OUR VEGETARIAN BLOG
Elegant Mushroom Gravy
PREP: 15 minutes | COOK: 15 minutes | YIELD: 3½ cups Since this is a special occasion holiday meal, it deserves a special gravy. The wine adds depth, and you can choose red wine for a richer flavor or white wine to make it lighter. Or just use whatever wine you might…
Baked Acorn Squash with Masala Spices
PREP: 10 minutes | COOK: 60 minutes | YIELD: 2 servings The addition of garam masala gives an exotic twist to this classic side. I’m willing to bet this recipe will become one of your new holiday favorites! 1 acorn squash 2 tsp (10 ml) extra virgin olive oil 1/8…
Zesty Cranberry-Berry Sauce
PREP: 10 minutes | COOK: 6 minutes | YIELD: 8 x ¼-cup servings No holiday table is complete without this key condiment. If you have any left over (and that’s a big if), try mixing it with yogurt and granola for a delicious breakfast treat. 10 oz (280 g) fresh or…
Roasted Pear and Spinach Salad with Spiced Pecans
PREP: 15 minutes | COOK: 15 minutes | YIELD: 4 x 1-cup servings Isn’t your mouth watering after just reading the title of this one? This salad is beauty on a plate! Between perfectly roasted pears and spectacularly spiced pecans your taste buds will be taken to…
Root Vegetable and Tempeh Shepherd’s Pie
PREP: 30 minutes | COOK: 40 minutes | YIELD: 8 servings Is there anything more comforting than a hearty serving of shepherd’s pie? I think not. For that reason, it was so important for me to provide an equally delicious no, wait, an even more delicious meat-free…
Rhubarb Cherry Berry Crostata
PREP: 30 minutes active, 30 minutes inactive | COOK: 60 minutes | YIELD: 10 slices Chelsea loves desserts, especially when they are fruit based. Rhubarb Cherry Berry Crostata is a big favorite. Fresh summer cherries and rhubarb from my garden make it even more…
Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Backpack Kisses
PREP: 20 minutes | COOK: 0 minutes | YIELD: 33 kisses Who doesn’t love a little kiss? These kisses are the perfect snack to go. Plus, they’re super cute! ½ cup (120 ml) old-fashioned rolled oats ¼ cup (60 ml) vegan unsweetened protein powder, as natural as…
Ooey Gooey Banana Chocolate Chip Bread Pudding
PREP TIME: 10 minutes active + 10 minutes inactive | COOK TIME: 30 minutes | YIELD: 13 x ½-cup servings Bread pudding is my absolute favorite dessert. I make it almost every year for Christmas. This is one that has œirresistible written all over it. In fact, this is a…
Crunchy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
PREP: 30 minutes | COOK: 12-15 minutes | YIELD: 3 dozen cookies Here’s the perfect cookie to enjoy on occasion. This vegan version of the classic is sweet, crunchy and certainly bound to be a hit in your house! ½ cup (120 ml) organic virgin unrefined coconut…
Coconut Orange Quinoa Pudding
PREP: 10 minutes | COOK: 20 minutes | YIELD: 8 x ½-cup servings It’s strange to think that a grain such as quinoa works well both at dinner and dessert. In fact, quinoa takes on a lot of the cooking flavor while offering a moist and chewy texture. In my opinion…
Pineapple Carrot Bread
PREP: 15 minutes | COOK: 50 minutes | YIELD: 9 x 1-inch slices Carrot cake is one of my all-time favorite desserts to indulge in. Throwing in pineapple just sweetens the deal by adding an entirely new flavor. This might be my new favorite treat to enjoy on occasion. 2…
Blueberry compote
PREP: 5 minutes | COOK: 5 minutes | YIELD: 6 x ¼-cup servings Use this fruit compote instead of maple syrup on pancakes and waffles, or try stirring it into yogurt. You can also substitute other berries, such as raspberries, blackberries or strawberries, to make…