Everyday Recipes For Busy Makers
Only into eating plants? I’ve got you covered! Check out these plant based recipes, especially if you are looking for classic copycats.
Even if you are a meat eater, I think you will enjoy this Meatless Tourtière recipe. And not only is it meatless, but it is completely vegan from crust to filling. It has no butter, no eggs or no milk. This makes it a perfect Read more…
Fasolada is a Greek white bean soup that hails from Greece. As most countries have some signature version of bean soup. Italy claims fame with Pasta al Fagioli and India keeps things forever aromatic with Curried Dal, to name a couple. This simple yet delightful Read more…
Of all the dals in Indian cuisine, red lentil dal (or masoor dal) is probably the easiest and fastest to make. This is because red lentils do not require any soaking or cooking ahead of time. And since they cook in under 30 minutes, they Read more…
Aloo gobi matar is an Indian side dish that is so classic, you can almost always find it on restaurant menus. It’s not only great as a side dish but as a light meal in itself. It’s quick and easy to prepare and heats up Read more…
I am not crazy about green beans. They’re usually expensive, spoil fast and take forever to prep. There is however one way I eat them, and that’s Turkish style, or Taze Fasulye. You saute onions, garlic and carrots then add tomatoes. This becomes a light Read more…
This veggie burger recipe is my favorite for so many reasons, I don’t know where to begin! First, it’s not mushy and tastes so good even carnivores like myself enjoy them. It also doesn’t use ingredients that need to be ordered online. If you can Read more…
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…
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…