Care of Ashley Sauve During the holidays we eat more than any other time of year! This recipe is the perfect healthy side dish to bring along to a big dinner, or to serve at your own holiday shindig. Try getting creative with grain choices or combinations to impress your guests. Serves 4 Ingredients Salad:… Read more »
Vegan & Vegetarian Recipes
Creative in the Kitchen
By Barbi Lazarus, Donor and Volunteer Resources Coordinator Many vegetarians and vegans in the GTA will be familiar with Go Veggie! cheeses which have been on shelves in health food stores and larger grocery chains in Toronto for many years. However, for vegans, the “green line” remained off limits since it contains casein, a protein… Read more »
Curried tofu tacos with brussel sprout slaw
Care of Amy Symington Ingredients: 1 (350 g) package extra firm tofu, cut into long ¼” thick strips 4 tbsp soy sauce 2 tsp turmeric 1.5 tsp ground coriander 1.5 tsp paprika 6 tsp coconut oil 1 small onion, sliced 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 medium tomato, diced 1 jalapeno pepper, minced (optional) 1 medium… Read more »
Cauliflower Mac and Cheese
Care of Ashley Sauve Fall is a time of comfort foods, and mac and cheese is basically the ultimate comfort food. This recipe is low fat and uses a creamy vegetable-based sauce. It is the ULTIMATE, guilt-free, healthy mac and cheese recipe! Serves 6 Ingredients 1 small head cauliflower, chopped 1lb macaroni of choice (rice,… Read more »
Sweet corn with avocado basil butter
Care of Amy Symington Ingredients: 6-7 cobs of sweet corn, husked, washed and roasted or grilled 1 cup basil 1 avocado 1 lime zested & juiced 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar pinch of sea salt & cayenne Directions: 1. Prepare the sweet corn. Depending on the size of the cobs, roast or grill for 10-15 minutes… Read more »
Watermelon Mint Sorbet
Care of Ashley Sauve An extremely simple dessert (or breakfast)! Serves 4 Ingredients 4 cups watermelon cubes, frozen Handful of fresh mint Zest from one small lemon Directions 1. In blender or food processor, blend frozen watermelon with fresh mint and lemon zest. 2. Garnish with fresh mint leaves and enjoy!
Lemon Raspberry Pie with Dark Chocolate Filling
Care of Amy Symington Pie Pastry Ingredients 2 cups spelt flour 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 cup coconut oil 1/3 cup water 2 tsp apple cider vinegar Directions: Mix the dry ingredients in a bowl. Cut in the coconut oil. In another bowl mix the water and vinegar. Add wet to dry… Read more »
These are a few of my favourite things
By Barbi Lazarus, Donor and Volunteer Resources Coordinator If you know me at all, you know that I like to eat. Food is never far from my mind and I’m usually daydreaming about my next meal. By 10 am, I’m starting to countdown to lunch. I don’t consider this something to be ashamed of. We’re… Read more »
Grilled Maple Balsamic Radicchio
Care of Ashley Sauve A wonderful side dish for your summer BBQ! Serves 4 Ingredients 1 head radicchio, quartered 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar 1 tablespoon dark maple syrup Pinch salt & pepper 2 tablespoons pumpkin seeds/walnuts/pecans to garnish Directions: 1. Heat a grill to medium-high. Slice the radicchio into… Read more »
Roasted Fiddleheads in a Fresh Cilantro Chutney
Care of Amy Symington Make 6-8 servings Ingredients 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 2 lb fiddleheads 1/2 bunch cilantro, washed and stems trimmed 2 limes, zested and juiced 1 jalapeno, seeds removed and minced Sea salt and fresh black pepper to taste Directions Preheat the oven to 375 F. Thoroughly wash fiddleheads, remove… Read more »
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