comfort food

Before I went vegan, my favourite meal was lasagna. And pasta with bolognese. And really anything with pasta. Although a certain someone *cough* my annoying twin brother *cough* liked to tell me what I liked wasn’t real lasagna because we didn’t use lasagna noodles…

I’ve been loving this easy, flavourful 30-minute pasta recipe lately. There’s just something so comforting about pasta, especially when it’s tossed in a rich, creamy 7-ingredient sauce. This recipe is extremely lazy, you only need to roast a pepper, and while that’s in the oven …

I’m so excited about sharing this recipe with you. I’m not kidding when I say that these are the best pancakes I’ve ever made and possibly even ever had. What started out as a failed attempt at making waffles, turned into these flippin’ incredible pancakes. They’re …

This comforting, golden goodness is made in just one pot with sweet and white potato, butternut squash, creamy coconut milk, red chili, and curry spices. It has the most beautiful, deep orange colour, plus it’s creamy, delicious, and nourishing with anti-inflammatory properties! I love myself …

This twist on the classic shepherd’s pie was inspired by all the root vegetables. A rich lentil sauce with carrots, parsnip, and celeriac root is topped with mashed sweet potatoes and baked to make a hearty entrée, perfect for when you have some time on …

 This is a veganised version of one of my childhood favourites: cinnamon cake with cocoa icing. It’s cinnamon-y, sweet, and fluffy, and it’s the perfect cake to make and serve for guests at afternoon tea time or yourself when you want a treat. A simple, …

This spiced pumpkin granola will make you feel like it’s Christmas all year around. With crunchy clusters of oats, pecan nuts, and almonds flavoured with pumpkin purée, maple syrup, and the richness of blackstrap molasses and bursts of sweetness from dried cranberries and dates, this …

Risengrød is a Scandinavian dish eaten during December, close to Christmas. This vegan version is made with just 3 ingredients; short grain white rice, salt, and rice milk, and I have a non-traditional serving suggestion bursting with flavour for you. It’s classic Danish comfort food, maybe not …