by My New Roots Ginger Lime Edamame … Read more

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I have been attempting to get myself back in the kitchen to cook up some new recipes from my pile of ideas. Finally last night I decided to try out one of my ideas for this wonderful and delicious tart filled with creamy white-bean cashew cheeze and sweet roasted tomatoes. Italian Almond Tart  with Cashew-White … Read more

Ingredients: 1 medium napa cabbage, shredded 4 radishes, thinly sliced 4 scallions, thinly sliced 4 cups cooked whole wheat mini shell pasta 1 bunch of cilantro, minced 1/2 bunch of mint, minced 1/2 bunch of Thai basil, minced Sauce: 1/4 cup crunchy peanut butter 2 tablespoons tamari 3 tablespoons hot water 1 tablespoon rice vinegar … Read more

I have finally stepped back into the kitchen and I am doing some real cooking again! Last night I was in the mood for something warm and creamy.  I debated making a pasta with “cream” sauce and then I remembered I had coconut milk and curry leaves so I decided to make a curry pasta … Read more

In just a couple of weeks we will be welcoming summer. It is a short-lived season in Toronto, so I do all that I can to savour every second. Over the next three months, I have local farmers markets to visit, picnics to plan, and patios to patron. With the change of seasons most people find their appetites … Read more

Ingredients 1 bunch mustard greens, roughly chopped 1/2 head of cauliflower, chopped small 2 garlic cloves, minced 1/2 chili, minced 1/4 cup chopped cilantro stems 3 scallions, chopped 2 tsp sesame oil 2 tsp canola oil 1-2 tbsp tamari Spring roll wrappers Cooking spray Hoisin, for serving Directions In a wok or a large pan … Read more

This week’s recipe or should I say reci-pea? is inspired by Mama Pea’s Mmmm Sauce . I have read so many good times about this recipe I had to try it but I was out of almonds so I’m going to have to try Mama Pea’s true recipe when I get stocked back up. Until … Read more