You can buy pre-made guacamole, but like most dips, it comes in a plastic tub. Luckily, guacamole is really easy to make. The simplest way is to mash avocados with some salt. But I like it with some more add-ins. … Continue reading
Guacamole
Category Archives: Vegan
Homemade Sauerkraut
Sauerkraut is really easy to make. Here’s how I do it. All you need is cabbage and salt. I used a red cabbage, but I’ve used green too. I’ve also put shredded carrots in with the cabbage before. Cut the … Continue reading
Ratatouille
The farmer’s market had eggplant last Sunday, so I got some so I could make ratatouille. I really like ratatouille because it’s a dish that shows off the delicious flavors of summer produce. It has eggplant, zucchini, bell peppers and … Continue reading
Hummus
I love dips, and hummus is no exception. I usually eat it with carrot sticks, olives or homemade crackers. You can make similar bean dips with other types of beans, but hummus traditionally contains chickpeas (also known as garbanzo beans). I … Continue reading
Lentil Cauliflower Dal
My mum makes this dal a lot, and it’s pretty good. I didn’t like it when I was little (I preferred macaroni and cheese) but now I like it, especially with some rice and some homemade yogurt on top. Here … Continue reading
Granola Bars
There are so many bars to choose from in a grocery store. They taste really good, but they’re wrapped in plastic and they have tons of additives. A lot of them claim to be “healthy” but are really just packed … Continue reading
Maple Pumpkin Muffins
I know I already posted another pumpkin muffin recipe, but I wanted to make another one. There’s so much cheap squash available right now and I want to take advantage of it. So I made these muffins. These happen to … Continue reading
Root Vegetable Soup
This is the time of year when lots of root vegetables are in season. I try to eat things that are in season, but this time of year can be challenging. Today when I was looking for recipes to make … Continue reading
Easy Stovetop Granola
I’ve been making this vegan granola and eating it instead of cereal for a few months now. Its tasty and filling, and contains none of the additives that cereal contains. It really is a great alternative. Give it a try! … Continue reading
Almond Rice Porridge
Almond rice porridge is my new favorite breakfast food. I learned to make it when I visited my friends last week. It’s simple, satisfying, easy to make and pretty tasty. Another great thing about it is that its a complete … Continue reading
The Plastic-Free Chef 