TZATZIKI

TZATZIKI Makes a large bowl full 1½ cups Greek yogurt 1 medium cucumber, peeled, seeded and grated coarsely 2 Tbsp lemon juice 1 large clove garlic, minced 2 Tbsp dried dill sea salt to taste Put grated cucumber in the middle ofRead More

SUN-DRIED TOMATO AIOLI

SUN-DRIED TOMATO AIOLI ¼ cup drained sun-dried tomatoes (in oil) 2 small cloves garlic, smashed pinch of cayenne pepper ½ cup mayonnaise In a food processor, pulse the sun-dried tomatoes with the garlic and cayenne until finely chopped, then purée until smooth.Read More

ROASTED GARLIC & ROSEMARY PUMPKIN HUMMUS

ROASTED GARLIC & ROSEMARY PUMPKIN HUMMUS Makes 2-3 cups’ worth 1-2 cloves roasted garlic (see below) 2 Tbsp olive oil 2 Tbsp water 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed ⅔ cup pumpkin puree 1 Tbsp maple syrup or honey ½ tsp finelyRead More

LEMON-TAHINI DRESSING

LEMON-TAHINI DRESSING Makes 1 cup   1 large clove garlic ¼ cup (60mL) tahini ½ cup (125mL) fresh lemon juice (about 3 large lemons) 2-4 Tbsp nutritional yeast, to taste ⅓ to ½ cup EVOO, to taste ½ to ¾ tsp fineRead More

HUMMUS

HUMMUS Makes about 2 cups 1 (15oz) can chickpeas, drained 2 Tbsp tahini paste (heaping) Juice of 1 lemon 3 cloves garlic 1 tsp paprika Salt & pepper Olive oil Combine chickpeas through paprika in food processor/blender. Blend to desired consistency, addingRead More

CREOLE SEASONING

CREOLE SEASONING 2 ½ Tbsp paprika 2 Tbsp garlic powder 1 Tbsp onion powder 1 Tbsp black pepper 1 Tbsp cayenne pepper 1 Tbsp dried leaf oregano 1 Tbsp dried leaf thyme Combine all ingredients thoroughly and store in an airtight container.Read More

COZY VEGAN GRAVY

COZY VEGAN GRAVY Makes about 2 cups   2 Tbsp EVOO 1 cup diced onion 5-6 medium/large cloves garlic, minced 2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth, plus more if needed ¼ cup + 2 Tbsp all-purpose flour ¼ cup low-sodium tamari 2 TbspRead More

CLASSIC GUACAMOLE

CLASSIC GUACAMOLE ½ onion, finely chopped 1 ½ Tbsp coarsely chopped fresh coriander 1-2 fresh serrano or jalapeño chilies, seeded, finely chopped 1 clove garlic, crushed 2 large, ripe avocados 1 medium ripe tomato 1-2 tsp fresh lime juice ¼ tsp saltRead More

CHICKPEA SANDWICH FILLING

CHICKPEA SANDWICH FILLING 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed ¼ cup green onion, chopped 1 stalk celery, chopped 1 tsp dried dill 2 Tbsp mayonnaise (to taste) 1 Tbsp lemon juice Salt and pepper to taste Pour chickpeas into a mixing bowl,Read More

CAST-IRON TOFU

CAST-IRON TOFU   1 (450g) block firm or extra-firm tofu 3 tsp avocado, grapeseed, or olive oil 1 tsp garlic powder ¼ tsp fine sea salt ¼ tsp onion powder Press tofu overnight, or at least 30 minutes. Slice pressed tofu intoRead More