Quinoa Salad with Asparagus, Sundried Tomatoes, Olives & Pine Nuts

Quinoa Salad with Asparagus, Sundried Tomatoes, Olives & Pine Nuts (Vegan & Gluten-Free)

This quinoa salad with asparagus, sundried tomatoes, olives and pine nuts is one my new favorites. It’s light and zesty — exactly what I crave during the summer. Before I get into the recipe, I really need to take care of a few housekeeping items that are long overdue! I guess you could call it … Read more

Quinoa with Roasted Spiced Chickpeas & Pine Nuts

This is another one of the recipes that my mom made for me while I was visiting in August. The chickpeas and pine nuts offer a great crunch and nutty flavor, while the vinaigrette has a lovely fresh lemony taste that to me, tastes just like summer. Having said that, this would be great any … Read more

Easy Oven-Baked Tomato Risotto

Easy Oven-Baked Tomato Risotto - Vegan & Gluten-Free

This is a really easy risotto recipe. It uses basic ingredients, and if you have a pot that can be used on the stove as well as in the oven, then it becomes a one-pot meal. Because it is finished in the oven, you’ve got creamy tomato risotto in no time – without all the … Read more

Avocado & Spinach Salad with Pine Nuts

Vegan Avocado & Spinach Salad with Pine Nuts

2011 has been pretty crazy for me. From hosting a good friend from back home over the holidays, to moving into a new pad downtown, to traveling back to Canada for a work conference and my mother’s surprise 60th birthday, and finally meeting-up with my partner for 5 days of sight-seeing and wine tasting in … Read more

Low-Carb Cauliflower Risotto

Low-Carb Risotto - Vegan & Gluten-Free

Vegan MoFo #25 – My favorite risotto recipe is easily my mushroom risotto. I love the creaminess of the rice, and the earthiness of the various mushrooms and truffle oil. It requires opening a bottle of white wine, and I enjoy the process of making it: add broth… stir rice… sip wine… repeat! However, I … Read more