Better than butter chickpeas
Like traditional Indian butter curries, this dish is creamy and flavourful. Yet, there is no butter (and not saturated fat) …
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Middle Eastern Bulgar Chickpea Salad
This colourful salad, built around fluffy bulgar and creamy chickpeas, makes for a tasty light meal or potluck contribution. It’s …
Black Bean Mango Bumblebee Salad
This mouthwatering, colourful “bumblebee” salad is a sweet and tangy crowd-pleaser. It serves up ample fiber, and a balanced mix …
Hearty Lentil Soup
When you’re hankering for a savoury cup of comfort, but don’t want to spend a lot of time or money, …
Midweek Minestrone
It’s hard to beat the comfort of a steaming bowl of minestrone soup on a cold winter’s day. I call …
Flexi Beans and Rice
It’s hard to beat rice and beans for a simple, nourishing, meal for the whole family. I love the fact …
Taco Fiesta
When dinner rolls around and you’re caught with your pants down – tacos are one a fabulous option. .I’m not …
Lentil Walnut Loaf
What this lentil walnut loaf lacks in good looks, she makes up for in flavour and nutrition (hooray for protein, …
Exotic Moroccan Veggie Stew
This dish has an exotic, middle eastern taste, yet is a reliable hit with a wide range of tasters, from …
Meatless Sloppy Joes
Sloppy Joes are fun to eat for kids and adults alike – but be prepared for some spillage! They boast …
Ageless Chili
This veggilicious chili hits the mark across the generations. Years ago, I brought it to a senior’s chili cookoff, where …
Dal Comfort Soup
This Indian-inspired dal (or daal or dahl) soup hits the spot on a chilly day. It’s fast, easy, flavourful, and …