The Gluten Free Vegan

It’s cheap and easy y’all! That’s it. Thai Red Curry Lentils   Print Prep time 5 mins Cook time 30 mins Total time 35 mins   Using ingredients from your pantry and any vegetables you want to use up in the fridge, this is an inexpensive and quick meal – perfect for a busy weeknight. [...]

I think out of all the legumes I love lentils the most. Lately anyway. I make this Spinach & Lentil Soup very often … by the vat, sometimes and eat it all week long. I did that last week, in fact. I throw a can of lentils into salads all the time for a good protein [...]

Okay, I have to know. Does this actually sound tasty to anyone? It sounds sort of like something my mother would have had to force me to eat when I was a kid. And yes, my mother definitely did serve us food that was not super kid-friendly. Remember the turnip cake? I’m not saying that [...]

I’ve neglected my slow cooker for a long time now. At least a year I’d say. I’m not entirely sure why. It’s a great time-saver for busy days. Slow-cooked foods are usually extra-flavorful. Well I’m digging out the slow cooker and dusting it off to make one of the old stand-bys of slow cookery – [...]

I like Shepherd’s Pie. It’s comforting and warm and stick-to-your-ribs good food. Perfect for the winter! I haven’t tried making a vegan Shepherd’s Pie before but I am pretty happy with these results. The mushrooms and lentils do a good job of giving a ‘meaty’ texture to the dish. The butternut squash chunks give a [...]

I received this recipe in the Canadian Living Newsletter. Lentil Mushroom Burgers 1/2 cup chopped pecans 1 (19 oz.) can lentils, drained and rinsed 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 3 cups finely chopped mushrooms 1 onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon chili powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 [...]