For egg lovers, this is one of the recipes you might want to try! This is one of our son's favourite morning breakfasts. Method: Crumble the tofu in a bowl. Add the tamari and set aside. Bring a frying pan to medium-high heat. Add the onions to the dry pan…

These healthy brownies are one of our favorite go to desserts. Several of our friends were surprised to learn that the main ingredient in these tasty little treats is black beans. Method:  Preheat oven to 350. Combine all the ingredients except the toppings  in a good food processor or a…

This is one of our favorite dips. It can be served with baked pita chips or raw vegetables. It also makes a delicious sandwich spread. Method: Put all the ingredients in a blender or a food processor and blend until smooth.

Yogurt dip goes well with any flavoured rice dish, pilaf or biryani. Method Mix all the ingredients except tofu in a bowl. Separately blend the soft tofu in a blender or food processor until you get the creamy yogurt consistency. Pour it over the ingredients in the bowl and mix…

To make Pilaf, rice is first sautéed, often with aromatic spices before any liquid is added. You can become creative and flavour with many different kinds of diced vegetables, leafy greens or toasted nuts. Spinach Cilantro Pilaf is one of our household favourites.  You can also make plain spinach pilaf…

Split pea soup is a traditional Newfoundland staple. This pea soup recipe is much healthier when compared to the soup that is loaded with salt beef.  It is created by our good friend Marie who is the head chef at our Gift of Health workshops and cookout sessions. It is…

This is our go to dressing.  It is the quick and easy to prepare and very tasty. Method: Combine all the ingredients and mix it with salad. You can adjust the proportions of the ingredients to your liking. Recipe by Jane Esselstyn, adapted from Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease Book by Dr. Caldwell…

Quick and Easy plant-based Caesar Salad. Method: Put almond meal, mustard, nutritional yeast, and garlic into a 12 ounce jar. Stir with a fork to make a paste. Add the lemon juice, soy sauce, and 1 tablespoon of water. Close the jar tightly and shake vigorously to mix. Put the lettuce in a large…

This oil-free dressing is rich in Mexican flavours. Method Whisk together all of the ingredients in a small bowl. Makes 1/2 cup of dressing. Stored in a covered container in the refrigerator, Piquant Dressing will keep for up to 1 week. Recipe Source:  The Cancer Survivor’s Guide by Neal D. Barnard, M.D.…

Since we do not use any oil in cooking or baking, I have found silicone muffin cups to be an asset. The paper lined muffin cups stick to the muffins and are hard to peel clean before eating. You end up loosing most of the muffin or eating the paper.…