Buffalo Cauliflower Wings are oven baked, yet finger licking good and satisfying treat especially while served vegan Ranch Dip. They are great for parties or dinner, just like any other finger foods. Summer is almost over, although the weather here in Toronto area does not seem that way. Not that I am complaining, because I
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PAPAYA SPRING ROLLS
Papaya Spring Rolls with Tangy Dip are refreshing and tasty snack or side dish. Summer is not over yet and this tropical flavor may be just what you need during these hot days. These Papaya Spring Rolls are more of a tropical than spring flavor and I have to make more before the summer is
LEMON TARTS
Lemon Tarts with Zero sugar Meringue are smaller and healthier version of the classic tart. Nonetheless, they are equally delicious, and you will enjoy them without knowing the difference. Considering that this was my first time making Lemon Tarts with toasted Meringue I must say, they were quite the success. Not to mention I was
CHERRY ICE CREAM CAKE
Cherry Ice Cream Cake with Chocolate Ganache is a light and refreshing dessert, perfect for hot summer days. It is quick an easy to make, although beautiful to look at. These delicious Canadian cherries comes all the way from British Columbia, Ontario is too cold for growing them. Although we have some cherries here, it
ZUCCHINI FRITTERS
Zucchini Fritters with Avocado Dip are not only incredibly delicious but also super healthy and easy to make. Once you try them you will fall in love. It is truly amazing how sometimes our plans do not go our way, yet everything works out even better at the end. Yes, you are guessing right, I
RHUBARB & STRAWBERRY TART
Rhubarb & Strawberry Tart is a light summer dessert that is truly divine, yet easy to make. It is also full of nutrients and guilt free. Last week I was strawberry picking with my daughter and grandsons at one of ours favorite local farms, the Downey’s . We have been going there since the boys
SWEET POTATO DELUXE
Sweet Potato Deluxe is impressive looking dish, yet simple and cost effective. Not to mention flavorful and highly nutritious. Also enjoyable at anytime of the year. Maybe some of you recall a recipe I made few months ago the LOADED SWEET POTATO FRIES that is very similar. Well, I decided to make a video, however,
STRAWBERRY CAKE
Strawberry Cake is a light, yet satisfying summer dessert, with layers of fresh strawberries and delicious cream. It is also totally guilt free and nutritious. The strawberry season is here and so are strawberry desserts. Not that I cannot make strawberry desserts besides this season, but the strawberries now are much sweeter. However, we did
ASIAN RAINBOW SALAD
Asian Rainbow Salad is a colorful and refreshing blend of veggies with flavorful citrus dressing. It is perfect for hot summer season; however, you can enjoy it anytime of year. The freshens and vibrant colors of this Asian Rainbow Salad is just perfect for this season. It is not also easy to make and you
VEGAN CHICK’N TERIYAKI
Vegan Chick’n Teriyaki with Homemade Sauce has all the delicious flavors of Japanese cuisine, yet it is a healthier version of the restaurant kind. Also, easy to make without any special cooking skills. Japanese food was always one of my favorites especially teriyaki! Unfortunately, it has been very long time since I dine in Japanese
DECADENT RUM CAKE
Decadent Rum Cake that tastes like truffles is a perfect Dessert for rich chocolaty flavor lovers. It is not only totally satisfying, but also highly nutritious and totally guilt free. There are lots of birthdays in our family, soon as the spring comes, starting with my grandsons in April 1st, then my BD in May
RAW FRENCH TART
Raw French Tart is a combination of Nutty Base with creamy Fruit blend filling of Mango, Strawberries & Pitaya. It is refreshing yet satisfying and perfect for summer season. The warm weather is here to stay, after couple weeks of rain, gloominess and cold wind. Therefore is time to make some raw desserts and the
VEGGIE RAMEN SOUP
Veggie Ramen Soup with Caramelized Tofu is a healthier, yet flavorful option that is also low carb and high protein. Must try recipe if you love bowl of soup full of nutrients for lunch or dinner. No doubt there is many Ramen soup lover out there, but how many of you actually made hamade Ramen?
SPRING DONUTS
Spring Donuts dipped in smooth White Chocolate glaze are lovely treat for anytime of the year. However, decorating them with pansies gives them the right look. Not to mention they are delicious and healthy. We are having beautiful spring so far here in Ontario, Canada, like almost never before. Well at least not that I
EASTER RAW TART
Raw Easter Tart is a delicious blend of Mango & Blue Spirulina and it is a pure delight for the spring season. It will brighten up your table when you gather with your family and everyone will enjoy the refreshing yet satisfying flavour. This Raw Easter Tart is my expression of spring, when the sky
TEMPEH KEBABS
Tempeh Kebabs marinade in Homemade BBQ Sauce, served with Creamy Dressing are perfect addition to your BBQ parties this upcoming season. They can be oven baked or barbequed. The choice is yours! Saturday was the 1st day of spring and the weather was beautiful and my son in law was already outside barbequing. However, I
BROWNIES WITH CARAMEL
Brownies with Caramel Layer, Drizzled with Chocolate and Sprinkled with Almonds are pure delight for your taste buds. They are also easy to make and totally guilt free made of highly nutritious ingredients. Brownies are one the easiest treats to make, yet, it took me a while to actually do it. I guess it was
TROPICAL SMOOTHIE
Persimmon Smoothie with Quinoa Granola, Topped with Dragon Fruit Transferring my older posts to my new BLOG still in the process. For RECIPE please click HERE Thank you for visiting
SUNSHINE SMOOTHIE
Sunshine Smoothie is a Delicious blend of Persimmons with Raspberries that will boost your immune system & satisfy your sweet tooth. This is my older recipe from last year when I bough a box of persimmons when they were in season. Although not in Canada of course! We get them most likely from Mexico or
VEGAN QUICHE LORRAINE
Vegan Quiche Lorraine is made of Flavorful Tofu Filling, Tempeh Bacon Bits Layer, Toped with Cauliflower & Drizzled with a Zesty Cashew Cream. It is soft and creamy with crunchy gluten free crust that will melt in your mouth. Some of you may know I made few tarts in the past, however, this Vegan Quiche
BANANA CUPCAKES
Banana Cupcakes with Buttercream Frosting, Drizzled with Caramel, topped with crushed Almonds. They are just heavenly yet guilt free and easy to make. If I have to be honest, I was little bit afraid of making these Banana Cupcakes, mainly because they are gluten free. Also I never decorated cupcake this way before and it
ITALIAN WEDDING SOUP
Italian Wedding Soup with Buckwheat Dumplings & Zoodles is veganized and healthier version of the traditional one, yet, equally delicious. It is perfect for special occasions, but also during the weekdays to warm up your belly. Today are two days after Valentine’s Day therefor I cannot help thinking, how many people got engaged. If you
WHITE CHOCOLATE TRUFFLES
White Chocolate Truffles with Strawberry Ganache & Crunchy Shell, are not only yummy treat, but also healthy snack, made of only the best ingredients, such as organic cacao butter and quinoa flakes. Valentine’s Day is just three days away so here I am the last minute with these new White Chocolate Truffles. I truly wish
GARBANZO SALAD
Garbanzo Salad with Veggies & Cashew Mayo is a wonderful and easy to make substitute for tuna salad. It is a great meal for lunch or dinner that is not only delicious, but also high in protein, antioxidants, and other nutrients. This is a very old recipe of mine originally made with Vegenaise. And I
CURRY MOONG DAL
Curry Moong Dal with Curry Cauliflower is my version of traditional Indian Tadka. Although little bit simplified, yet still delicious and satisfying. This Curry Moong Dal is for all of you, Indian food lovers including me and my family. However, as some of you may know, I am Canadian, born in Slovakia, which is actulay
STRAWBERRY CHEESECAKE PARFAIT
Strawberry Cheesecake Parfait is flavorful combination of creamy cashew layers and chewy quinoa granola with almonds. Healthy and easy to make without any special gourmet skills, with delightful result! Making a whole strawberry cheesecake is very time consuming, therefore, I came up with a shortcut. This Strawberry Cheesecake Parfait doesn’t need to be in a
SWEET & SOUR BORSCHT
Sweet & Sour Borscht with Red Beets, Veggies, Kidney Beans & Dill, is a flavorful vegan version of the traditional one. It is one of the easiest way to make, delicious, hearty and nutritious meal, at any time of year. Borsht is one of my favorite soups and I like to make it often. I
WHITE CHOCOLATE TART
White Chocolate Tart with Caramel, Nutty Crust, & Dark Chocolate Drizzle is a luscious, yet nutritious dessert. Not to mention, it is easier to make than you think. Give it a try and your family will thank you! This was the first time I made white chocolate dessert and I must say, it turned out
TRIPLE PAPAYA SMOOTHIE
Triple Papaya Smoothie with Red Beet Powder, Kiwi, Spinach & Spirulina, is a super boost for the immune system. One glass of this flavorful & vibrant elixir will charge you up for the whole day. As the old saying goes ” one apple a day keeps the doctor away!” Well, as we know today, that
RUSTIC VEGAN FRITTATA
Rustic Vegan Frittata with Broccoli, Shiitake Mushrooms & Sundried Tomatoes, Drizzled with Tangy Dressing. Super easy eggless recipe, made with chickpea flour, that can be also made with other veggies of your choice. How do you feel about making frittata from chickpea flour? Omelets recipes from chickpea flour are very popular so why not Rustic
VEGGIE CHARCUTERIE BOARD
Veggie Charcuterie Board with Smoked Almond Cheese, Pink Hummus & Avocado Dip. Perfect for healthy munching while throwing a little party or just enjoying a cozy evening for two. The NEW YEAR is literary around the corner and I am sorry for publishing this Veggie Charcuterie Board recipe the last minute. I just hope that
CHRISTMAS LINZER COOKIES
Christmas Linzer Cookies with Homemade Strawberry Chia Jam. If there is a will, there is a way to improve traditional recipes and make them not only delicious, but healthy as well. Just a week before Christmas I have another recipe ready for you, although, these Christmas Linzer Cookies are practically same as the CHRISTMAS HAZELNUT
STUFFED ACORN SQUASH
Stuffed Acorn Squash with Buckwheat, Cranberries, Apples & Pecans, Drizzled with Creamy Dressing. The mixture of tangy flavours in this recipe will pleasantly surprise you and everyone who will have a bite. Just make sure you make enough because your guests will be asking for more. Altough I am busy baking cookies, I had to
GRILLED ACORN SQUASH SALAD
Grilled Acorn Squash Salad with Baby Arugula, Pomegranate & Almond Feta, could be a wonderful addition to your Holiday table. Not only because of its lovey presentation and flavour, but because it is heathy as well. If you love acorn squash as much as I do, than you will love this Grilled Acorn Squash Salad.
CHRISTMAS HAZELNUT COOKIES
Christmas Hazelnut Cookies with Homemade Nutella are totally guilt free, yet incredibly delicious. Just because it is Christmas, it does not mean we should not care about our health, especially if healthier options are available. Whether you are coffee or tea person, these Christmas Hazelnut Cookies are just what you need to go with your
ASSORTED CHRISTMAS COOKIES
Assorted Christmas Cookies on one page for you, which includes, Cacao Madeleines, Linzer Cookies with Strawberry Jam & Hazelnut Linzer Cookies. All delicious and guilt free. All these “Assorted Christmas Cookies” are from the last year, but I never published this photo. I was saving it for now, because I knew I will be posting
HOLIDAY VEGGIE LOAF
Holiday Veggie Loaf with Mushroom Gravy is a perfect combination of flavours and textures that makes this dish greatly enjoyable. Since our Canadian Thanksgiving in October, all I am doing is thinking about Holiday recipes. I made a few since then, for example FESTIVE SPAGHETTI SQUASH but I have also some from the last year.
SPELT LINZER COOKIES
Spelt Linzer Cookies with Strawberry Homemade Chia Jam! The healthier and guilt free version of the traditional ones, yet equally delicious. Did you know the story of Linzer Cookies? Personally I just found out and it is quite interesting. Therefor, if you would like to read about it I got the ARTICLE for you. All
LOADED SWEET POTATO FRIES
Loaded Sweet Potato Fries with Smoked Tempeh Bits, Drizzled with Garlic Dressing, served with steamed Broccoli & roasted Cherry Tomatoes. This is another of my flavorful and lovely looking recipes you can prepare without any special gourmet skills. Whether you are not familiar with Tempeh, or you just don’t like it, please try this Loaded
CHRISTMAS BUNDT CAKE
Christmas Bundt Cake with Hazelnut Chocolate Dip and Strawberries is not only delicious, but healthy as well. It is made of whole grain spelt flour full of nutrients, beneficial to your body. This is the one and the only Bundt Cake I made so far and I made this one last year. Second time I
HOLIDAY CHIA PARFAIT
Holiday Chia Parfait are Pumpkin Spice flavored layers with Quinoa Granola & Pomegranate. Easy yet festive and finger licking Dessert that anyone can make. Anytime you have a sweet tooth, but you don’t feel like making anything too elaborate, chia is always a great choice! Nevertheless, you can make it also festive like this Holiday
SIZZLING STIR-FRY
Sizzling Stir-fry are Marinaded Soy Curls and sautéed with Bell Peppers & Mushrooms. This flavorful recipe is easy to prepare, it is high in protein and suitable for Vegan Keto diet. Who loves stir- fry anytime? Especially Sizzling Stir-fry like this one! Altough you can change it up by adding different veggies. I will be
TROPICAL PORRIDGE
Tropical Porridge is a delicious blend of Quinoa Flakes with Pitaya powder & Coconut Yogurt toped with Fruits. Highly nutritious & satisfying breakfast that will give you boost in the morning. This is the time of the year when I get creative with porridge recipes, like this Tropical Porridge today! Not only I have
HOLIDAY STUFFED PEPPERS
Holiday Stuffed Peppers with Buckwheat, Mushrooms and Sundried Tomatoes, Served with Tomato Sauce. Truly appetizing, beautiful & healthy meal that could be one of your courses for Thanksgiving or Christmas. Although Christmas is little more than six weeks away, there is never too soon start planning the dinner menu. Especially if we decide to go
BUCKWHEAT PORRIDGE
Buckwheat Porridge with Caramelized Apple, Spiced Maple Syrup, Roasted Pumpkin Seeds & Pecans. So yummy, you will want it every morning! Here I am with another caramelized apple recipe, lol. However, this time the main feature is Buckwheat Porridge that is a pure delight and you can have it with any fruits you wish. I
PUMPKIN COOKIES
Pumpkin Cookies with Sugar Free Royal Icing. Healthy, delicious and easy to make, that whole family will love. Tomorrow is Halloween and I made some fun donuts for my grandsons, but they don’t look presentable enough, lol. They are delicious, but I need more practice with colorful icing. I am sure the boys will love
FRENCH MINI APPLE TARTS
French Mini Apple Tarts with Caramelized Maple Syrup Glaze & Roasted Pecans Yes, I know, another recipe with with apple and caramelized maple syrup and gluten free as well. Yet, completely different, than the previous AUTUMN WAFFLES. What is also interesting that these are French Mini Apple Tarts and the waffles are Belgium. Of course
AUTUMN WAFFLES
Autumn Waffles with Caramelized Apples & Spiced Maple Syrup Belgian waffles are one of the easiest yet delicious treat you can make any time you have a sweet tooth. They can also be nutritious, if you use healthy ingredients. They are very easy to make gluten free, there for all my recipes including this Autumn
FESTIVE SPAGHETTI SQUASH
Festive Spaghetti Squash with Mushrooms, Sundried Tomatoes & Cashew Sauce Just because Canadian Thanksgivings are over, it doesn’t mean that there is an end to all festivities. Not only Halloween is coming soon, but also our friends in U.S will be celebrating their Thanksgiving in November 26th. And then to wrap it all up, we
FESTIVE PUMPKIN TART
Festive Pumpkin Tart with Spiced Caramelized Maple Syrup & Roasted Pecans Canadian Thanksgiving is tomorrow and I will be spending time with my family. We are planning trip to one of our local farms the Downey’s for pumpkin picking and fun and after we will be very hungry for sure, so we are going to
BREAKFAST BUDDHA BOWL
Breakfast Buddha Bowl with Oatmeal with Date Sugar & Plant Based Yogurt The cold mornings are here and so are the carving for something warm and soothing for our belly. Altough I always love my toast with almond butter and berries in the morning, today I had craving for delicious comforting porridge. This Breakfast Buddha
CREAMY CARROT BISQUE
Creamy Carrot Bisque with Cauliflower, Coconut Cream & Roasted Pumpkin Seeds October is here my friends, therefore Creamy Carrot Bisque is in order. Altough this one seems traditional at the first glance, the recipe has a touch of an Asian flavour. You can even make it spicy if you like. As we all know Asian
HIGH PROTEIN PIZZA
High Protein Pizza with Pesto & Tempeh Bacon Bits There is nothing like making your own pizza!!! Especially if full of healthy and highly nutritious ingredients like this one. I personally like to make always two and put the other half baked dough in the freezer. Last time I am made HEALTHY SPELT PIZZA which
FESTIVE CARROT CAKE MUFFINS
Festive Carrot Cake Muffins with Maple Curd & Pecans Even if you don’t have much time for baking this Holiday season, you can make plain carrot cake muffins look festive. Altough even if plain, they are truly delicious and they will fill your house with aroma of seasonal delight. One of the treat that my
AUTUMN MINI PARFAIT
Autumn Mini Parfait with Porridge, Yogurt & Caramel Autumn is around the corner, but here in Toronto area feels like it’s already here for a while. Also, our Thanksgiving is less than a month away, therefore, I better get started on some festive recipes. Well, today I have for you just an easy one, yet
VEGAN CHICK’N SATAY
Vegan Chick’n Satay with Spicy Peanut Dip Barbecue season maybe coming to an end, however, there is still enough time left to make this delicious Vegan Chick’n Satay. And even if you can’t make it on the outdoor grill, you can always make it on the frying pan or indoor grill if you have one.
PEACH COBBLER
Peach Cobbler with Quinoa Flakes & Maple Syrup The peach season is almost over, at least here in Ontario Canada, so I thought Peach Cobbler is in order! Also, my daughter asked me to make it 🙂 And I am glad I did, because it turned out absolutely delicious! Deserts such as cobblers and crisps
HOMEMADE BBQ SAUCE
Homemade BBQ Sauce from Sun dried Tomatoes Do you believe that there is a quick and easy way to make Homemade BBQ Sauce? If you don’t I can prove it to you, just read the recipe 🙂 It really is easy, isn’t it and healthy as well. Especially, if you have your homegrown tomatoes! If
PULLED JACKFRUIT
Pulled Jackfruit with Homemade BBQ Sauce This is not the fist time I made jackfruit, but this time I got it perfect! Not that it didn’t taste good before. For example JACKFRUIT FAJITAS were really delicious! However, I was struggling little with the process, especially while trying to get the texture right. Well, it turned
NUTTY VANILLA POPSICLES
Nutty Vanilla Popsicles with Caramel Centre, Drizzled with Chocolate and topped with mixed Nuts One more Popsicle recipe before the summer is over! At this time super delicious and easy to make Nutty Vanilla Popsicles! The previous one I made was STRAWBERRY POPSICLES recipe that you may seen. If not, make sure you take