Falafel is a traditional deep fried Middle Eastern dish. We enjoy a wonderfully healthy version by adding a few extra things like turmeric and sweet potato and bake them in the oven instead. I like to add turmeric, because it complements the other flavours so well and gives a gorgeous yellow glow to the plate. … [Read more…]
This gluten-free, vegan lasagne is a fantastic alternative to the meaty, dairy laden versions. It’s tasty, filling and full of healthy protein and nutritional goodness. In this version I use twirly rice fusilli pasta instead of flat lasagne pasta sheets. You can, of course, buy pasta sheets and use them instead. Gluten free pasta sheets … [Read more…]
One thing I’ve noticed in my travels is people love their diner food. It’s a food craze you could say opposite of gourmet fancy pants food. We love our greasy spoons in America. Thankfully, as vegans we have some tasty and healthier options available to us across the nation. Spiral Diner right here in Central … [Read more…]
I was wondering how to fix a healthy burrito that would satisfy my tastes as well as those of my vegan friends. “It would even be better”, I told my wife, “if I could make it without flour tortillas so my gluten-free friends could enjoy it too”. I had already decided to use a quinoa … [Read more…]
Whether you’ve been vegetarian or vegan for ages or you’ve just joined the ranks of plant-based eating, cooking your own meals is one of the most important things you can do. Typically restaurant or fast food is higher in salt, fat, and sugar than anything you would make yourself at home. Not only that but … [Read more…]
It’s that time of year again where the markets are overflowing with fall harvests! What better time of year to enjoy squashes than now?! Here’s my personal opinion and run down on some of the most popular squashes: 1. Summer squash: lovely, but it’s the end of the season, really, so, forget yellow squash and … [Read more…]