Pretzel bites are the snackable, dippable sibling to regular soft pretzels! They’re perfect for game day parties, but you can keep a stash in the freezer for whenever you’ve got a craving. Pretzel bites make any gathering instantly better. They’re the ultimate crowd-pleaser, the kind of snack that everyone gravitates to at a party. And let’s not forget the dipping possibilities! (Spoiler alert: I share some of my favourite dip ideas below.) But the best part? Making pretzel bites yourself is surprisingly doable. While there is a bit of time involved, there’s nothing about the process th ..read more

Empty carbs? Not this protein pancakes recipe! It’s the best way to enjoy pancakes for breakfast and not end up hungry an hour later. Fluffy, easy to make, and ready for stacking and topping! I adore silver dollar pancakes, apple pie pancakes, and other recipes for vegan pancakes, but I fully acknowledge that carbs alone aren’t exactly the best way to start the day. You want some staying power in your morning meal! Sure, you could pair your pancakes with another source of vegan protein, or you can have the best of both worlds with this protein pancakes recipe. Trust me, this protein pancakes ..read more

Duchess potatoes are an elegant side dish that’s surprisingly easy to make! A creamy potato mixture is piped then baked until golden brown and slightly crisp on the outside, and meltingly delicious on the inside. The name “duchess potatoes” makes you think this is a side dish fit for royalty—and you’re not exactly wrong. Rather than plopping a scoop of mashed potatoes on a plate, duchess potatoes are piped into beautiful little spirals. This is definitely the most graceful way to serve potatoes, and it’s the reason duchess potatoes are a staple at fancy dinners and restaurants. Traditionally ..read more

These Parmesan crusted potatoes prove once again that you can never go wrong with cheesy potatoes! Crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside, and full of cheesy flavour, these will be your new go-to side dish. Garlic roasted potatoes are delicious, but sometimes you want that potato goodness with some cheesiness added for good measure. That’s when it’s time to break out this Parmesan crusted potatoes recipe!  This is not just a recipe where the potatoes are sprinkled with Parmesan. Nope, we’ve got an entire crispy, cheesy layer of Parm baked onto each potato for maximum flavour and te ..read more

These easy peanut butter energy balls are made with only 5 ingredients, naturally vegan and gluten-free, and a perfect grab-and-go breakfast or snack! Being a snacker, I’m completely in love with these peanut butter energy balls. Chewy, chocolate-y, and PEANUT BUTTER. Could you ask for more?!  I found a formula a few years ago that I just loved for energy balls, and instead of fixing what ain’t broke, I keep putting new spins on it. Gingerbread energy bites for the holidays, pumpkin energy bites in the fall, no bake brownie energy bites for chocolate decadence, and, in this case, a ..read more

These chewy peanut butter banana oatmeal cookies are packed with protein and so easy to make! They’re perfect for breakfast, snacks, and anytime you need a little boost in your day. Some snacks are to tide us over until the next meal. Other times we snack because we’re bored. (Guilty!) Then there are those snacks that are meant to give you the fuel you need to conquer a hike, workout, or maybe even that report you’ve been dreading writing for work. This peanut butter banana oatmeal cookie recipe is perfect for powering you through the day. With a mix of peanut butter, flaxseeds, bananas and ..read more

Once you know how to make this easy homemade tomato sauce, you’ll want to use it in everything! Roasted garlic and fresh, sun-ripened tomatoes are a match made in heaven. After experiencing tomato sauce in Italy for the first time, I was blown away by the flavour difference between the Italian version and what I was used to eating at home. I knew then that I would have to start making it from scratch. Friends, this homemade tomato sauce recipe will change the way you make your pasta, pizza, even your tomato soup. You will want to spoon it from the pot right into your mouth, it’s just th ..read more

Fluffy corn soufflé is a classic holiday side dish, but it’s easy enough to make for a weeknight dinner! You’ll love the sweet corn flavour and light, creamy texture. Whether you call it corn soufflé, corn pudding, or corn casserole, you’re probably familiar with this dish! Like green bean casserole, corn soufflé is an old-fashioned favourite for holidays and potlucks; it has the natural sweetness of corn and a light, fluffy texture that practically melts in your mouth. It’s buttery, creamy, and absolutely irresistible. Traditionally, corn soufflé is made by blending dairy ingredients like m ..read more

Vegan breakfast burritos have everything you need for a complete breakfast in one convenient package, plus Tex-Mex flavours to make them delicious. You’ll love this freezer-friendly meal prep breakfast! Introducing my favourite make-on-the-weekend-for-the-entire-week-meal: vegan breakfast burritos. Whip these up when you’ve got time on the weekend and breakfast is ready to grab-and-go all week long.  In each blissful bite, you get a mix of sautéed mushrooms, onions, and bell peppers, creamy vegan scramble, plant-based cheese and zesty salsa, all in a tortilla shell. If savoury breakfast ..read more

This 15-minute garlic mushrooms recipe makes the most savoury, succulent, flavourful mushrooms you’ve ever had—and you only need 5 ingredients to make them! With their meaty texture and umami flavour, mushrooms are the original meat substitute for vegetarians. Before vegan chicken and veggie burgers were a thing, there were mushrooms! And these garlic mushrooms have that savoury, umami element in spades. This garlic mushrooms recipe is so simple, with only a few easy steps. Sauté the garlic, add the mushrooms and cook until caramelized, then devour. You can handle this even on the busiest of ..read more