Easy No-Chop Vegetable Pasta
(nut free, vegetarian, egg free) This easy no-chop vegetable pasta is made with frozen and pre-cut vegetables, requiring no chopping (besides an onion, which is optional). All you have to do is cook the pasta, fry the vegetables (+ chickpeas), and mix in a creamy marinara sauce (marinara + milk). Even better topped with some […]
Cinnamon Sugar Apple Cake (by Pinch of Yum)
This cinnamon apple sugar cake by Pinch of Yum is a light and fluffy apple cake with a cinnamon sugar topping. It’s a super simple recipe – you don’t need to peel the apples, just mix everything in a bowl, spread into a pan, and top with cinnamon sugar. Goes well with vanilla ice cream […]
Morning Glory Muffins (by Lauren’s Latest)
These morning glory muffins by Lauren’s Latest are one of my favourite muffin recipes. They have the perfect soft texture and are packed with veggies (zucchini, carrots), coconut, walnuts, and cinnamon. Great for busy mornings or as a quick on-the-go snack! Click here for the recipe: laurenslatest.com Related Recipes
Oreo Cookies and Cream Cake
(nut free, vegetarian) This Oreo cookies and cream cake is an Oreo-lovers dream. It’s a super moist and fudgy chocolate cake (using one of my favourite cake recipes from dashofsanity.com) smothered in Oreo cookie cream cheese icing and topped with more Oreos. Pairs really well with vanilla ice cream (and to coffee or tea)! Related Recipes
Cinnamon Apple Walnut Oatmeal
(vegan, gluten free) This cinnamon apple walnut oatmeal is one of my favourite quick and easy breakfast recipes. It’s made in the microwave (but can be made stovetop if you’d prefer), and uses minimal equipment. It is also high in fibre (which helps keep you full), making it a hearty breakfast for busy days. You […]
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
Warm Ginger Date Cake with Butterscotch Sauce
(nut free, vegetarian) The recipe is actually based on a warm date pudding recipe passed down from a family friend, and my mom made it into a ginger date cake by tweaking some of the ingredients and adding ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg. This cake is best served warm (hence the title)! However, if you aren’t serving […]
Gingerbread Granola
(vegan, can be gluten free) This gingerbread granola recipe is a fun holiday spin on regular granola, and will make your kitchen smell incredible. All it takes is some extra spices and molasses! Related Recipes
No-Bake Chewy Granola Bars (by Gathered Nutrition)
If you’ve never tried making homemade granola bars before, these No-Bake Chewy Granola Bars by Gathered Nutrition are a great place to start! They are super easy to make, use basic ingredients, and can be customized to your liking. I like to have these on hand for a quick on-the-go energy-dense snack. Click here for the recipe: […]
Hummus Pasta (by From My Bowl)
This hummus pasta recipe by From My Bowl (by Caitlin Shoemaker) is one of my favourite quick meals, and a great way to use up leftover hummus! All you do is cook some pasta, make a sauce out of water, hummus, and lemon juice, and then add in whatever you’d like (tomatoes, peppers, mushrooms, spinach, […]
Choux Pastry (Pâte à Choux) + Pastry Cream
Making homemade choux pastry (also known as pâte à choux) may sound intimidating, but it’s actually quite simple (and fun!). The pastry itself uses steam to puff up into balls that are light, crispy, and filled with air. Choux pastry can be filled with a sweet pastry cream, ice cream, or whipped cream (called a “profiterole” […]
Refried Beans on Avocado Toast
(vegan, nut free) This refried beans on avocado toast recipe is a quick and easy way to level up avocado toast. The refried beans can even be made beforehand, stored in the fridge, and reheated for when you want to use them (add a bit of water to rehydrate them). The refried beans can also […]
French Toast Bake (by Lil’ Luna)
This overnight French Toast Bake by Lil’ Luna is such a fun take on your classic French toast recipe, and I would even argue it’s easier than the original. It’s great for a weekend brunch, and since it makes a full 9×13 inch pan you may even have leftovers for a few days (…or not!). I like to […]
Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies (by Liv B)
This is my favourite easy chocolate chip cookie recipe! They come together really quickly, use minimal ingredients, and taste amazing. Since they’re made with tub margarine, you don’t need to wait for any butter to soften, and they also don’t use any eggs (so no need to worry about egg safety!). Plus, they can be […]
Maple Pecan Granola
(vegan, can be gluten free) This Maple Pecan Granola is made with simple ingredients but packs a big flavour punch (thanks to the addition of maple syrup, cinnamon, and pumpkin pie spice). I recommend using the “pure dark” kind of maple syrup (if possible) because it will give your granola the most flavour. Related Recipes