Care of Ashley Sauve Show your loved ones how dear they are to you by serving them these super food cheesecakes! Not only do they taste fantastic but they pack a nutritional punch and are raw, vegan, gluten and soy free for all to enjoy! Serves 16 Ingredients: Filling: 2 cups raw cashews, soaked overnight… Read more »
Care of Amy Symington Makes 12 servings Ingredients: 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, divided 4 large cloves of garlic, minced 3 cups cremini mushrooms, diced 4 medium carrots, diced 2 tbsp dried basil 3 tsp ground coriander 2 tsp cumin seeds 2 tsp thyme 1 tsp smoked paprika 2 cups black beans, cooked 2… Read more »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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!
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 »
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 »
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