by Roni Zaide | May 7, 2021 | Gluten Free, Mains, Nut Free, Recipes, Sides
BBQ season is here! There are so many great vegan BBQ options, and veggie skewers are one of my favourites..! For this recipe, I used the same spice mix I use for my mushroom shawarma – mmmmm so yummy! The fun thing about skewers is you can change up the veggies...
by Roni Zaide | Mar 27, 2021 | Gluten Free, Miscellaneous, Nut Free, Recipes, Snacks
Photo by Hannah Burne Kale is one of my favourite greens to use in the kitchen. When fresh, it’s wonderful in salads. You can also add it to soups and stews, sauté it, make pesto and other dressings, add it to smoothies, and of course – make kale chips.....
by Roni Zaide | Mar 13, 2021 | Gluten Free, Nut Free, Recipes, Salads
I don’t remember having much broccoli around when I was a kid, so I never had a chance to hate it.. I think my mom started making this salad when I was a teenager, and it quickly became a hit in our family – I love the crunchiness of fresh broccoli (crunchy is...
by Roni Zaide | Feb 24, 2021 | Breads, Gluten Free, Nut Free, Recipes, Sweets
Mmmmm there’s nothing like the smell of fresh banana bread coming out of the oven.. the whole house smells so good, and you find yourself eating the whole thing before you know it..! one slice at a time, then another one, and another..! This vegan banana bread...
by Roni Zaide | Feb 19, 2021 | Appetizers, Nut Free, Recipes, Salads
This lovely “warm” weather (it’s all relative, right?) we’re having here in Calgary is getting me excited about spring and summer..! After making so many soups and stews over the past little while, I find myself craving more fresh foods when...
by Roni Zaide | Feb 12, 2021 | Breads, Nut Free, Recipes, Snacks
These delicious za’atar pita chips are quick to make, have the perfect crunch, and are highly addictive! (you have been warned…) I love snacking on them on their own, or using them as a vessel for dips and salsas. Za’atar is one of my favourite herbs...
by Roni Zaide | Feb 5, 2021 | Gluten Free, Nut Free, Recipes, Soups & Stews
Growing up in Israel, it only really felt like winter when it rained. Winter in Israel is usually around 15°c (+15°, yes?..) with rain from time to time. As we are going into the deep -20’s here in Calgary, my family back home is telling me about a lovely sunny...
by Roni Zaide | Jan 29, 2021 | Beverages, Gluten Free, Nut Free, Recipes
Photo by Hannah Burne Golden milk is an Ayurvedic, soothing, warm drink. It is perfectly comforting during this cold time of year..! I like to make this vegan version often, and I enjoy drinking it at different times of the day. Turmeric is known for its...
by Roni Zaide | Jan 8, 2021 | Gluten Free, Nut Free, Recipes, Soups & Stews
Photo by Hannah Burne An earthy, grounding vegan broth – wild chaga, miso, mushrooms, nettles, vegetables, herbs & spices simmered to perfection Rich with minerals, it is great for building blood and supporting the immune system. Use it as a base for soups...
by Roni Zaide | Jan 1, 2021 | Gluten Free, Miscellaneous, Nut Free, Recipes, Snacks
I love crunchy foods… and especially crackers. I have been looking for the perfect cracker recipe for quite a while now. We eat a lot of crackers at home, and I have been wanting to find a recipe that is quick, easy, and of course delicious. This recipe is based...
by Roni Zaide | Dec 26, 2020 | Condiments, Dips & Spreads, Gluten Free, Miscellaneous, Nut Free, Recipes
I love red onions – they are so beautiful, and oh so delicious! Red onions are my preferred kind of onion to use for most dishes – the deep purple can colour a dish beautifully whether it’s raw or cooked, and I love the extra sweetness it brings to...
by Roni Zaide | Dec 18, 2020 | Gluten Free, Mains, Nut Free, Recipes
A few years ago I was visiting some friends in Italy, and got to stay in their family’s beautiful home in the countryside of Tuscany. One afternoon, as we came back from a sunny day on the beach, my friend’s parents looked at us and said – “you...
