Julie’s Dijon Vegan Potato Salad

July 13, 2015 // No Comments

This is one of my favourite dishes to make and bring to a pot luck BBQ or party. It is easy to prepare ahead of time, suitable for a broad range of diets, and pairs well with all kinds of... Continue reading →

Mom’s Garden Fresh Vegan Potato Salad

April 7, 2015 // 2 Comments

For me, a summer tradition growing up was my Mom’s potato salad. To this day, I’ve never seen her have a strong relationship with mayonnaise. It may not seem important to some but I’ve seen the woman use just about... Continue reading →

Vegan Chickpea & Olive Salad with Fresh Lemon Dressing

March 27, 2015 // No Comments

Spring is all about fresh ingredients and for meat-free options for Friday meals in Lent, so this recipe is a perfect mix of the two with fresh flavours to boot! It works equally well as a side dish. But as... Continue reading →

Pretending it is Springtime with Garlicky Asparagus

November 4, 2014 // No Comments

There is nothing more quintessentially spring than asparagus (or Crocus buds or Daffodils) so when Winter is looming on my doorstep I retreat to Spring foods to make me feel warm from the inside out. Roast Asparagus Spears can be a pleasant... Continue reading →

Pascale’s Couscous Salad

August 22, 2014 // No Comments

While visiting friends in Normandy, our taste buds were delighted by a refreshing salad that truly was from the garden. My favorite thing about it is that you can prepare it ahead of time and serve it fresh from the... Continue reading →

Vegan Coconut & Orange Rice Pudding

July 21, 2014 // No Comments

The other night, I made too much basmati rice to go with a curry for dinner so I spooned the extra cooked rice into a medium-sized soup pan and improvised this recipe. It turned out wonderfully! I ate some warm that... Continue reading →

Vegan Peach & Apricot Crumble

October 15, 2013 // No Comments

There’s no excuse to not enjoy summer’s bounty in autumn or winter, especially with modern canned food options. I made a delicious crumble using things I had on-hand in my cupboard and it’s even dairy-free and vegan. You can cut... Continue reading →

Lazy Weeknight Gazpacho

July 11, 2013 // No Comments

It’s hot out. I live in Ireland and it’s hot and sunny. It’s like a parallel universe. Especially since most everyone outside is walking around in sundresses and shorts as if they always do. It’s eerie. When I lived in... Continue reading →

Caprese Salad with Za’atar Spices

April 18, 2013 // No Comments

I was first introduced to Za’atar spices by a little Middle Eastern restaurant in the Silicon Valley of California. When a Jordanian friend brought me back a bag of them, I was delighted and stored them in my freezer for... Continue reading →

Vegan Cocoa Cake

September 14, 2011 // 2 Comments

In having enjoyed friendships with a few vegans over the years, I’ve learned that it is a very restricting way to dine. Even when restaurants and speciality grocers carry products, it is difficult to find delicious items such as rich... Continue reading →