Borscht (Beet Soup)
(vegan, gluten free, nut free) Coming from a Ukrainian family, borscht (beet soup) is one of our favourite traditional recipes. It is filled with vegetables (primarily beets, potatoes, and carrots), flavoured with lots of dill, and traditionally served with a dollop of sour cream. It goes well with pedaheh (perogies) and kubasa. Related Recipes
Chickpea Greek Salad
(vegan, gluten free, nut free) This chickpea greek salad is super simple (just chickpeas, vegetables, feta cheese, + vinaigrette) and great as a make-ahead lunch or side salad. It also works really well with chicken or quinoa mixed in, and a side of pita or flatbread (or in a wrap!). Related Recipes
Beet Lentil Hummus
(vegan, gluten free, nut free) If you’re looking for a way to amp up your hummus game, this beet lentil hummus is it. You can use it as a dip with some crackers and veggies, or spread it on sandwiches, wraps, or flatbread (like on this vegetarian hummus pizza). It’s pretty similar to traditional hummus […]
Stovetop Beets with Feta and Walnuts
(vegetarian, gluten free) This stovetop beet dish is a simple way to serve beets. All it is is beets, oil, garlic, salt + pepper, feta cheese, and walnuts (or pecans, pistachios) for extra crunch. It’s great as a side dish but also can be added to a spinach salad with balsamic dressing. This recipe cooks […]
Spiced Cauliflower Potato Soup
(vegan, gluten free, nut free) This spiced cauliflower potato soup recipe is the ultimate cozy soup recipe. It’s packed with veggies and spices, and the texture is so smooth and creamy you wouldn’t even know there’s cauliflower in it. I use curry powder in this recipe because it is convenient for me, however if you […]
Cranberry Orange and Brie Crostinis
(vegetarian) These cranberry orange and brie crostinis are one of my family’s favourite appetizers. My mom has made them around the holidays for as long as I can remember. They’re essentially toasted baguette slices topped with melted brie, cranberry orange sauce, and chopped pistachios. If you’re in need of an easy, forgiving, and delicious holiday […]
Roasted Broccoli With Parmesan (by Simply Recipes)
This is one of my favourite ways to prepare broccoli! All you do is toss some broccoli in olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and salt, roast it in the oven, and then sprinkle on parmesan cheese and black pepper. It’s super simple but packed with flavour! Click here for the recipe: simplyrecipes.com Related Recipes
Simple Lemon Parmesan Pasta (by Gathered Nutrition)
Mia from gatherednutrition.com has a ton of great pasta recipes, but I have to say this Simple Lemon Parmesan Pasta is one of my favourites! It uses basic ingredients and is packed with flavour. I’d recommend it to anyone looking for an easy staple pasta recipe! It’s great as a side dish or with some vegetables or […]
Blueberry Apple Pecan Salad
(vegetarian, gluten free) This blueberry apple pecan salad is a great simple salad, with a tart + sweet vinaigrette and fresh fruit. I love this salad as a starter or side dish, but it also works great as a lunch with a protein like chicken mixed in. Feel free to add in different berries, cheese, […]
Tomato Vegetable Blender Soup
(vegan, gluten free, nut free) This tomato vegetable blender soup is comforting, creamy, and super easy. It’s packed with vegetables (carrots, potatoes, and tomatoes) and pairs perfectly with crunchy croutons or freshly buttered bread. It can also easily be frozen and saved for later (keeps for 3 months in the freezer). Related Recipes
Salmon Dill Pasta Salad
(nut free) If you love pasta, salmon, and dill, this recipe is for you. The creamy dill dressing is similar to what you’d put on a potato salad, and it’s packed with veggies for added crunch & nutrients. It’s also super versatile: use tuna or chickpeas instead of salmon, add different veggies if you’d like. […]
Black Bean Taco Salad
(vegetarian) This black bean taco salad recipe is fresh, crunchy (with tortilla chips), and flavour packed. It’s topped with a spicy cashew dressing, but feel free to add any toppings you’d like (a spicy aioli, guacamole, salsa, sour cream). Note: To make the cashew dressing you’ll need to soak the cashews for around 1 hour. […]
Guacamole with Baked Pita Chips
(vegan, nut free) This guacamole recipe is super easy (just mash the avocados in a bowl and mix in the chopped ingredients) and pairs perfectly with some homemade pita chips. It’s a great snack or appetizer when you have extra avocados kicking around and don’t want them to go bad. This recipe is also very […]
Tomato Salsa with Baked Pita Chips
(vegan, nut free) This homemade tomato salsa is so fresh and only takes 5 minutes to make. All you have to do is blend everything together in a small food processor and blender (and if you don’t have food processor or blender, just chop everything and mix it in a bowl). Pairs perfectly with baked pita […]
Spinach Basil Pesto
(vegan, gluten free) This spinach and basil pesto amps up conventional basil pesto with a boost of spinach. You may also add in some parmesan or Romano cheese if you’d like! Use it in pasta, wraps, sandwiches, as a dip for crackers and veggies, or even on pizza. Related Recipes