Growing up, every Christmas my mom would make a delicious ham. It was juicy, tender and just a bit sweet. I have vivid memories of a delicious ham dinner, with mashed potatoes and veggies. This holiday season I was thinking about what to make for Christmas Eve and it brought me back to my childhood….
The Best Steel Cut Oats
For me personally, breakfast is the most important meal of the day. I can’t recall the last time I missed breakfast – it simply does not happen. Typically, I like to eat eggs, I find they keep me fuller longer. However, recently I’ve been experimenting with eating more oatmeal as it can be a quick…
Beyond Meat Lasagna
This recipe is pure comfort food, there are no two ways about it. Over the past 6 months, many times when I am in a pinch for time and want comfort food I have a quick meat sauce with sauteed veggies, beyond meat and premade tomato sauce. It always hits the mark and in this…
Haloumi Tacos
I am sad to admit it, but I never tried haloumi until about two years ago, and ever since my life has been changed. It originated in Cyprus, an island nation in the Mediterranean Sea. It has an extremely high melting point and thus it is an optimal cheese to fry and/or grill. In these…
Spicy Instant Pot Cauliflower Soup
Today, I am coming at you with an Instant Pot soup recipe. Nothing is easier, or more satisfying than making soup in an instant pot. You essentially throw all the ingredients in and sit back and relax while the Instant Pot does its thing. Of course, there are a few additional steps to the recipe,…
Arugula Pesto Pasta
This is a great weeknight recipe. It is quick, tasty and makes enough for leftovers for lunch the next day; what else could one ask for. It is a twist on one of my sister’s favourite meals, one which she has made for me many times. One thing I like about the dish is that…
Tahini Brussel Sprouts with Seitan
This recipe is inspired by a dish from one of my favourite restaurants in Boston. The restaurant is called Sarma, and it serves turkish mezes (small, shareable dishes). It is my mom’s favourite restaurant and it’s always a wonderful treat to go when I return to boston to see the family. Now, while Sarma has…
Shaved Seitan Shawarma Pita
There is something incredibly delicious about a shawarma sandwich. The spiced, hot juicy meat with the crunch of the accompanying vegetables is delicious. I’ll admit, back in the day when I ate meat I loved them. Falafel sandwiches, while fantastic, don’t seem to hit quite the same spot. They don’t really replace a delicious shawarma,…
Spiced Seitan
Seitan is an amazing food. It is the basis of most all fake meats and replicates the texture of meat nicely. On top of this, it is jam packed with protein and is super versatile. However, I understand that if you have never made seitan or fake meat before, it could seem a little daunting….
Zesty Wild Rice Bowl
Raw cashews are a wonderful ingredient. As you may have noticed on my blog, I love cashews “cheese” sauces. They make a rich, creamy sauce that does not rely on dairy to get it’s creaminess. However, one night I was pondering maybe I should try and make a cashew sauce that deviates from the typical…
