I was challenged by Northern Bloc Ice cream to create a dessert to pair with one of their delicious ice cream flavours from their vegan range! I’m great at eating desserts but not the best at baking them. Click through for my super simple recipe for a tangy tart made with one of my fave ingredients — filo pastry! It’s paired with Northern Bloc’s Chocolate Mint Biscuit Vegan ice cream!
Read MoreMoong beans are among the healthiest plant protein sources out there, and they’re cheap, versatile and delicious. My favourite ways to enjoy moong is in a warm autumnal dal. This recipe is super simple and can be made in large batches for freezing!
Read MoreI recently received the most beautiful bunch of local carrots topped with big bushy greens. These carrots were too small to shred or grate for a raw salad and they were just crying out to be roasted. Here’s my recipe for roasted carrots in a sweet & salty miso sauce flavoured with orange and miso. Perfect to serve with plain rice!
Read MoreThe best foods to eat when you’re growing or caring for a new baby should be warming, nutrient dense and easy to digest; dal is the perfect food to deliver all of these features in the most delicious ways. This dal is rich in protein and iron, it's nourishing and tastes like a warm hug in a bowl. The ginger & turmeric are anti inflammatory and immune boosting and those coconutty healthy fats will help with breastmilk production
Read MoreNext up in the soup series: this soup is rich in thai flavours like lime, lemongrass and contains loads of vitamins and healthy fats. The lentils also give it an extra protein boost. This is the perfect soup to enjoy with some jasmine rice, a few spring rolls or a heap of noodles!
Read MoreSoup Season Series continues with this silky and nourishing squash and parsnip soup, packed with veggies and topped with some luxurious Spice & Green Walnut Sage & Cranberry Marinated Feta!
Read MoreCozy soup season continues and sometimes you just need a bowl of soup that is a full meal itself. Minestrone is one of the most nourishing and filling soups out there. You can really put just about any veggies or grains in it, top it with some fresh pesto and grated parm, and slice yourself a massive piece of crusty bread for dipping. Dinner’s sorted! This has been adapted from my mom’s winning recipe so thanks mom!
Read MoreSoup season is here and what better way to kick it off than with this rich, creamy and comforting leek & potato soup. I’ve added some fresh greens for a bit of a health kick (to offset all the cream and butter?) and it’s topped with some crispy fried leeks and potato skins. The perfect bowl.
Read MoreCooking for yourself can be one of the greatest acts of self-care. And there’s no better time to practice self-care than in the weeks and days leading up to your period. This recipe will not only give you a step-by-step guide to making a comforting and delicious SPANAKOPITA filo pie, but will give you hormonal health nutritional tips along the way!
Read MoreSummer season is here! And even better — summer corn! Nothing more glorious than some new season corn, blackened and toasty seasoned with salt and pepper. On the cob or off its really the best stuff. Try it in this salad with fresh juicy blackberries, fresh herbs and a lemony dressing!
Read MoreI rarely pay attention to recipes when I make chutneys. I basically throw loads of fruit and sugar into a pot, add onions and spices, simmer for 3 hours and pray it tastes nice. It usually does. Here is my recipe for a citrusy chutney enhanced with Diaspora Co. single origin turmeric, kalonji seeds and curry leaves.
Read MoreOkra fans, pay attention. This bindi masala is simple, fresh and cooks up in minutes. Spiced with cumin and burnt garlic, it’s flavoured beautifully. This is the perfect weeknight vegetarian meal that pairs perfectly with some simple rice, quinoa or some delicious flatbread. Make sure not to forget the salad!
Read MoreRice CAN BE a main course! This recipe is inspired by Meera Sodha’s “Maharaja’s Rice” recipe. It’s an exciting way to pimp out some simple basmati rice. It’s unbelievably fragrant, borrowing from biryani flavours with cardamom, cloves & cinnamon. I’ve loaded it with sweet caramelised onions, and it’s topped with toasted pistachios & Persian barberries.
Read MoreI live for fattoush and therefore it’s my mission to create the perfect fattoush recipe for all seasons. This one features lovely Quebec spring asparagus from the Jean Talon Market. It’s made with mixed radishes (including the elusive kohlrabi!) loads of fresh herbs, dill & sumac. HIT IT UP!
Read MoreI always make a point to cook special Monday night meals. Mostly because it helps start the week off right. Also because I get lazy on the weekends, I don’t cook much, and once the week starts I’m ready to get going again. This recipe for Aloo Palak — potatoes and spinach — is comforting, nourishing, and extremely simple to whip up, even after a long day at work.
Read MoreWinter weather provides a great opportunity to stay indoors and get stuck into some cooking projects. Even better than that is inviting friends over to enjoy the fruits of your labour. Learning how to put together a decent Mid-Eastern style mezze spread will change your life re: entertaining. It’s relatively low effort but can yield dramatic and impressive results.
Read MoreThis was one of those delightful accidents: a salad consisting of fridge & pantry scraps. But I’m determined to turn this accidental salad into a deliberate one by recreating it again and again. Celery hearts —with their sweet , bitter leaves — and toasted mustard seeds are the key flavour heroes of this salad . And the popadom croutons deliver fattoush vibes with North Indian vibes.
Read MoreSpice blending is my life! Roasting spices whole releases their flavour and wellness benefits. Why buy some Garam Masala flavoured dust from the grocery store when you can awaken all of your senses with this rich, fragrant DIY blend? Impress your friends with this super simple Garam Masala from scratch!
Read MoreDon’t mind me, just posting another bhaji recipe. Whether it’s on a hot day with a cold beer, or a cozy winter afternoon with some sweet & spicy chutney , there’s honestly never a bad time to consume bhajis. I recently made my first Diaspora Co, Single-Origin turmeric purchase and now I’m literally trying out ALL of my fave Indian dishes with this magic powder. (More details on the Turmeric at the end of the recipe post!)
Read MoreNot quite latke, not quite bhaji, these little fritters tick ALL the boxes: Crispy, spicy, Vegan, Gluten Free, ready in under 20 minutes. They’re made with one of my fave ingredients: Besan! AKA gram flour, chickpea flour, farine de pois chiches. This savoury plant-based flour is perfect for gf baking, healthy fritters, and you can even use it to make a vegan brown butter! Is there anything it can’t do?
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