Ahhhhmazing vegan chocolate mousse

If you are vegan or are trying to eliminate dairy and eggs for whatever reason, definitely put this recipe in your toolkit. I had my doubts about aquafaba, but it’s probably one of the most surprising ingredients I’ve come across in a long time. What is it? Chickpea brine. Yep, the slimy water you find […]

Pretty amazing Chai-flavored granola

I love granola – but the problem with most of the store-bought variety is all the preservatives, unnecessary refined sugar and unhealthy vegetable oils like palm, rapeseed and canola. The good news is that it’s a snap to make at home and you can easily change up the ingredients depending on what you’ve got on […]

Mango passionfruit & basil al fresco sauce

Passionfruit is just one of those ingredients that can make anything sound and taste fancy – and this little al fresco sauce totally livens up grilled fish or chicken. It’s light, super flavorful and really adds a nice tropical touch. The ginger and jalapeno give it a little kick and the carrot tames down the […]

Spinach citrus and wild rice salad with my “Asian” dressing

We often see wild rice matched with butternut squash, beetroot or other such autumn veggies, but it doesn’t have to be so. In this recipe, the grapefruit adds a nice summery zest to the rice, spinach, and goat cheese, while the dressing really brings it all together. The reason I call it “my Asian” dressing […]

Quesadilla with avocado feta cream and papaya salsa

Quesadillas are a mom’s best week night friend: they take no time to prepare, can be gluten free, vegan or vegetarian, are really versatile and the kids ADORE them. To add a bit of extra goodness, I top them with homemade condiments. Here I use an avocado-feta cream (which by the way is just an […]

Surprising black bean chocolate cake

I have been on a gluten and sugar free chocolate cake testing spree of late, and to be honest was very doubtful of the results this recipe would yield. Turns out, it’s pretty darn good and you would never guess there’s a can of black beans in there. Moist, not too sweet and the children […]

Stunning Persian dill, feta and chicken salad

This has to be one of my favorite “meal salads”. Although it isn’t an actual Iranian recipe, it has a Persian feel that is reminiscent of a dill and chicken rice dish (“Shivid polow”) my mom used to make (she’s actually of Belgian origin but being married to my dad, she learned how to cook […]

Pretty beetroot gnocchis (gluten free)

Classic potato gnocchis always feel so labour-intensive and easy to mess up, so unless I know I’ve got the right potato variety, I don’t make them. But vegetable-based gnocchis, like these beet-flavored ones, are easy enough even for a novice. They have a subtle taste and a delicate, airy texture, making them perfect for a […]

Moist chocolate almond brownies

This recipe is to “healthy” desserts what a little black dress is to a wardrobe: a must-have. In fact, it’s probably one of the first chocolate cakes I made (over and over again) when I went sugar and gluten free. It’s chocolatey, gooey and delicious – a perfect end to a meal or a great […]

Cauliflower cream “verrines” with roquefort walnut crumble

“Verrines” took the French appetizer world by storm about ten years ago and these days frequently show up at a French dinner parties. They are essentially little shot glasses elegantly filled with anything from gaspacho to tuna tartare. The reason I particularly affection them is because, unlike canapés, they are usually gluten free and you […]