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Here’s a hearty vegan bolognese that even meat lovers will enjoy. This is a vegan spin on a classic bolognese that combines roasted walnuts and cauliflower (no lentils or soy products!) for a rich, “meaty” (but meat-free) sauce. Just like a classic ragú it’s made in a rich tomato sauce with onion, celery, carrot and spices. A vegan bolognese with a meaty texture Who would have thought that you can make...

This broccoli salad is my favorite way to enjoy crisp, crunchy, fresh broccoli. This is a healthy no-mayo recipe where lightly steamed broccoli is tossed in a lemon-Dijon dressing along with sweet red onion, creamy butter beans, freshly grated parmesan and toasted almonds. How to make broccoli salad This has got to be one of the easiest salad recipes you’ll ever throw together. There are only a handful of ingredients that...

This simple Thai Green Curry is super easy and quick to make. It’s made with fresh spring vegetables and a couple other pantry staples that easily spruce up a store bought curry paste. Made with your favourite green vegetables, this makes for a delicious vegetarian or even vegan meal that is full of flavor and simple enough for weeknight dinners. What vegetables work well with simple Thai green curry? I like...

It’s the perfect side dish; steamed white asparagus spears with lemon butter and a fresh breadcrumbs made from your favourite bread, fresh parsley, a little lemon zest and olive oil. Topped with a grated parmesan and fresh parsley to garnish this is a fantastic way to enjoy spring’s harvest of white gold. Yes, it’s that time again. White asparagus is in season! I’ve already tried several asparagus recipes but this...

Healthy, hearty and easy to throw together. This roasted carrot lentil salad makes the perfect plant-based (100% vegan) meal. Carrots are roasted in the oven with cayenne pepper (for a little spiciness) together with cumin and a pinch of cinnamon. Then, they are served over a bed of spinach and French green lentils and drizzled with my go-to lemon-tahini dressing. Pomegranate seeds add a pop of color and...

This barley salad with roasted carrots revitalized my love of grain salads. This simple whole grain salad is made with pearled barley and roasted carrots spiced with cumin, coriander, paprika and turmeric. Which are then tossed with roasted almonds, fresh parsley, pomegranate and feta cheese and a honey-lemon dressing. This recipe is healthy, hearty and easy to make. With the added bonus that it lasts well in the fridge...