It’s not easy when a member of your family announces that they are radically changing the way they eat. I was in my mid-30’s when I embarked on a plant-based diet and this threw a real curveball at my meat-and-potato loving parents. Although I had long since moved away from home and started my own family – … Continue reading Mexican Quinoa Salad with Bonus Wrap *(Re-Blog From Aug. 2014)
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Asian Noodle Salad with Seared Tofu
I was busy grilling the tofu for this recipe when a friend popped by to pick up his daughter from a play date. "Mmmmm...something smells good Lori - what are you cooking?" he asked. "Marinated tofu steaks!" I proudly replied. "Oh gross - that's nasty!" he quickly shot back. Guess I won't be inviting him … Continue reading Asian Noodle Salad with Seared Tofu
Barbecued Potato Salad
Potatoes are a fan favourite in my household. French fried, baked, hash browns, mashed...you name it the kids will gobble them up. And nothing says summer like a good potato salad so I decided to tinker with an old recipe to amp up the healthy ingredients while still putting the spotlight on the almighty spud. … Continue reading Barbecued Potato Salad
Raw Cauliflower “Rice” Salad
I learned in a Raw Cooking Class with Meghan Telpner that if you simply whir cauliflower in your food processor you end up with a grain-like consistency. It's actually very cool and tastes remarkably like rice. And it has the added benefit of featuring a cruciferous veggie that is often overlooked but comes loaded with antioxidants, … Continue reading Raw Cauliflower “Rice” Salad
Black & White Rice Pilaf
I like to bring a good plant-based dish or two when I go to a friend's house for a dinner to guarantee that there will be something for me to eat. I never want my host or hostess to feel like I am a pain in the butt or high maintenance so I always pop … Continue reading Black & White Rice Pilaf