Vegan Holiday menu : millet pie + cranberry-CHIA-apple chutney

December 15, 2014 by Anne Fillion in dairy-free, egg-free, nut-free, glutenfree, vegana

This millet pie is a plant based version of the French-Canadian classic named "tourtière" (or meat pie). This recipe originally comes from a friend of the family. I've been cooking it for a few years already and haven't changed a single thing since it's so good and festive. It's made of millet, a gluten-free pseudo-grain, and oats. This year, I added potatoes (I am a potato addict, remember?) and chestnuts. Yum! If you want, you can substitute the chestnuts with chopped chickpeas (for a more complete dish) or chopped walnuts (for a crunchy twist). Or you can stick to the simple version, using only oats and millet. I've tried every version and they are all delicious.

superfruit Kombucha sangria

December 10, 2014 by Anne Fillion in dairy-free, egg-free, gluten-free, nut-free, raw, soy-free, vegan

Kombucha, also known as the Elixir of life in Imperial China, is a lightly effervescent fermented drink made with tea. It is also referred to as "kombucha mushroom tea", but in reality, it's not a mushroom, but a colony of bacteria and yeast. Therefore, this delicious beverage is high in probiotics and will keep your gut and immune system happy!

Xmas granola : Cranberry, goji, pistachio & gingerbread spiceS granola

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

Christmas countdown has officially begun! I can't realize we are in December. My definition of December = snow, red cheeks and snowsuits... Last weekend, on our way to the beach, we could see hundreds of christmas trees tied on top of car's roofs! That's when it hit me: it's already been 6 months since we moved to California. Our baby girl will be turning one year old in a few days.

Reality check.

Vegan pumpkin panna cotta (w/maple coconut whipped cream and candied pecans + extra : vegan caramel)

November 28, 2014 by Anne Fillion in dairy-free, egg-free, gluten-free, nut-free, soy-free, vegan

Pumpkin again ! This elegant, silken and vegan recipe is inspired by a dessert I ate at my all time favorite vegetarian restaurant, the Green Restaurant, established at the famous Fort Masson in San Francisco. I ate lunch there a few weeks ago and they had a pumpkin creme caramel on the menu. It was just AMAZING !

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...!

Salted chocolate peanut butter cookies (Gluten-free, vegan)

November 21, 2014 by Anne Fillion in dairy-free, egg-free, gluten-free, soy-free, vegan

Easy to make ! Easier to eat ! Especially if you're a peanut butter fan ! I've been making peanut butter cookies for a long time now, since they are my husband's favorite cookies. But this variant is so good and by FAR the best peanut butter cookies I've ever made.

Nutty chai granola (w/ dried fruit, seeds & coconut)

November 19, 2014 by Anne Fillion in dairy-free, egg-free, gluten-free, soy-free, vegan

My baby girl has been teething and inevitably transformed into a "scotch tape baby" so in the morning... forget about pancakes for awhile! Among my top breakfast recipes there is my homemade nutty chai granola (as well as my basic overnight oats recipe and my chia pudding !). This is totally the kind of recipe I need when I don't have a lot of time (or hands untied!). Therefore, I always make sure I have 1-2 jars in my pantry.