Mujadara, a simple but exquisite dish of rice and lentils flavored with golden, crisp, caramelized onions, is a classic of Arabic cuisine. My even healthier but authentic mujadara is also infused with the fresh and delicious goodness of leeks. [feast_advanced_jump_to] What is mujadara? Mujaddara (also called mudardara or megadarra), is a delicious rice and lentil...
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Chicago nonprofit hopes to raise the next generation of Black chefs
None of the middle schoolers at Carter Woodson Elementary School in the Bronzeville neighborhood of Chicago have tasted anchovies before, but that’s not stopping them from trying. On the count of three, they all popped an oil-slicked anchovy fillet into their mouths. Some were neutral, one kid likes the taste, and a few others shrieked...
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Lemon Pasta
Sometimes less is more! This simple lemon pasta recipe is light and flavourful, with bright lemon, plenty of garlic, and umami vegan Parmesan. An easy weeknight dinner! Some pasta recipes take an everything-but-the-kitchen-sink approach, with a long list of ingredients that can be daunting for anyone who just wants to put a quick dinner on...
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Tartar Sauce
Creamy homemade tartar sauce is tangy, rich, and so much better than anything you can buy in a bottle! This easy vegan tartar sauce recipe comes together in just a few minutes. Sometimes you need a little somethin’-somethin’ to take a dish to the next level. Well, this creamy, tangy tartar sauce will do just...
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Vegan Cobb Salad
This vegan copycat Chik-Fil-A Cobb salad lets you enjoy the fast food favourite without the chicken! It has all the classic flavours you love, but with plant-based chicken strips, bacon, and cheese. Cobb salad is a classic American dish that’s been around for nearly a century, but the most famous version might just be the...
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Surprising Foods That Are NOT Vegan
Whether you’re new to veganism or a seasoned pro, these surprising foods that are not vegan are likely to shock you! When I became a vegan, there was a lot that I expected—no cheese, no dairy, no eggs, and no meat. But no Altoids?! That was news to me! In fact, there’s a surprising number...
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Biscuits and Gravy Casserole
If you love classic biscuits and gravy, you’re going to flip for this vegan biscuits and gravy casserole! All the comfort food goodness you love in a crowd-pleasing plant-based casserole. Biscuits and gravy is a comfort food classic, and it’s even better when you make it into a casserole—then you have enough to serve a...
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Homemade Oat Milk Creamer
Add some rich creaminess to your next cup of coffee with this homemade oat milk creamer. It’s easy to whip up, with all kinds of flavour options to make it your own! Soy milk, almond milk, coconut milk—we thought the plant milk world had all the options we needed, but then oat milk showed up...
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Joy No More
My darling son Jay passed away in an accident on June 20. So many of you came to know Jay through this blog after we adopted him from an orphanage in Mumbai, India, in 2014. He brought so much love and laughter into our lives: laughter that has now fallen still as my husband Desi...
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Tzatziki
Homemade tzatziki brightens up any meal! This vegan version is tangy, refreshing, garlicky, and full of bright lemon flavour. Use it as a dip or drizzle it over falafel, gyros, and more! Tzatziki is a creamy, delicious condiment used in Mediterranean cuisine, but once you give it a try, you’ll want to put it on...