Root vegetables & lentils Shepherd's pie

November 27, 2014 by Anne Fillion in dairy-free, egg-free, gluten-free, nut-free, soy-free, vegan

It’s Thanksgiving today! I’m so trilled to have a few days off with my husband and to be able to enjoy the outdoor autumn scenes. Even if it’s not even close to the cold winter temperatures I’m used to, we are loosing a few degrees here as well and everybody's saying that winter is coming… At least the Californian’s definition of winter!

Roasted carrot, fennel & turmeric soup (w/spicy almonds and cashew cream)

November 26, 2014 by Anne Fillion in dairy-free, egg-free, gluten-free, nut-free, soy-free, vegan

My husband and I both love soups, especially creamy soups like this turmeric roasted carrot and fennel soup. This is a delicious, warm and flavourful autumn soup, perfect for the cold weather or for comfort-food cravings! Roasting the carrots and fennel accentuates the natural sweetness of the veggies, but you can still do this soup by boiling the vegetables in a good stock instead.

Shaved Brussel sprouts & winter fruit salad (w/orange, poppy seeds & tahini dressing)

November 25, 2014 by Anne Fillion in dairy-free, egg-free, gluten-free, nut-free, raw, soy-free, vegan

The misunderstood Brussels sprout, the “kid's most hated vegetable”, is the star in this fantastic salad! I normally like to oven-roast my sprouts, but shaved and raw, they are as delicious! Slicing the Brussels sprouts into very thin slices with a sharp knife (or a food processor) give them a delicate shaved appearance and result in this "chic and festive cabbage salad". If you really don't love Brussel sprouts and kale, you could totally do this salad by replacing them with lettuce/mesclun/white cabbage instead. The result will still be lovely and tasty.

Pumpkin pie in a jar : pumpkin pie puree, warm oatmeal & maple syrup

November 24, 2014 by Anne Fillion in dairy-free, egg-free, gluten-free, nut-free, vegan, soy-free

Soon, I will celebrate my first real American Thanksgiving. Even if we won't do the typical "turkey" dinner, inspirations come from everywhere (my Facebook and Pinterest accounts are loaded with pictures of Thanksgiving menus !). I suddenly have cravings for sweet potato, cranberry sauce, comforting root veggies casserole, mashed potato/gravy and of course, pumpkin pie...!

Tempeh "no meatballs" & roasted spaghetti squash

November 13, 2014 by Anne Fillion in dairy-free, egg-free, gluten-free, nut-free, vegan

After weeks (!) of trying to create the perfect vegan tempeh meatballs recipe, I can say that my taste buds are finally satisfied! These "no meatballs" are made with tempeh, which is fermented soy beans (while tofu is not). The whole process of fermentation increases the digestibility and the nutrient absorption of soy.

Matcha overnight oats (w/ persimmon puree and goji berries)

November 08, 2014 by Anne Fillion in vegan, gluten-free, nut-free, raw, egg-free, soy-free, dairy-free

Soaking ingredients for the next morning has now become a part of our family night routine, just like brushing our teeth or feeding the cats. Chia pudding and overnight oats takes 2 minutes to prepare. You can make a big jar of both and enjoy them 3-4 days later! These are two simple recipes that you can adapt to fit your taste.

Beet n' blueberry smoothie (+ coconut whipped cream)

November 05, 2014 by Anne Fillion in dairy-free, egg-free, gluten-free, nut-free, soy-free, vegan, raw

Look at that color ! When you see color, you see nutrients. This beet n' blueberry smoothie is delicious, fresh and filled with proteins (hemp!). It is also loaded with fibres, antioxydants and is a great booster for the immune system, since the main ingredients are kale, blueberries and beets. The fresh mint really helps to balance the "earthy taste" of the beets and kale and is so refreshing. Don't be afraid of using frozen blueberries in drinks if they aren't in season. Serve this smoothie with coconut whipped cream (see tutorial here) and I promise you'll be delighted !

The Autumn Harvest Bowl - oven roasted fingerling potatoes, brussel sprouts & squash (w/ spicy pepitas + lemon tahini dressing)

November 04, 2014 by Anne Fillion in dairy-free, egg-free, gluten-free, nut-free, soy-free, vegan

November has arrived... I am wondering where the heck October went? I can't believe how time flies! Today, I'm sharing my Autumn Harvest Bowl recipe. The weather may not be as cold as I'm used to for this time of the year, but the mornings and nights are getting quite "chilly" and you can see more and more fall vegetables at the farmer's market.

The best chocolate cupcakes/cake : you won't believe the secret ingredient (Gluten-free, dairy-free)

October 31, 2014 by Anne Fillion in gluten-free, nut-free, soy-free, dairy-free

I know I know.... chocolate AGAIN ! I promise I will post chocolate free recipes, but since I'm doing a "Halloween posting week", desserts and treats are really the stars! This chocolate cupcake recipe is life-changing. I've tried many gluten-free cake recipes in the past, but I have to say this one is THE best. Ok... it may not be vegan (though it's dairy-free), nor "light" or sugar-free, but the secret ingredient is definitely one of my favorite ingredient...

No-bake "PB & J" witches fingers : Creepy Halloween snack.

October 30, 2014 by Anne Fillion in dairy-free, egg-free, gluten-free, raw, soy-free, vegan, nut-free

Who else is feelin' the Halloween vibe? We do (even if we celebrated the indian Diwali this week at my husband's job!). When your son asks you to carve a "Puss in boots" pumpkin... you have no other choice but to feel the vibe ! 3 hours of carving in total! But at the end, it was totally worth it and our own little knight and ladybug were so happy!