a homage to adventure & plant-forward eating
Butter chicken, a classic and beloved Indian dish, was my gateway dish into loving Indian food. Butter Chickpeas is my vegetarian twist on the classic dish. I use chickpeas in place of chicken as the protein and cashew cream to keep things a tad bit …
I love to keep a big batch of cozy, nourishing soup on hand to reheat for a warming lunch or light dinner. Root Vegetable Red Lentil Soup is the newest addition to my soup lineup. It has delicious, deeply warming flavours from the cumin, turmeric, …
The holiday season can come with some serious cooking burnout and dish decision fatigue. If you’re struggling to make it to the finish line and can’t stand the thought of making one more dish, might I suggest this Caramelized Onion, White Bean, and Feta dip? It’s five ingredients—seven if you include the salt and pepper—and comes together easily in a blender or food processor to produce the most pillowy and delicious dip. Bring it to NYE, a girls’ night, or a work potluck with a bag of chips and some sliced veggies, and voilà, you’ll receive nothing but compliments! Continue reading Caramelized Onion, White Bean, and Feta Dip
Homemade granola is a staple in my pantry, and I love to play around with different flavours to keep things interesting. Banana Bread Granola is my latest granola obsession, and it is just so good! Imagine all the warm and cozy spices and flavours of …
The role of salad maker has somehow become my job at any and all family gatherings. I served this holiday kale salad at Christmas a couple of years ago, and it was a big hit with my family. This salad is on the lighter side …
My family has been making some version of frizzled green beans as a holiday side dish for years. This year I decided to level the recipe up with the addition of crispy shallots, and the result is epic. With just seven ingredients and under 25 minutes of work, Frizzled Green Beans with Crispy Shallots are sure to be at my holiday table! Continue reading Frizzled Green Beans with Crispy Shallots
We are officially one month away from Christmas, and I have got baking on my mind! Every year I like to make an assortment of Christmas cookies leading up to the holidays to help get me in the festive spirit and to give as gifts …
I was fortunate to grow up with the most incredible grandparents. My grandmother, who we called Bonnemaman because of her half-French heritage, was a huge part of the lives of me and my siblings. There were many nights in our childhoods spent at our grandparents’ dining …
Fall is in full swing here on the west coast; the leaves are changing, there’s a crispness to the air, and I am craving all things cozy. Filled with warming spices, velvety pumpkin puree, and a brown sugar topping, my gluten-free Pumpkin Bread has been my go-to cozy treat as of late. Continue reading Pumpkin Bread
I have to confess, I have been a fennel hater pretty much my whole life. Despite this, I had the bright idea to develop a very crisp and autumnal cabbage-based salad with apple and fennel. I know, I even surprised myself with this! I couldn’t …
