Here is the perfect plant-based side dish for this year’s lonely Easter dinner. It is perfect because: You can (and should) make it the day before It is 100% vegan It tastes like traditional mayo-based potato salad, but healthier It’s a smaller batch (you should be social distancing!) I love potatoes of all kinds, yet…
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Crockpot Ginger and Turmeric Immune-Boosting Soup
Soup. Soupa-doop. Soupa-doopa-doopa-doop. Grab your salt ‘n pepa (get it?!) and let’s finish off this last month of winter with some cozy, comforting, cold-fighting soup! Nineteen. More. Days. Although I love living in a country that experiences four diverse seasons, winter is always way too long. And as a teacher, it’s hard NOT to pick…
Cauliflower and Sweet Potato Curry
I think it is safe to say that one of my favourite continents for food inspiration is Asia. Thai, Vietnamese, Israeli, Japanese…and today – I’m Indian-inspired. A land of spices and flavours. I’m in love with warm curries, samosas, chutneys, naan bread, paneer, rice…everything. It’s so good. And since it is very cold and snowy…
Orzo, Halloumi and Roasted Grape Salad
At the beginning of January, I was all – “One carb per day,” and now I’m all – “One carb per meal.” It just feels good, okay?! Enter: Orzo. A little rice-shaped pasta that absorbs flavours and makes a perfect side dish or salad. Cooking orzo is easy – Just add some olive oil to…
Asian Noodles in a Peanut Sauce
Carbs and fats. My two favourite things, brought together in one delicious marriage. I do. This recipe is the perfect Friday night, tired-from-a-long-work-week, make-in-thirty-minutes, uber yummy dinner. Jam-packed with flavour and containing all the the essentials that go into a meal – protein, carbs and fats. I got you. The protein: Tofu is the main…
Pear, Mozzarella and Caramelized Onion Flatbread
Are you a human? Well then this recipe is for you! Because, NO ONE that I know and respect dislikes pizza. Honestly, if someone tells you they don’t like pizza, they’re lying. Don’t trust them. Ordering pizza has never really been something that I do very often. I guess because I don’t think about it….
Tropical Nice Cream
Hey! It’s 2020 and did you hear that ice cream can be made of fruit now, and not cream? It’s true, man! Now we can eat it every night, guys! Woop, woop! My dad is a HUGE ice cream fanatic and I have definitely inherited the same taste buds from him. Any kind, anywhere –…
Salted Coconut Caramel Sauce
Say hello to this homemade salted caramel sauce that is brought to you by all desserts everywhere that need that extra oomph to take them to the next level. Hello. If you follow my posts, you may know that I do my best to avoid cow’s milk whenever I can. I never drink it straight,…
Jewelled Brussel Sprout Kale Salad with Honey Dijon Dressing
People say brussel sprouts are either a thing you love or hate. I call bologna. I say they are delicious and here is the proof: Jewelled Brussel Sprout Kale Salad with Honey Dijon Dressing. Prepare them properly and those haters ain’t gon be hatin’ no mo. Ahhh the brussel sprout. It looks like a mini…
White Wine Israeli Couscous with Spinach and Mushrooms
Looking for a quick and easy side dish to add to your holiday spread?! I have the perfect thing – Israeli couscous cooked in wine. Satisfying, sophisticated and sexy. This dish is so simple…sauteed shallots, garlic, mushrooms and spinach deglazed with white wine, mixed into a heaping pile of delicious, brilliant Israeli couscous. Hellllloooo. Israeli…