Beetroot Arugula Salad

Hello spring! With the spring equinox that took place yesterday, I thought I would prepare a nice spring salad to share with you! I find arugula to be the perfect summer green, due to its lightness and freshness. I chose to add some beetroot to the dish, as it is very grounding and happens to […]

Ramen 🍜

Ramen is a Japanese noodle soup, which usually contains pork, egg, vegetables and Chinese wheat noodles. These are cooked in a meat or fish-based broth and often flavoured with miso and/or soy sauce. Topping can include nori, menma and scallions. While these may be the traditional ingredients, the dish is just as delightful when made […]

Pumpkin Coconut Soup

This soup was our starter for both Thanksgiving and Christmas Eve dinner! When I say it is delicious, I am not lying, since my entire family (including the pumpkin haters 😉 absolutely loved it! This soup makes an amazing comforting and light meal (especially if it is a cold winter where you are located). You […]

Ratatouille

Ratatouille is a Provinçal French vegetable stew, which originated in Nice. This dish was a staple meal in my household growing up, which my family continues to enjoy today. While the recipe provided below follows the more classic and ‘fancy’ method of preparation, which is oven baked, my family actually prepares it on the stove, […]

Dumplings

A wonton is a type of Chinese dumpling which is commonly eaten in soups or deep fried. The variations of wonton change from the different regions in China, however, I will be guiding you through the traditional ‘steamed’ version of this dumpling. Additionally, note that the vegetables used in this recipes can definitely be altered […]

Lentil Bolognese

This simple and comforting pasta sauce recipe is perfect for the days when you crave comfort food yet still want to eat something nourishing. Made out of simple ingredients, the recipe comes very flexible with optional ingredients and easy substitutions, to make sure that you can enjoy this with what you most-likely have on hand […]

Middle Eastern Bowl

Apart from their great nutrition profile buddha bowls are a great way to include a variety of nutrients into a meal. Whether you can’t get yourself to cook or happen to have quite some leftovers, these also make a perfectly convenient option. This following recipe takes a Middle Eastern twist on the classic, and hopefully […]

Crêpes

Crêpes are a staple dish from France; while they originated from the northwestern region of Brittany, they have gained popularity across the nation, and even across its borders. While savory galettes tend to be vegan (as they are made with only buckwheat flour and water), their sweet counterparts are made with eggs, milk and butter. […]

Cauliflower Alfredo

When in the mood for comfort food, this is the recipe you want to go to! While it is just as satisfying as the regular dish, this recipe calls for a vegetable as the base of the sauce! (a perfect way to add your veggies in 🙂 Ingredients: 1 cup of cauliflower florets 1 cup […]

Vietnamese Summer Rolls (Gỏi cuốn)

This traditional Vietnamese dish consists of rice paper sheets (bánh tráng) loaded with a fresh filling. While these usually contain prawns or pork, filling them with a variety of vegetables is just as delicious and even more refreshing 😉 Ingredients: 10 rice paper sheets (or how many you need) 5 large lettuce leaves halved 2 […]