Anytime you plan on going to Thailand, you have to enjoy the beautiful scenery, visit the elephant sanctuary, and of course, indulge in the yummy cuisine the country has to offer, like this gluten free Tom Yum Shrimp Noodle Soup! I’m finally back from Thailand! Back to my Toronto reality, my cozy studio apartment, and…
Author: Valerie Azinge
NECTARINE PISTACHIO GALETTE
As the weather gets warmer, lets brighten things up a little with this yummy sweet treat! This Nectarine Pistachio Galette has the fruity and creamy yumminess with all the spring feels, and, it’s vegan! I am having quite an amazing week so far. We’re finally getting lovely spring weather, I’m hitting all my deadlines for…
NO KNEAD WHOLE WHEAT BREAD
*UPDATED RECIPE* Bring the classic French boulangerie to your kitchen! This No Knead Whole Wheat Bread Is all you need to get your carbs without the guilt, with whole wheat and multigrain options! For the love of bread! Ever since I started baking professionally, I’ve always dreamed of owning my own patisserie. Because of my…
CREAMY MUSHROOM WHITE WINE LINGUINE
It’s clear that I’ve been in a pasta mood lately, and also slightly obsessed with cooking with white wine. However, would you believe me if I told you that this Creamy Mushroom White Wine Linguine is gluten free, dairy free and high in protein? Well, at least believe me when I tell you that it’s…
CHOCOLATE WALNUT BANANA SCONES
Not sure what to do with leftover ripe bananas? Well don’t throw them away! Instead, throw them into a yummy batter and bake a batch of these Chocolate Walnut Banana Scones. They are also gluten and dairy free! I hope everyone had an amazing weekend and also got a little bit of sun. It was…
SAGE MUSHROOM SCALLOP PENNE
A light, easy and healthier dairy free pasta recipe, this Sage Mushroom Scallop Penne will be a weeknight hit on the dinner table! The weekend is finally over, it’s Monday, and it’s starting to look a lot like spring. It was quite a rough winter, so I’m glad that the sun is finally back from…
LIEGE LAVENDER WAFFLES
We all take a short mental trip to Belgium whenever we have waffles for breakfast. With these Liege Lavender Waffles, you could have a more authentic and healthy waffle experience! Boy has it been an insane couple of weeks. With trying to expand my catering business, keeping up with my blogging and also working on…
MOROCCAN SPICED COFFEE
It’s always a good idea to start your Monday morning with a nice cup of coffee. So why not make your mornings even better by spicing it up a notch? This Moroccan Spiced Coffee adds a unique and spicy kick to your daily cup of java! Baby its cold outside, and I want, I mean…
MUJADARA LENTIL PILAF
I was asked to participate in the #LoveLentils campaign, sponsored by Lentils.org. Although I have been compensated, all opinions are my own. Home cooking is always a healthier alternative to eating out, but if you’re a big city girl like me and you’re always on the go, daily home cooking or short-term meal prep…
WEST AFRICAN PEANUT LENTIL STEW
It’s the start of the week, and you know you’ve got a long one ahead. So, when your day ends and its dinner time, cozying up with this hearty bowl of West African Peanut Lentil Stew is always a good idea! Remember when I talked about how nice the weather had been in my last…
VEGAN CHICKPEA CURRY AND RICE
Whoa there! Feeling gloomy and bland? Well how about a little curry for your troubles to spice up your day? Luckily, this Vegan Chickpea Curry and Rice is the perfect healthy meal to do just that! Surprisingly, the weather has been quite nice all week. I don’t want to jinx it, but it hasn’t snowed…
SPINACH EGG WHITE QUICHE BOWLS
I was asked to participate in the Burnbrae Farms campaign, sponsored by Burnbrae Farms. Although I have been compensated, all opinions are my own. If you’re looking for a quick and healthy meal on the go, these Spinach Egg White Quiche Bowls should be your go to anytime of the day! Made with Burnbrae Farms…