Tag: vegetarian

Spring Lentil Salad with Arugula, Peas, & Radishes

Spring Lentil Salad with Arugula, Peas, & Radishes

Nothing says “spring” to me like crisp peas, peppery radishes, and fresh herbs. Combining all these ingredients together, I created this Spring Lentil Salad with Arugula, Peas, and Radishes to celebrate the best of spring. Topped with a tangy lemon and caper vinaigrette, this salad 

Roasted Carrots with Lemon Yogurt & Hazelnuts

Roasted Carrots with Lemon Yogurt & Hazelnuts

A few months back, my roommates and I had an impromptu dinner party and didn’t have time to shop in advance. I was tasked with making a vegetable side dish to serve, so I grabbed an assortment of miscellaneous ingredients and got to work. Those 

Chocolate Granola with Hazelnuts

Chocolate Granola with Hazelnuts

Homemade granola is a staple item in my pantry. I love to have granola on hand for quick snacks and easy breakfasts. Plus, I love how much culinary freedom making my own granola gives me—I can add whatever ingredients I want! Recently I decided to branch out from my usual tahini granola, and so the recipe for this chocolate granola with hazelnuts was born. Continue reading Chocolate Granola with Hazelnuts

Easy Kale Salad with Sweet Potatoes, Dates & Pistachios

Easy Kale Salad with Sweet Potatoes, Dates & Pistachios

One thing I’m known for in my family is my ability to make a bomb salad out of any random assortment of ingredients—a clean-out-the-fridge salad, if you will. When my stepsister and my stepbrother’s girlfriend come over for dinner, they are always most excited about 

Winter Radicchio Salad with Blood Orange

Winter Radicchio Salad with Blood Orange

Radicchio has been having a major moment in my household lately. I love a bitter leafy veg (hello, arugula!) and radicchio fits the bill. With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, radicchio’s beautiful deep red colour is perfect for this time of year. This winter 

Rhubarb & Almond Coffee Cake

Rhubarb & Almond Coffee Cake

I’m thrilled to announce that I finally got my hands on some fresh, local rhubarb. And what did I do with that rhubarb? I made a delicious Rhubarb & Almond Coffee Cake of course! Rhubarb is another spring gem and I love how its natural sourness pairs beautifully with something sweet. Continue reading Rhubarb & Almond Coffee Cake

Spring Pea Risotto

Spring Pea Risotto

It’s finally starting to feel like spring and I’m celebrating with this Spring Pea Risotto recipe. To me, peas are a quintessential spring food item. What better way to celebrate them than making them the star of a delicious Spring Pea Risotto?

Tomato and Lentil Stew with Harissa

Tomato and Lentil Stew with Harissa

I know that it is technically spring, but the weather outside is suggesting otherwise. As much as I love spring dishes, I’m still leaning towards cozy recipes closer to the winter end of the spectrum while the weather remains cold and snowy. I’m sure I 

Earl Grey Overnight Oats

Earl Grey Overnight Oats

Overnight oats are one of the easiest make-ahead breakfast. But sometimes I find myself getting tired of all the same old combos. Enter: Earl Grey Overnight Oats. This recipe integrates one of my favourite things, Earl Grey tea, to create a fresh take on classic overnight oats. Continue reading Earl Grey Overnight Oats

Crispy Garlic Potatoes

Crispy Garlic Potatoes

This recipe has been on my ‘to be posted’ list for years. The reason that I’m only sharing it now is that I procrastinated shooting the accompanying photos until now… The recipe itself has been in my draft posts since last summer and in my recipe journal