Meatless Monday: Baked Smoky Tofu and Chickpeas

Blog and photo by: Angela Tucker Looking for something new to try? Maybe a dish that is quick, easy and versatile? How about this recipe for ‘Baked Smoky Tofu and Chickpeas’! I tested this recipe out on my family recently and it turned out pretty superb! It works well for a brunch or breakfast, but I think it would also be amazing to prepare a big batch at the start of the week and use in different ways for some quick meals. It makes a great addition to a salad, a wrap or a stir fry. With warmer, longer days … Continued

Meatless Monday: Easy Chana Masala

Blog by: Angela Tucker Photo and Recipe from: Minimalistbaker.com Don’t you love those recipes that are amazing for meal prepping? This is one of my favourite dishes to make ahead of time when I know I will have busy week because it is easy to prepare, it keeps well in the fridge for a few days, and it is easy to re-heat. Plus, it is delicious, nutritious, and you can find most of the ingredients at almost any grocery store, or make substitutions based on what you have on hand. I like to pair it with some brown rice or … Continued

Meatless Monday: BBQ Cauliflower Wings

Photos and recipe by: Angela Tucker Who doesn’t love a lighter, healthier version of a food we normally think of as less-than-healthy? This simple BBQ Cauliflower Wings recipe gives you just that. Whether you are making these as a side dish, or on a platter for your guests, these will be a tasty surprise. Plus, one-sixth of the recipe is 2 servings of vegetables! It’s a win-win! When I make this recipe for myself, I like using lots of hot sauce. But, I know not everyone is into the heat, so this ingredient is completely optional depending on your taste … Continued

Meatless Monday: Tomato Italian Herb Seitan Sausages

Photos and recipe by: Angela Tucker Do you know what is great? Brunch. I love a good brunch complete with tofu scramble, pan-fried potatoes, fruit, and veggie sausages. There are so many different kinds of veggies sausages on the market, and I never realized how easy it would be to make my own. I always thought it would be a complicated process with lots of weird ingredients. Little did I know, that they are actually quite simple to make yourself! Behold, the Tomato Italian Herb Seitan Sausage! I have made these a couple of times for my meat-eating family, and … Continued

Meatless Monday: Tomato Italian Herb Seitan Sausages

Tomato Italian Herb Seitan Sausages Makes: 8 sausages Prep time: 10-15 minutes Cooking time: 40 minutes Total time: 50-55 minutes Photos and recipe by: Angela Tucker Do you know what is great? Brunch. I love a good brunch complete with tofu scramble, pan-fried potatoes, fruit, and veggie sausages. There are so many different kinds of veggies sausages on the market, and I never realized how easy it would be to make my own. I always thought it would be a complicated process with lots of weird ingredients. Little did I know, that they are actually quite simple to make yourself! … Continued

Meatless Monday: Lentil and Wild Rice Tourtiere

Photos and recipe by: Angela Tucker Growing up in part with French-Canadian culture, there were certain customs that were followed at Christmas time. One of those was staying up late with my huge family on Christmas Eve as part of the “reveillon”. Another cultural element to the holiday season was “tourtière” which, if you haven’t heard of it already, is basically a pie filled with meat. Since Christmas falls on a Monday this year, I thought it would be a great idea to give you a meatless spin on this traditional dish that you can share and enjoy with your … Continued

Meatless Monday: Autumn Harvest Mac n’ Cheeze

Recipe by: Angela Tucker I hope you have all been keeping warm so far this winter! This month I wanted to feature a dish that is an ultimate comfort food. Mac ‘n Cheeze – veganized! Autumn Harvest Mac ‘n Cheeze to be exact. This is not your typical heavy, overly-rich, food-coma type of mac and cheese, so if you are looking for a lighter, healthier version to warm you up one of these cold winter days then give this recipe that I created a try. The sauce features some yummy veggies that you might still have hanging around your pantry … Continued

Meatless Monday: Winter Squash and Red Lentil Soup

Post and recipe by: Angela Tucker Warm, satisfying, tasty, nutritious. Just a few of the adjectives I would use to describe this Winter Squash and Red Lentil Soup. With all this snow that appeared over the weekend here in Manitoba, who doesn’t need a little soup in their life? The internet tells me soup is basically a sweater for your tummy. So, you can’t go wrong. This recipe is a source of protein on its own, but if you were looking to bump it up I would suggest topping it with some roasted chickpeas. The squash and lentils in this … Continued

Meatless Monday: Lentil and Leek Soup

Post and recipe by: Angela Tucker Well, the days of cozy scarves, tea and crunchy leaves are upon us. And what better way to warm up than with a bowl of quick, yummy soup? Plus, leeks just happen to be in season right now! This recipe also is really basic and versatile, so feel free to add any other veggies you have kicking around in your fridge/freezer such as shredded carrots, peas, or tomatoes. Or you can even jazz it up with some of your favourite spices! I like to round out this soup with some tomato slices on toast … Continued

Meatless Mondays: Tomato Chickpea Salad

Post and recipe by: Angela Tucker Question: what is a fruit that is ripe, juicy, and super abundant this time of year? That’s right, IT’S TOMATO TIME!!! Whether you planted some in your home garden, you received some in one of those awesome CSA boxes, or you find yourself mesmerized by all the different colours of heirloom varieties at your local farmer’s market, we can all use a quick, versatile and inexpensive recipe using tomatoes. Let me introduce the Tomato Chickpea Salad. This is a dish I have been making for a long time, but I never really sat down … Continued