It’s a fact of life that kids love french fries. Okay, us adults like them too, and when they’re made from sweet potatoes in lieu of traditional white spuds, I get a little weak in the knees. Jazz them up with mildly spicy Cajun seasoning and a creamy curry dipping sauce and there’s no turning […]
It’s Sunday but tomorrow we’ll start a new week of rushed, get-home-from-work-pick-up-the-kid-and-make-dinner evenings. This recipe, while nothing glamorous, is a weeknight go-to that puts food on the table in under 30 minutes. Can’t argue with that! Serves 1 kid and 2 adults Ingredients 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 1 onion, chopped 1 cup polenta […]
Recovering from an achy tummy? So are two thirds of us in the P, B & J household. While this soup won’t ward off gastro and other stomach ailments, it sure makes a comforting recovery food. Plus, if you’re on the mend too, you’ll actually have the energy to make it; this recipe is as […]
Loaves, like burgers, can be tricky when you’re vegetarian. Too often I end up with something that’s either dry and bready or moist and mushy. Neither are particularly appealing. Well this here recipe gets it right (phew!) and it’s packed full of flavour with a trio of fresh herbs. Serves a family of 4 Total […]
This pumpkin obsession knows no limits and there’s only one way out: by cooking through it. Here it is integrated into a household favorite – dahl. What makes this dish extra special (aside from the pumpkin, of course) is its unique blend of spices, taken from the kitchen of Juicy Lotus Cafe and the pages […]
I tried for a REALLY long time to like baba ghanoush. In theory it always sounded good: yummy roasted eggplant mashed with garlic and spices — what’s not to love? I’d dip and I’d dabble here and there but never bought into all the hoopla. Until last night! Here’s the recipe that has me (and […]
Shake off the cold with this heartwarming bowl o’ soup. Creamy white beans and a medley of oven roasted veggies make this dish oh-so-inviting while spinach and sweet basil add a touch of freshness. Yum! Makes 4 adult-sized portions Ingredients 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided 1/2 a butternut squash, peeled, cored & diced […]
October has me all about pumpkins. I particularly love them baked into things and while us North Americans are used to seeing this squash in sweet treats like pumpkin pie, here’s a recipe that explores its savory side. Makes 2 1/2 dozen mini muffins Ingredients 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, plus more for greasing […]
Omelettes and scrambled eggs are a weeknight go-to for many busy parents, ourselves included. But you can only eat so many eggs before you feel kinda egged out. Introducing the tofu scramble! A staple in many vegetarian and vegan households, it’s worth a shot if you’re tired of the same old. Plus it’s speedy quick […]
I love Donna Hay’s No Time to Cook cookbook. True to it’s name, it has tons of simple dinner ideas that are deceptively delicious. The majority of her recipes incorporate meat, fish or seafood but they’re easily adaptable to vegetarian cuisine. Her Baked Pumpkin and Pancetta Risotto is a favorite in our house. Only hold the […]
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