This vegan Tomato Chickpea Soup is rich in protein, healthy, easy to make and budget friendly. What makes a recipe easy to make? It is the number of ingredients used, but most importantly, the amount of time that goes into preparing the meal. This Tomato Chickpea Soup is almost effortless to make: just chop up… Continue reading TOMATO CHICKPEA SOUP
Here is a 15 minute project for pickling cauliflower and beets that are in season right now. Quick recipe for a versatile side dish that can also be used in sandwiches, wraps, salads and Buddha bowls. I wish I had a little story to go with this recipe post. Wait a second, I actually do… Continue reading QUICK PICKLED CAULIFLOWER
This Cilantro Walnut Pesto comes together in a matter of minutes. Loaded with fresh cilantro, walnuts, garlic, lemon juice and extra virgin olive oil, this dish is so versatile! Pesto is Italian name for an uncooked sauce that originated in Genoa, Italy. Traditionally it is made with fresh basil, garlic, pine nuts, Parmesan cheese and… Continue reading CILANTRO WALNUT PESTO
Full of earthy flavours, this simple Mushroom Oat Soup is rich and creamy without being too heavy. The soup base is layered with the flavours of fresh and dried mushrooms, garlic, carrots and onion and thickened with steel cut oats. So far my self imposed “soup challenge”, where I create and post new soup recipes… Continue reading THICK MUSHROOM OAT SOUP
This 3 ingredient grilled chicken recipe is one of the easiest grill recipes ever. You are going to love it, if you like uncomplicated recipes (which describes pretty much all of my blog’s readers). Garlic, soy and olive oil sauce is really simple. I usually marinate chicken in the morning and by the time you… Continue reading SIMPLE 3 INGREDIENT GRILLED CHICKEN
Garlic Dill Cucumbers recipe was by far most popular recipe of the summer. If you tried and liked that recipe, you will LOVE these crunchy mildly pickled refrigerator cucumbers.My friend from Russia challenged my claim that my Garlic Dill Cucumbers are super simple. She says her Mom has been making the easiest refrigerator pickles for… Continue reading THE EASIEST REFRIGERATOR PICKLES
If you grew up in Russia or Ukraine, chances are your family makes these cucumbers in summertime. Flavored with fresh dill and garlic, these crisp and crunchy cucumbers are a perfect side dish to just about any meal. They are easy to make and don’t require steaming or canning. I love to use “baby” cucumbers from… Continue reading GARLIC DILL CUCUMBERS
Meaty garlicky eggplant steaks topped with juicy tomatoes and melted cheese. This versatile side dish that can be served on its own or in a pita wrap as a sandwich. Quick and easy to make this summer recipe is a keeper. I ran my my first ever half marathon past weekend. Not having completed full training program yet,… Continue reading CHEESY EGGPLANT TOMATO MELTS
These savory garlicky kale pancakes are one of the simplest healthy dinners you can prepare for your family this summer. Full of flavor and nutrients, they taste amazing and take only minutes to make. Last Sunday me and my sister officially opened our 2017 hiking season with a first Grouse Grind of the year. The trail is closed for… Continue reading SAVORY KALE PANCAKES
These zucchini cups stuffed with chicken and garden vegetables are a perfect summer meal. In a few short months, you might be able to pick up most of the ingredients for this dish right from your garden. If you don’t have a garden, your local grocery store/ farmers market offers everything you need for this quick and easy… Continue reading BAKED ZUCCHINI CUPS
