Category Archives: Recipes: Main Meals

Quick, Creamy Vegetarian Green Tomato Curry (in a hurry)

Green Tomato Lentil Curry

When it’s 5 p.m., and I’m only just then starting to think about what I’ll be eating for dinner in a mere hour or so, this green tomato curry is a typical plant-based meal that I make. I love quick curries and stir-fries, which are often just a mishmash of whatever vegetables I happen to […]

Creamed Greens with Lemon-Ginger Cashew Cream Sauce (dairy-free)

Creamed Greens with Lemon-Ginger Cashew Cream Sauce (dairy-free)

One of my favourite parts about spring is, of course, the joyful return of fresh, local and organic produce. From arugula to spinach to nettles, greens of all kinds are always at the top of my shopping list. Enjoy them in salads, in sandwiches, in stir-fries and even smoothies. They are delicious fresh (and that’s often […]

Big Protein Beet & Quinoa Salad (vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free)

Even though my interest in leafy green salads has started to wane with the arriving seasonal chill, my favourite kinds of salads, whether cold or hot, are still the ones with more vegetables than anything else. The vegetables may be diced small and evenly or they may be chunky, big, wild pieces that say in no […]

Potato Salad with Purslane and Fresh Herbs (dairy-free, gluten-free, grain-free)

Don’t feel like reading today? I’ve created an audio recording of this blog post for you! Do you want in on a little secret? Like Clark Kent, this potato salad might appear pretty normal, even average, on the outside. It has potatoes, green onions, a creamy dressing, and even some fresh herbs for those of […]

Super Curried Red Lentil and Sweet Potato Soup

Super Curried Red Lentil and Sweet Potato Soup

You know you live in Canada when talking about the weather actually seems exciting. This may be because according to The Weather Network, spring may indeed – finally – be on its way! Cue green grass, baskets overflowing with spring produce, delicious health-promoting green juices, and suntans on the beach (just kidding about that one!) […]

30-Minute Vegetarian Black Bean Chili Sloppy Joes

Vegetarian Black Bean Chili Sloppy Joes

When I told my partner that we were having sloppy Joes for dinner, he cheered! When he found out that there wasn’t any meat in them, he hissed and booed. Seriously, he was worse than a wild tomcat. Unfortunately, he doesn’t share my love of meatless meals, especially for so-called classics like these. Luckily, we […]

Spring Vegetable Pasta with Peppery Kale Pesto (Direct from the Garden!)

Spring Vegetable & Greens Pasta with Chive-Kale Pesto Dressing

One of my favourite spring recipes is this spring vegetable pasta recipe. You can even mix and max a variety of vegetables if you have certain vegetables growing in your garden this time of year. What are the nutritional benefits of this spring vegetable pasta? Here are just a few reasons to love this spring […]

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