This is the recipe I fall back on when I’m feeling like having some comfort food. It is very quick to make, looks impressive and is really delicious! It also makes for a great lunch! Here is what you need: Part 1: The protein: 1 cup TVP (texturized vegetable protein; I used big pieces. YouContinue reading “Simple Curry (for busy nights)”
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Chai Coconut Mascarpone Cups
This week-end I was craving desserts, in particular yogurt parfaits where you place fruit over yogurt and add nuts, granola or other toppings. I have been experimenting with vegan yogurt, but so far the results have not been to my liking. Yet, I yearned for this rich cream consistency. So, I gathered a few thingsContinue reading “Chai Coconut Mascarpone Cups”
Spicy Bean Purée, a nice sub for hummus!
I love hummus! It goes great with everything: bread, veggie sticks, salads, soups, by the spoonful… I really like adding hummus everywhere as it adds great flavour to any dish: it makes a nice substitution to salad dressing, adds protein to vegetable soups and is (of course) great in sandwiches. However, sometimes it gets old,Continue reading “Spicy Bean Purée, a nice sub for hummus!”
Indian Dinner: Okra and Onions
Last summer, we tried planting some okras in our vegetable patch. It was not a very successful endeavor as they were completely overcrowded by and in the shadow of our tomato plants. Nonetheless, we were able to harvest two fat okra. Excitedly, my boyfriend tried raw okra for the first time and solemnly declared: “ItContinue reading “Indian Dinner: Okra and Onions”
Indian Dinner: Mixed Bean Curry
When my amazing sister-in-law learned about the Indian dinner, she wanted to participate as well. She made a super mixed bean curry, that was just perfectly seasoned. We had pre-cooked some mixed beans: adzuki beans, pinto beans, yellow peas, green lentils and chickpeas. This made making this dish easier, but you can also use anyContinue reading “Indian Dinner: Mixed Bean Curry”
My Lighthearted Kitchen 