Posts in PLANT-BASED
CREAMY SPINACH & GREEN BEAN TORTIGLIONI

As you may know, pastas are always an easy go-to. Pasta + veg + sauce = done. It’s an easy meal to whip up during the middle of the week. Feel free to add an egg, chicken or any type of protein to make this into a complete meal. Don’t forget the lemon zest - it’s s important to brighten up the dish!

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VEGAN PHO

When your office asks you to make pho for during your cooking workshop, you deliver. I have a policy that if you ask, you will receive. Of course, there are a great handful of vegans in my office so the next layer of veganizing a pho recipe was going to be a challenge. But you know what? It was surprisingly simple and easy to make! Recipe after the jump!

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EGG FOO YOUNG

My favourite recipe have to be the ones where I can easily throw all the ingredients in my fridge is and be done with it. This is certainly the case with egg foo young, a Chinese Canadian recipe that may probably be found in all those old school restaurants that I grew up with. Quick, easy and suitable for breakfast, lunch or dinner, this recipe can be whipped up in a pinch.

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LENTIL SHEPHERD'S PIE

I know winter has come and gone already BUT I’m a little backlogged on posts, okay!? I had made this lentil shepherd’s pie in celebration of St. Patrick’s Day and was eating this by myself for almost a week - and I was not mad about it. So comforting and such a breeze to make. Honestly, you won’t miss the meat in this one!

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AQUEFABA FRENCH MERINGUES

Who knew you could make French meringues out of…bean liquid? Seriously guys, it’s a thing. I’m no stranger to the aquefaba movement but I just had to share this basic foundational recipe with you guys. Completely convincing and 100% vegan - don’t even think about wasting another carton of eggs to make meringues ever again! Recipe after the jump!

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JAJANGMYEON

Saucy. Glossy. Noodly. Jajangmyeon is a Chinese-Korean dish that will soon be making regular appearances in weeknight dinner roster (mainly because that jar of chunjang sauce is so large). This easy traditional and nostalgic Korean dish will want you coming back for more. Oh, and did I mention that this can all be done in under 30 minutes?

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VEGETABLE STIR FRY

Stir fries have always been a lazy and easy meal for me. I used to make them a lot when I first started cooking when I was around 10 years old and haven’t made them much since I moved out of my first serious boyfriend’s house in 2013 - it’s been a while. Since my cooking has improved so much over the years, I believe it’s time for an upgrade for my vegetable stir fry. Easiest recipe ever1

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LINGUINE WITH OLIVES AND BREAD CRUMBS

Pasta is always one of my go-to dishes when I’m working during the week. It’s super versatile and you can literally do anything with it. For this, I was inspired by some leftover olives in my fridge that needed to be used up. Briny, salty, nutty and toasty is what makes this pasta. My linguine with olives and bread crumbs is the easiest thing to whip up and a great dish if you don’t want something too heavy.

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JAPCHAE

Sweet potato noodles, a chock full of vegetables and a sweet soy-based sauce = the recipe for success? Honestly, you can't go wrong with this recipe for japchae. It's total favourite amongst everyone I serve it to and feeds a crowd. If you're planning a Korean-themed dinner, make sure that this is on your list!

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SOON DOO BOO JJIGAE

Soon doo boo jjigae is a Korean soft tofu and kimchi stew that is comforting, spicy, and will warm your bones. It’s such a Korean staple and is a regular on my roster during the cold winter months. It’s a cinch to make and honestly really hard to fuck up. It’s also a great way to use up leftover kimchi. Recipe after the jump!

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