• Creamy Cilantro Ranch Dressing & Vegan Sour Cream

    Top: Vegan Sour Cream Bottom: Creamy Cilantro Ranch Dressing This dressing is DELISH, if I do say so myself! It's wonderful on salad, on tacos, fajitas, or anywhere else you'd like some creamy herbal flavour.  It's dairy-free, but you'd never know it. To make...
  • Chipotle-Crab Lettuce Wraps with Mango & Avocado

    These are a fast and delicious lunch option 1 Can Crab Meat 1/2 an Avocado 1 Small Yellow Mango Sunflower Sprouts Boston Lettuce (also called Butterhead or Bibb Lettuce) 1/2 a Lime Chipotle Mayo (recipe below It all starts with delicious Chipotle Mayo! There are two ways to make...
  • Curried Coconut Pumpkin Soup

    Curried Coconut Pumpkin Soup It's been -30˚C in Toronto for the last couple of days and my apartment is FREEZING! This soup has been keeping me nice and toasty. I got the inspiration from my wonderful friend Grace van Berkum. She made a similar one for the raw dinner we threw together back in...
  • Raw Vegan Lasagna

    raw vegan lasagna This one is a bit of a labour of love, but it's totally worth the effort... IT'S SO DELICIOUS! Also, there are a lot of variations for how to use these ingredients in different ways. I'll post these variations in another blog post.  All three sauces can be...
  • Baby Kale, Avocado, Pomegranate & Walnut Salad

    This is a super easy salad that's sure to impress your guests ;) Baby Kale, Avocado, Pomegranate & Walnut Salad w/ A Lemon Mustard Dressing Serves 2 For Salad: 1 box Organic Baby Kale (I like these two brands) 1/2 Large Avocado (or 1 whole small one), diced 1/2...
  • Chipotle Avocado Dressing & Dip

    This little jar may not look like much, but it's full of my super spicy, delcios dip! 2 Avocados 1 to 4 Chipotle Peppers (depending on how HOT you like it?!) Lime Juice (from 1 medium lime) 1/8 Cup Olive Oil (use the extra virgin, good stuff!) Pinch of Sea Salt Pepper to Taste   Blend...
  • Creamy Cilantro Ranch Dressing & Vegan Sour Cream

    Top: Vegan Sour Cream Bottom: Creamy Cilantro Ranch Dressing This dressing is DELISH, if I do say so myself! It's wonderful on salad, on tacos, fajitas, or anywhere else you'd like some creamy herbal flavour.  It's dairy-free, but you'd never know it. To make...
  • Chipotle-Crab Lettuce Wraps with Mango & Avocado

    These are a fast and delicious lunch option 1 Can Crab Meat 1/2 an Avocado 1 Small Yellow Mango Sunflower Sprouts Boston Lettuce (also called Butterhead or Bibb Lettuce) 1/2 a Lime Chipotle Mayo (recipe below It all starts with delicious Chipotle Mayo! There are two ways to make...
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Thursday, April 12, 2012

Steamed Mussels in a Goat Cheese, Jalapeño, Tomato Sauce 2 to 3lbs of Mussels 2 Large Shallots (or 3 small ones) 1 to 3 Fresh Jalapeños (depending on your heat preference) 2 Garlic Cloves 1/4 Cup White Wine 1/4 Cup Stock (fish would be best, but you could use vegetable or chicken too) 1/4 Cup Tomato Sauce (use a high quality jarred sauce or your own recipe if you're up for it!) 3...

Wednesday, April 4, 2012

Grilled Shrimp & Quinoa Salad, Mango Cashew Salad, Cilantro Lime Dressing Cilantro Lime Dressing: 3 Limes 1/2 Bunch of Cilantro Leaves 1 Tbsp Tarragon Dijon Mustard (or regular Dijon) 1/2 Cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil (good quality) Pinch of Sea Salt Pinch of Pepper Chop the cilantro, removing as much of the stems as possible. Add the juice from the...
This little jar may not look like much, but it's full of my super spicy, delcios dip! 2 Avocados 1 to 4 Chipotle Peppers (depending on how HOT you like it?!) Lime Juice (from 1 medium lime) 1/8 Cup Olive Oil (use the extra virgin, good stuff!) Pinch of Sea Salt Pepper to Taste   Blend all ingredients in a blender until combined. I used 4 chipotle peppers in mine because I love...