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[4 Nov 2010 | 7 Comments | ]
Butternut Squash Quinoa Chili

Another way to take advantage of all the amazing fall squash. I got this recipe from my friend Sophie, in Belgium! I love how protein packed this chili is for a vegetarian chili- all the goodness of two kinds of beans, and quinoa! The squash was a great addition in this hearty, warming, and filling meal!

Butternut Squash Quinoa Chili

1 large red onion, peeled and diced
3 cloves of garlic, peeled and finely diced
550g of butternut squash, cubed
1 tbsp chili powder
100g quinoa, soaked in cold water for ten minutes and drained
1 750ml …

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[27 Feb 2010 | 13 Comments | ]
Homemade Veggie Burgers

I love veggie burgers because they are so easy to make, healthy, and filling. For a long time I have been wanting to make my own veggie burgers- avoiding soy, preservatives, and unneccessary ingredients. Many people think that when they are buying packaged veggie burgers in the grocery store, that they are ‘veggie, and therefor healthy’, but that’s not true. A lot of brands use nasty ‘improvers’ to help flavour the burger, and they can be really awful for your body. Not to mention extra sugar, and artificial colours.
I based …

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[7 Feb 2009 | 5 Comments | ]
Spicy Parmesan Green Beans and Kale

I wasn’t sure that this dish would be flavourful, considering the small number of ingredients and the dare I say it….lack of GARLIC! But after tasting this dish, I was very pleased. I have only had kale a few times and so far this is my favourite way to prepare it!
Kale is chock-full of calcium, so skip your glass of milk and eat this super dish! If you are a newcomer to kale or on the edge about it, this is a great dish for you to start with!
The recipe …