Beans, beans, the musical fruit… Okay, okay, all jokes aside, who doesn’t love themselves some refried beans?? Even if you’re not the biggest fan, I promise that after making THESE beans, you’ll be eating them with a spoon like a bowl of ice cream. ...
Appies & Sides
Crispy Fried Avocado Poppers
Ya, you heard me. Crispy fried avocado poppers. Does life get any better?? Not really.I owe the idea for this recipe to my last boyfriend, who experimented with it shortly after we met. He dredged the avocado in flour, dipped it in an egg ...
The Ultimate Kale Caesar Salad
Considering my name spelled backwards is sallad, you would expect that I’d be a big fan of salads. And if you did, you would be right! The beauty of the salad is that you can throw basically whatever you want into a bowl, smother it in dressing, and ...
Mushroom & Onion Pierogies
Ohh, if baba could only see me now! I know she would be so so proud that I have carried on the pierogi-making tradition. This one's for you, grandma Olga! =)My dad’s family is Ukrainian, so every family gathering always centered around mounds ...
Rich & Creamy Mushroom Soup
All hail the Mighty Fungi! This Rich and Creamy Mushroom soup is an homage to one of mine and B’s favourite foods and medicines – the incredible, amazing, inspiring... mushroooooom!!!Mushrooms are one of the coolest, funkiest, tastiest things I ...
Thai Vegan Spring Rolls
Honestly, who doesn’t LOVE spring rolls?! Crispy fried outside, soft, flavourful inside, with some sweet chili dippin’ delightfulness?? Hummina, hummina, hummina…After traveling to Thailand, where you can buy incredible veggie spring rolls ...
4-Ingredient Roasted Beet Dip
Holy Hannah, this roasted beet dip!! I can’t stop eating it! The best part? It is so healthy that I don’t have to!!The first time I ever tried a roasted beet dip was a few years ago. My cousin Connie, who also happens to be our wonderful RHN ...
Easy Bean and Farro Soup
When the cold weather comes a knockin’, this bean and farro soup is most likely simmerin’ away on my stove! It is so quick and easy to make, so hearty, so comforting, yet still fresh and healthy.This bean and farro soup is also incredibly ...
Easy Spinach Gomae
To cap off the Asian theme I’ve been rockin’ lately, I want to share another one of my all-time favourite appetizers – Spinach Gomae. It is insanely quick and easy to make, and is also wicked healthy. ...