GF / Vegan One of my long-time favourite dinners is Shepherd’s Pie. When we were very young, Mom would set up the meat grinder and have us turn the handle over and over, mincing leftovers of roast beef, followed by onion and carrot. Mixed with some peas and gravy, then topped with potatoes, it was delicious, robust…
Category: Vegetarian Mains
Eggplant & Yam Stew with Miso
There are two things that I go to for energy revival when travelling, miso & beer. Lovely fermented liquids that give me a bit of a kick start. All I need is a bowl of miso, to sip and feel like my gut is revitalized. Beer does exactly the same thing, but I need to…
Sweet Potato & Bean Burritos
Our family has always had a “thing” for burritos. At least once a week they find their way into a meal; fish, beef, chicken, or veg, we love them all. This is our go-to recipe for our vegetarian version. They are full of nutrients and have the “more” quality that we’re always striving for. The…
Coconut Chicken Stew with Basil & Lime
There is something incredibly satisfying about stews, regardless of their country of origin. Pieces of vegetables nestled in a rich sauce, sometimes with meat, sometimes without. Once I discovered the wonderful aspects of Thai red & green curry pastes, I started playing with different versions of stews using coconut milk as a base. I remember…
Persian Potato Cakes ~ Kookoo
We went out in the boat this week for a late afternoon trip over towards the Secretary Islands. So often the channel between Thetis and the small island group is very choppy, but that day it was beautifully calm. We were able to look at all the amazing rock formations, centuries old yew trees, and…
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