I absolutely adore Tzatziki!!! It pairs so well with some of my favourite foods, and it makes for such a versatile sauce. If you love Mediterranean flavours, you’re sure to love this sauce too. It’s incredibly healthy and made completely of whole foods. It contains absolutely no dairy so it is 100% vegan! This vegan…
Category: Sauces + Spreads + Dips
Vegan Cheese Sauce
I’ve been making this same vegan cheese sauce recipe for about 4 years and I still make it all the time because I love it so much! If you haven’t made a cheese sauce or perhaps another vegan sauce with starchy vegetables then some of the ingredients might come as a shock to you. The…
Baba Ganoush (Vegan & Oil-Free)
While they’re not the same thing, if you love hummus, you should definitely try Baba Ganoush if you haven’t before! Hummus is great but sometimes you just want to switch it up. Baba Ganoush is a dip made with roasted eggplant, garlic, lemon, and a few other simple ingredients. This delicious dip is a Mediterranean…
Vegan Garlic Aioli (Oil-Free)
Aioli is typically made of a base of oil. I wanted to make a whole foods version, so I made this cashew based Vegan Garlic Aioli! Aquafaba gives the aioli a creamy, luscious texture. It’s the perfect replacement for oil in this sauce, similar to how I use aquafaba in my oil-free mayo recipe. It’s…
Mango Salsa
Mango salsa is such a great fresh recipe that’s perfect for the summer time. The sweetness from the ripe mango contrasts perfectly with the spicy jalapeno and red onion and the tangy lime juice. Don’t be fooled by the jalapeno because it’s not actually too spicy. If you like more spice though, you can add…
Life Changing Oil Free Vegan Mayonnaise
Introducing, Life Changing Oil Free Vegan Mayonnaise. For a long time I’ve been craving a tomato mayo sandwich which was a childhood staple for me. Personally, I don’t like store bought vegan mayo because I haven’t found one that doesn’t have tons of refined oils and unhealthy ingredients. Also, the taste just never lived up…
Herbed Cultured Vegan Cream Cheese
One of the foods that I really, and I mean really really miss after going vegan is a classic cream cheese bagel. As a kid I would absolutely load cream cheese onto my bagels. Definitely not healthy. There is something about the creamy and tangyness of the cream cheese that I really missed. I was craving a cream…
Oil Free Vegan Pesto
You can’t beat the flavour of fresh herbs on a summer day. This Oil Free Vegan Pesto is the perfect condiment to have in your fridge all summer long. Spread it on bread, eat it with crackers or veggies, pour onto pasta, drizzle on a baked potato… there are so many possibilities with this versatile…
Creamy Curry Sauce
I love this Creamy Curry Sauce! I think of it more as a curry mayo, as I like to spread it on sandwiches, burgers, etc… You can also use it as a sauce for bowls or use it as a dip! It only takes 5 minutes and is made of 6 simple ingredients. Ingredients:…
DIY Vegan Cheese Board
A Charcuterie board is sure to impress your guests this holiday season. There are so many incredible vegan cheeses that your family and friends will absoloutely adore and not even know that they’re vegan. Here are the basic components of a cheese board and how you can make your own. You can use any ingredients that…
Lemon Parsley Hummus
An oil free, low-sodium hummus that packs tons of fresh flavour from lemon and parsley! Ingredients: 2 15oz cans chickpeas 1/3 cup tahini 1 medium garlic clove 1/2 cup fresh parsley 1/4 cup + 1 tsp lemon juice 1 tsp cumin 1 tsp salt pinch of pepper 1/3 cup water Directions: Add all ingredients into…
Queso Dip
This dish is perfect for any get together or party. Rich cheese sauce is spiked with salsa and hot sauce to give it some zing and irresistible flavour. Ingredients: Cheese Sauce 1.5 cups yellow potato 1.5 cups carrots (or sweet potato) 1/2 cup onion 1 medium garlic clove 1/2 cup cashews 1/2 cup nutritional yeast…
Vegan Caesar Dressing
Ingredients: 1 cup cashews (soaked for 4 hours) 1 tbsp almonds 2-3 cloves of garlic, to taste 2 tbsp lemon juice 1 tbsp nori 1 tsp mustard 3/4 tsp nutritional yeast 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp pepper 1 cup water Instructions: Shred some of a nori sheet (for sushi) into little strips. Enough for 1…
Roasted Red Pepper Hummus
Ingredients: 2 cups chickpeas 3 red peppers 1/3 cup tahini 1 clove garlic 1/4 cup + 1 tbsp lemon juice 1/2 cup fresh parsley 1 tsp cumin 1 tsp salt Pinch of pepper Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 415F. 2. Cut red peppers in half and scoop out the seeds. Place them on a baking…
Vegan Feta Cheese
This cheese is like a crumbled feta or goat cheese. It’s so similar in texture you’d never guess it’s not the real thing! Ingredients: 1.5 cups peeled almonds 1 cup water 1/4 cup nutritional yeast 1/3 cup lemon juice 1/2 tsp salt, or to taste Directions: Preheat over to 350 degrees F. If you do…
Dairy Free Parmesan Cheese
Ingredients: 1 cup nuts (almonds, walnuts, or brazil nuts work great) 3/4 cup nutritional yeast 2 medium garlic cloves 3/4 tsp salt Directions: Pulse all ingredients in food processor until well combined. Store in the fridge in a sealed container. Sprinkle on pasta, salads, soups, and more! For personal meal plans or nutrition advice…
Chipotle Hot Sauce
This hot sauce recipe isn’t too spicy but is packed with the delicious smoky flavour of chipotle peppers. Ingredients: 5 dry chipotle peppers 1/2 medium onion, diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 tbsp organic ketchup 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar 2.5 cups water 1/2 tsp salt Directions: Combine all ingredients in a medium sauce pan…
Warm Spinach Artichoke Dip
Ingredients: 1 cup finely chopped white onion 2 large garlic cloves, minced 8 cups fresh baby spinach 1 15oz can chickpeas 1 cup artichokes (drain water) 1/2 cup raw cashews soaked (for at least 2-3 hours) 1/2 cup unsweetened non-dairy milk 2 tbsp tapioca starch or corn starch 2 tsp apple cider vinegar 2 tsp lemon…
Cashew Sour Cream
Ingredients: 1 cup soaked unsalted cashews 3/4 cup water 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar 2 tbsp lemon juice pinch of salt Directions: Soak cashews. If you have a powerful blender such as a vitamix, don’t need to soak the cashews. If you have a regular blender, you will need to soak for at least 6 hours…
Sweet And Sour Sauce
This sweet and sour sauce is very versatile, easy to make, and doesn’t contain any artificial colours or flavours. Use as dipping sauce, for stir fry veggies, for sweet and sour tofu, and so much more! Ingredients: 2 tsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tsp water 2 garlic cloves, minced 1/2 tsp fresh grated ginger or…