Sides and Soups

Creamy beet soup has always been my favorite. It's delicious and the colour absolutely gorgeous! I always cook my potatoes ahead of time when making soup. There's nothing worse than a starchy soup.

Ingredients:

-1 tablespoon avocado oil

-1 medium yellow onion chopped

-3 cloves garlic minced

-2 tablespoon fresh sage finely chopped

-Large pinch of sea salt

-4 cups vegetable broth

-1 pound beets peeled and quartered

-1 bay leaf

-1/2 pound Yukon gold potatoes cooked

-Cashew yogurt, dukkah and full sage leaves for serving

Method:

Heat oil...

The classic Hasselback potato calls for a LOT of butter and in my plant based journey so far, I haven't been able to either create or buy a butter replacement that I enjoy at all. It seems I always end up comparing with the real thing and I always end up being disappointed 

My solution to this problem: change the recipe entirely. The only thing my Hasselback potatoes have in common with the original recipe is the ultra thin slices. But I guarantee you, it is absolutely delicious and the best part is that most people think I...

Turns out making your own coconut yogurt at home couldn't be simpler! We have made 3 batches so far and here is how we arrived at the tastiest and richest version. So thick, it had a similar texture to greek yoghurt. 

Ingredients:

1 Can of coconut cream

2 Probiotic capsules of 50 billion each

Method:

Shake your coconut cream can very well and empty in a glass or ceramic container.

Empty the probiotic capsules on top and mix with a wooden spoon. You will have to push and squeeze the powder on the side of...

Weekend brunch is a one of our favorite meals of the week. Try this simple recipe for a hearty brunch celebration.

 Ingredients:

-4 large potatoes (we like Yukon Gold) or what ever is local.

-2 cloves garlic

-1 shallot

-Fresh sprig rosemary

-Paprika

-Cumin

-Salt & pepper

Method:

Cut potatoes into large chunks and boil until half cooked, then drain and cut again.

Heat a cast iron...

Ingredients:

-2 Tbsp avocado oil

-2 garlic cloves

-1 medium onion sliced

-1 medium butternut squash (about 3 cups)

-2 pears (keep 1 slice per bowl for presentation and add the rest to the soup)

-1/2 tsp curry powder

-1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

-1/2 tsp fresh ginger

-750 ml vegetable broth

-1 Tbsp Peach Hot Sauce

-Sea salt and black pepper to taste

-1/4 cup cooked farro 

-Handful of pine nuts

-Sprig of fresh thyme

Method:

Preheat your oven...