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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
You can’t beat the flavour of fresh herbs on a summer day. This Avocado Basil 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]