Curried Lentil Shepherd’s Pie This exotic version of a traditional meat-based dish, which is hearty and flavourful, is a popular lentil main dish here. Vegetable Mixture 2 medium or large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed 1 medium head cauliflower, chopped 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil …
Cranberry Cashew Balls (GF) This is a festive variation of a similar nut ball recipe we posted in the summer. 1 cup raw cashews ½ cup raw macadamia nuts 1 cup dried cranberries Handful of goji berries (optional) 2 tbsp. coconut oil 2 tsp coconut, …
Lentil and Sweet-Potato Soup It’s that time of year…the blustery weather of early fall calls for some warming hearty soups. 1 cup lentils 1 tbsp olive oil 1 sweet potato, peeled and cubed ½ cup chopped onions 1/2 cup chopped leek or celery 1 red …
Moroccan Spiced Cauliflower Adapted from a Food Network recipe, this was a hit at a recent event here. It could be served as a appetizer or side dish or as part of a salad. 1 head cauliflower, cored and cut into bite-sized florets ½ tsp …
Fresh Salsa (GF, V, R) With tomatoes, garlic, and peppers abundant at this time of year, this quick recipe will jazz up any Mexican inspired dishes. Try it with organic tortilla chips or on black-bean burgers. Yield: 1 cup (250 mL) 1 date …