Rasta pasta is a Jamaican tradition that pairs penne with red, yellow, and green bell peppers and a creamy sauce infused with jerk seasoning. It’s easy enough for a weeknight, too! Rasta pasta gets its name from the red, yellow, and green bell peppers in this dish, which match the colors of the Rastafarian movement....
With plenty of crisp veggies, lots of herbs, pita croutons, and a zippy lemon dressing, this fattoush salad is full of fresh flavour! Fattoush salad is a traditional Middle Eastern salad that combines fresh vegetables like lettuce, tomatoes, and cucumbers with pieces of toasted or fried pita bread. (Think of it as a Middle Eastern...
Tabbouleh is the perfect side dish for pairing with any Middle Eastern meal, but also excellent for meal prep lunches! With lots of herbs, fresh vegetables, and bulgur, it’s packed with flavour. Tabbouleh (sometimes also spelled tabouli) is a traditional Mediterranean dish made with chopped parsley, tomatoes, mint, and bulgur wheat dressed in olive oil,...
This vegan moussaka recipe has all the flavour of the classic Greek eggplant dish, but with tender lentils and mushrooms replacing the ground meat! To me, Greek cuisine truly represents the crossroads of different cultures. Southern European ingredients are paired with Middle Eastern flavours to create unique dishes—and this vegan moussaka is the perfect example!...
Whether you’re looking for a no-cook dinner or just something light and refreshing, you’re going to love these easy lettuce wraps! A walnut filling mimics ground meat, while the sweet sriracha sauce makes these lettuce wraps irresistible. I have been reading up about walnut “taco meat” for a while and finally decided to give it...
This coconut creamy spinach and mushroom quinoa is a delicious 30 minute dinner in a bowl that packs in 7 servings of vegetables! I’m all about meals in bowls, whether it’s creamy garlic mushroom pasta, vegan poke bowls, or this creamy spinach and mushroom quinoa. I love how meal bowls allow you to mix-and-match different components—and it’s...
These sweet potato and black bean tacos are perfect for an easy weeknight dinner. Add your favourite toppings but whatever you do, don’t skip the zippy lime crema! Sweet potatoes and black beans are two staples in my household, so putting them together in tacos? It was just meant to be. (Although honestly, is there...
If you like your pasta dishes packed with veggies, this pasta primavera recipe is for you. Roasted vegetables make this version extra delicious, but let’s not forget about that garlicky vegan cheese sauce! Pasta primavera is a dish all about celebrating fresh seasonal vegetables—their rainbow of colours and variety of flavours and textures. Basically, it’s...
This vegan jambalaya recipe is comfort food Cajun style! Loaded with rice, veggies, and plant-based sausage, this is a hearty meal that’s flavourful and satisfying. Jambalaya is a classic Creole and Cajun dish that originates from Louisiana, and like most Cajun food, it’s known for its big, bold flavours. Traditionally, jambalaya is a one-pot dish...
It doesn’t get much more comforting than a warm bowl of vegan chicken noodle soup! With a flavourful broth, vegan chicken, bowtie pasta, and a handful of greens, this cozy soup will cure whatever ails you. They say the best remedy for a cold is chicken noodle soup, but what do you do if you’re...