Thanks in large part to a week’s worth of experimentation with Bare Chocolates, I am now a firm believer in the revelation that is the no-bake treat. Don’t get me wrong, I love a traditional baked good (blueberry muffins will always have a special place in my heart) but for the time being I’m favouring the freezer over…
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Easy Vegan Socca (Chickpea Flatbread)
Socca, chickpea flatbread, savoury gluten-free chickpea pancake – call it whatever you want. I call it unmistakably delicious. Longtime readers of this blog will know and recognise socca as one of my all-time favourite things to make. It’s a staple that’s been part of my cooking repertoire for just about as long as I have…
GF Vegan Buckwheat Banana Waffles
While I have long been a fan of pancakes for breakfast ( a culinary love affair that took root one Shrove Tuesday during a year 3 cooking class), I must admit that as of late, I find myself slightly more partial to waffles. Let’s break this down. Waffles basically cook themselves – and if you’re the…
Za’atar Rubbed Baked Eggplant
Let’s be honest, eggplants aren’t for everyone. Some people find them too slimy or too seedy in texture, and others find its earthy, rooty flavour downright offensive. I personally prefer not to associate with such people. Alright, alright, I kid. I of course have several friends (and even a boss/business partner) of the eggplant-hating persuasion, and…
Sweet Potato and Lentil Shepherd’s Pie
As far as religious holidays go, I would say I’m always down for the count. Take Ramadan for instance; as difficult as I found fasting this year, there’s just something undeniably wonderful about the spirit of togetherness that it brings. The calm and peaceful serenity of a slower pace, breaking fast with family every day…