My collection of mains and sides. You will love how fast and easy some of these are! Don’t be stuck for dinner!
An idli is a soft & fluffy steamed cake consumed as a staple in south India. One usually eats it as an accompaniment to sambar, a spicy soup made with toor dal (pigeon peas) and vegetables. Coconut chutney makes an appearance too. Interestingly, much of Read more…
Even if you don’t follow a vegan diet, it never hurts to eat less meat products—especially when it’s something that is a potential base for other creations. I am thinking about vegan mayonnaise—that irresistible condiment that is the starter for so many spreads, dressings and Read more…
This method for making fries in the oven works so well, your Russets may never take a swim in your deep fryer again! What Kind of Potatoes Do I Use For Oven Fries? Start with either Russet or Yukon Gold potatoes. Normally the former is Read more…
Making your own homemade pasta is easier than you think, and you only need 2 ingredients! Drying it for storage is even easier. Why make your own pasta? Well, if you’ve ever had fresh pasta and noticed how much better it was, there is your Read more…
One of my favourite ways of playing with food is imitating the texture of meat with plants…or what’s commonly known as, veganism. I adapted this recipe for an all-plant based “hamburger meat” because I thought it would be fun. I still eat ground meat, but Read more…
These pickles became popular during the Great Depression when they were eaten in sandwiches with only butter because there was nothing else. But this year I decided to make these because they’re just so good! These pickles are sweet and crunchy with bursts of mustard Read more…
Most people have had a Jamaican patty, but have you ever tried making them from scratch? These pastry wrapped bundles of spicy ground meat can be closely compared to a mini meat pie. While beef is the most common filling, chicken, vegetables, cheese or any Read more…
Not long ago, the chef I work under was given an assignment to create a vegan dessert involving meringue. He told me he was using something called aquafaba. Sounds fancy, doesn’t it? It’s not. In fact, you’ve probably been dumping it down the drain for Read more…
If you’re an avid baker, then no doubt you have heard of or even tried adding pureed fruit to a product as a fat substitute. I first heard of doing this years ago when I saw a muffin recipe that called for applesauce instead of Read more…
Even though I am not vegan, I love to cook meals involving nothing but plants. I especially love taking carnivore classics like meatloaf, ribs and fried chicken and creating (or trying to create) passable versions of them without setting foot into a butcher’s shop. This Read more…