Inspired by Joey’s Crispy Tofu Bowl! Crispy tofu in a sweet and spicy glaze with quick pickled veg! Read the entry for tips and tricks. 🙂 4 servings. Tofu: 350 grams extra firm tofu, cubed (I like small cubes) 1/2 cup cornstarch 1 tsp. garlic powder Salt & pepper, to taste Olive oil, for cooking Sweet and spicy Gochujang glaze: 1 tbsp. sesame oil 1 … Continue reading Crispy Korean Tofu Bowl (vegan)
MeeT on Main makes killer vegan food. One of the best dishes there is the Oyster Mushroom Calamari. They’re definitely onto something because oyster mushrooms have a chewy, meaty texture that almost perfectly replicates the real thing. I’ve wanted to try my own vegan calamari for some time now, not only because it’s absolutely delicious, but I had told my uncle Gord about it a … Continue reading Oyster Mushroom “Calamari” (vegan)
Has anyone else felt incredibly uninspired lately? Or is it just me? As you may have noticed, I’ve been MIA for a few months, but don’t worry…I haven’t been creating delicious culinary treats behind your back. Okay, maybe just one or two. Most of my motivation came from cooking for and sharing meals with my friends and family, but now that covid has put that … Continue reading Tomato and Halloumi Bake
Does anyone else find butternut squash incredibly awkward to prep? I feel like it doesn’t matter how I do it, it’s awkward to cut and peel. It’s worth it though, I mean butternut squash is delicious, so I can take a bit of hard work to get there. It’s really the perfect autumn vegetable, isn’t it? Cozy, healthy and delicious! There are a million things … Continue reading Butternut Squash Curry with Mixed Grains (vegan)
Hummus never disappoints me. Whether I’m using it as a dip with pita, spreading it on a bagel before snowboarding, spooning it next to Mediterranean goodies, eating it for lunch or even as a camping dinner overlooking the ocean with a warm beer and a bag of veggies (and amazing company!)- there are no doubts about it, hummus will make me happy. With a simple … Continue reading Sun Dried Tomato & Basil Hummus (Vegan)
Did anyone else just eat an insane amount of carbs during quaratine? I won’t lie, I spent a lot of the time baking bagels, cinnamon buns, bread (I was already on that bandwagon before it was quarantine cool), lots of pasta, potatoes…if it was carby, I was into it. And while I still believe that carbs make life worth living and are essential to any … Continue reading Crispy Coconut Tofu Lettuce Wraps (Vegan)
Is peanut butter not amazing? Sometimes I just eat spoonfuls of peanut butter and it’s fantastic. Sweet or savoury, peanut butter does it all. Even noodles! These noodles are awesome. They’re made with ingredients that most people have on hand, and you can get creative with them! I know the ingredient list looks long, but it’s really not that bad and it’s so easy to … Continue reading Spicy Peanut Noodles (vegan friendly)
One of the requirements to work in downtown Vancouver is a love for avocado toast. Kidding kidding. I love avocado and I love bread so I’m obviously a fan of avocado toast, I mean it’s crunchy, creamy and delicious. And it’s healthy! I always say to my friends “we’re the good kind of fat, like an avocado!”. And according to a recent commercial, avocado toast … Continue reading Smashed Avocado Toast w/ Poached Egg
Oh my gosh guys – the stores are insane. I’m not ashamed to say that I had a full blown melt down in the middle of the store yesterday (tears and all) when I had to scrounge to find a can of crushed tomatoes for my weekly grocery shop in the midst of a sea of people trying to get that exact same can. But … Continue reading Zucchini “Meat”balls (Vegetarian)
Will it skillet? Oh heck yes it will. I love how easy the cast iron pan goes from stove to oven, making this veggie packed, vegan friendly dish super easy and literally one pot. You know it’s an easy recipe because let’s be honest – you know I’m all about easy! I loved the movie Ratatouille, it’s a super cute movie if you haven’t seen … Continue reading Ratatouille (vegan)
Tin Roof Cooking 