Recipes

I am really loving the fresh flavours I find when eating seasonally. And so, recipes arranged by season.

If you’d prefer to search by type of dish (breakfast, dessert, salad, vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, dairy-free, etc.), feel free to check out the Category listings in the sidebar on the right under Recipes.

You can also find my travel/food posts collected at my Travel page.

• GF = Gluten-Free

“How-To”s

• How to Caramelise Onions (GF)
• How to Cook Quinoa (GF)
• How to Grow Your Own Sprouts (GF)
• How to Make Fresh Egg Pasta
• How to Make Perfect Hard-Boiled Eggs Every Time (GF)
• How to Poach an Egg (GF)
• How to Roast Beets (GF)
• How to Roast Garlic (GF)
• How to Roast Squash (GF)

Spring

• 100% Whole Wheat Chocolate Chip Cookies
• Almond French Toast
• Beluga Lentils & Asparagus Salad (GF)
• Black & White Mini-Cakes (GF)
• Brown Rice Congee with Shitake & Cilantro (GF)
• Chard & White Bean Whole Wheat Pasta
• Chickpea & Collard Greens Coconut Curry (GF)
• Crispy Kamut & Chocolate Squares
• Fermented Garlic Carrots (GF)
• Garlicky Spinach & Lentil Soup (GF)
• Ginger Soy Yu Choy (GF)
• Gluten-Free Cappuccino Quinoa Muffins (GF)
• Gluten-Free Lemon Madeleines (GF)
• Gluten-Free Rhubarb Ginger Muffins (GF)
• Gluten-Free Rhubarb, Pear & Ginger Crisp with Polenta Toppping (GF)
• Gluten-Free Roasted Tomato, Red Pepper & Gruyère Tart (a.k.a. Pizza Tart) (GF)
• Hot Pink Salad (Beets & Lentils) with Meyer Lemon Dressing (GF)
• Lavender & Lemon Quinoa Bars (GF)
• Lavender Macarons with White Chocolate & Lemon Ganache (GF)
• Lime & Sesame Steamed Kale (GF)
• Magenta Beet & Lentil Salad (GF)
• Melktert (South African Milk Tart) (GF)
• Mocha Smoothies (GF)
• Morel & Cremini Mushroom Tart with Juliette
• Morel Mushroom Mac ‘n Cheese
• Passionfruit Passion (GF)
• Pea Green Smoothie (GF)
• Quinoa & Flax Seed Gluten-Free Bread (GF)
• Ramp & Stinging Nettle Green Whole Wheat Tart (GF)
• Raw Brussels Sprout Salad (GF)
• Raw Lemony Kale Salad (GF)
• Rhubarb Whole Wheat Clafoutis
• Roasted Red Pepper & Ramp Gluten-Free Tart (GF)
• Roasted Radishes (GF)
• Steamed Rhubarb Whole Wheat Pudding
• Stinging Nettle & Feta Phyllo Nests
• Strawberry-Rhubarb Gluten-Free Pie (GF)
• Swiss Chard & Roasted Chickpeas (GF)
• Swiss Chard & Sweet Potato Fatayer (GF)
• Wheatberry Salad
• Whole Milk Ricotta (GF)
• Whole Wheat “Kitchen Sink” Banana Bread

Summer

• Almond Plum Cake
• Apple Cinnamon Mini Muffins (Vegan & Gluten-Free!) (GF)
• Arepas (Savoury corn flatbreads) (GF)
• Banana Soft-Serve Ice Cream (GF)
• Black Bean Taco Salad with Cilantro & Jalapeño Dressing (GF)
• Black Olive Tapenade (GF)
• Blueberry-Ginger Oat & Quinoa Granola with Lemon (GF)
• Cashew-Almond and Soba Noodle Salad
• Cauliflower Croquettes (GF)
• Chaat Masala Kamut & Channa
• Cheddar & Chive Polenta Muffins (GF)
• Channa & Aloo Roti (Trini Style)
• Cherry Almond Granola (GF)
• Chocolate Almond Soft-Serve Ice Cream (GF)
• Chocolate & Cranberry Banana Cookies
• Chocolate Milkshake Smoothie
• Chocolate Quinoa Porridge (GF)
• Cilantro-Ginger Veggie Dumplings
• Coconut & Lime Grilled Kale (GF)
• Cold Rolls with Spicy Almond Cashew Dipping Sauce (GF)
• Corn & Kidney Bean Casserole (GF)
• Corn Tortillas (GF)
• Dark Chocolate Pavlovas with Saffron Vanilla Crème (GF)
• Devil’s Tongue Hot Sauce for Karen (GF)
• Eggs in a Basket
• Garlic Scape Pesto (GF)
• Garlic Scape Pesto Puff Pastry Pizza
• Gluten-Free Mulberry Lemon Polenta Muffins (GF)
• Gooseberry & Polenta Tartlettes
• Green Mango Salad (Vegan!) (GF)
• Hummus – Ashley’s Parsley Hummus & Hummus Salad (GF)
• Hummus – Dill Pickle Hummus (GF)
• Hummus – Huacamole (Avocado Hummus) (GF)
• Hummus – Kale & Garlic Scape Hummus (GF)
• Hummus – KitchenOperas House Hummus (bright, lemony, and a bit spicy) – (GF)
• Hummus – Super Smooth Hummus (GF)
• Hummus – Toasted Sesame Hummus (GF)
• Kale & Queso Fresco Soft Tacos with Refried Beans (GF)
• Kale & White Bean Enchiladas with Roasted Tomatillos & Onions (GF)
• Kale Salad with Orange Chipotle Tempeh (GF)
• Kasha (Buckwheat) and Tofu with Shitake Mushroom Gravy (GF)
• Kasha (Buckwheat) with Collard Greens (GF)
• Mango Mojito Sorbet (GF)
• Massaged Kale Salad with Apple Cider Vinegar, Maple & Dijon Dressing
• Mushroom Wonton Ravioli with Garlic Scape Pesto
• Mushrooms on Toast
• Orzo with Garlic Scape Pesto
• Pan-Seared Sea Scallops with Baby Arugula Salad (GF)
• Potato & Cottage Cheese Pierogi
• Potato Phyllo Snake
• Prickly Pear Sorbet with Lime & Mint (GF)
• Quinoa Tabbouleh Stuffed Bell Peppers (GF)
• Raspberries & Cream Ice Slice (GF)
• Raspberry & Dark Chocolate Tart (Gluten-Free) (GF)
• Red & White Currant 100% Wholewheat Pancakes
• Red Quinoa Salad with Lemony Goat’s Cheese (GF)
• Red Quinoa Lemony Tabouli (GF)
• Roasted Jerusalem Artichokes (Sunchokes) (GF)
• Sesame Lime Broccoli (GF)
• Socca with Indian Spices (GF)
• Socca Pizza with Mushrooms, Spinach, and Green Peppers (GF)
• Strawberry & Arugula Salad (GF)
• Tahini Truffles (GF)
• Tempeh Avocado Sandwich with Massaged Kale Salad
• Vegan Breakfast Tacos (GF)
• Watermelon, Feta & Mint Salad (GF)
• White Bean, Parsley & Chive Croquettes with Arugula & Horseradish Sauce

Fall

• 3-Ingredient Dark Chocolate Birthday Cake (GF)
• 7-Ingredient Vegan Potato Leek Soup (GF)
• Acorn Squash & Cremini Mushroom Enchiladas (GF)
• Acorn Squash Whole Wheat Pasta with Poblano & Onions
• Arugula Salad with Pickled Red Onions in a Lemony Vinaigrette (GF)
• Ashley’s Autumnal Quinoa Salad (GF)
• Ashley’s Chocolate Quinoa Porridge (GF)
• Ashley’s Nutty Apple Bites (GF)
• Ashley’s Vegan Cabbage Rolls (GF)
• Ashley’s Vegan Mac ‘n Cheese, a.k.a. Sneaky Lentil & Cauliflower Mac ‘n Cheese (GF)
• Baingan Bharta (Roasted Eggplant) (GF)
• Baked Almond Feta
• Baked Sweet Potato Fries (GF)
• Banana Nut Muffins (Vegan & Gluten-Free) (GF)
• Best Kale Ever (GF)
• Butternut Squash & Caramelised Onion Galette
• Butternut Squash Lasagna with Mushrooms and Spinach
• Butternut Squash Tortellini in Sage Butter
• Cardamom & Almond Chia Pudding (GF)
• Chai Tea Simple Syrup (GF)
• Chai Tea Spices — Masala Chai Spice Blend (GF)
• Chanterelle Tortellini Aglio e Olio (in a garlic & olive oil sauce)
• Chocolate Cinnamon Espresso Cake (uses 100% whole wheat flour)
• Collard Green & White Bean Spicy Chipotle Tacos
• Collard Green Wraps with Red Lentil & Caramelized Shallot Pâté (GF)
• Collard Green Wraps with Roasted Veggies (GF)
• Cranberry & Cherry Chutney (GF)
• Crème Brûlée (GF)
• Curried Okra (GF)
• Dark Chocolate & Orange Energy Balls (GF)
• Dark Chocolate Quinoa Cake (GF)
• Dill Pickle Soup (GF)
• Easy Roasted Veggies (GF)
• English Rarebit
• Ethiopian Gingery Root Vegetables – Ye’ Takelt Allecha (GF)
• Ethiopian Lentil Stew & Teff-Chickpea Crêpes (GF)
• Flourless Maple Cashew Cookies (GF)
• Fresh Egg Pasta
• Garlicky Miso Tahini Dressing (GF)
• Gluten-Free Buckwheat & Brown Rice Tart Crust (GF)
• Gluten-Free Orange Chocolate Chunk Cookies (GF)
• Gluten-Free Ginger Cookies with Chocolate Chips (GF)
• Gluten-Free Masa Cornbread (GF)
• Gluten-Free Miso Ramen (GF)
• Gruyère Cheese & Tarragon Soufflé
• Hummus Cookies (GF)
• Hummus – Pumpkin Chai Hummus (Sweet!) – (GF)
• Hummus – Roasted Beet & Garlic Hummus (GF)
• Hummus – Roasted Butternut Squash Hummus (GF)
• Hummus – Roasted Walnut & Garlic Hummus (GF)
• Instant Almond Milk (GF)
• Kale, Gruyère & Pony Bean Panade
• Kale, Tomato & White Bean Stuffed Acorn Squash (GF)
• Kale & Lentil Dal (GF)
• Kamut & Ginger Granola
• Kamut & Pumpkin Porridge
• Lentil & Oat Thanksgiving Loaf
• Lentil & Root Vegetable Curry (GF)
• Masoor Dhal (Red Lentil Dhal) (GF)
• Millet & Crystallized Ginger Muffins
• Miso Soup with Veggie Dumplings
• Moroccan Baklava Snake
• Mung Bean Latkes (GF)
• Mushroom, Wild Rice & White Bean Soup (GF)
• Opera Noodles (Soba with Tamari & Sesame)
• Pemma’s Penne Pasta
• Pickled Red Onions (GF)
• Pistachio Almond Truffles (GF)
• Plum & Port Whole Wheat Tart
• Pumpkin Chai Hummus Cupcakes (GF)
• Pumpkin Cornbread Waffles (GF)
• Pumpkin Pie Popsicles (GF)
• Pumpkin Pie Smoothie (GF)
• Pumpkin Spice French Toast
• Quince & Brie Baguette
• Quince Clafoutis
• Quince Tart with Maple Caramel
• Quinoa & Buckwheat Gluten-Free Bread (GF)
• Quinoa Salad with Cilantro Mint Chutney (GF)
• Red Mole Chili Enchiladas (GF)
• Rhubarb Chutney (GF)
• Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Apple & Almonds (GF)
• Roasted Eggplant Dip (GF)
• Roasted Garlicky Tomato Sauce (GF)
• Roasted Portobello and Onion Sandwich with Blue Cheese
• Roasted Roma Tomatoes (GF)
• Roasted Squash with Shallots & Pomegranate Molasses (GF)
• Socca — A Single-Serving Chickpea Pancake (GF)
• Spanakopita (Spicy Spinach and Goat Cheese Phyllo Triangles)
• (Vegan) Spanakopita Pie with Baked Almond Feta
• Spicy Chipotle Chile con Carne (GF)
• Sweet Potato & Roasted Garlic Gluten-Free Tart (GF)
• Tex-Mex Breakfast Tortilla Cups
• Thai Red Curry Noodle Soup (GF)
• Thai Red Curry Vegetables (GF)
• Thanksgiving Pumpkin Pie (Vegan & Gluten-Free) – (GF)
• Tom Yum Soup with Brown Rice Vermicelli (GF)
• Vegan Cashew Cheese — (Lemon & Roasted Garlic variations included) – (GF)
• Warm Gingery Watercress Salad (GF)
• Whole Wheat Calzones
• Whole Wheat Chapati
• Whole Wheat Flatbreads (No Rise!)
• Whole Wheat Fresh Ginger Cake with Peach Compote
• Ye’Takelt Allecha (Gingery Ethiopian Veggies) – (GF)
• Zucchini Salad with Garlicky Miso Tahini Dressing (GF)

Winter

• 100% Whole Wheat Crêpes with Collards and Cheddar
• 100% Whole Wheat Pizza Dough
• Acorn Squash & Chickpea Savoury Crumble with Collard Greens (GF)
• Apple & Cranberry Oatmeal (GF)
• Baked Apple Breakfast (GF)
• Baked Apple Cranberry Steel Cut Oatmeal (GF)
• Banana Coconut Bread (Gluten-Free & Dairy-Free) – (GF)
• Boiled Orange & Almond Cake – (GF)
• Bourbon Vanilla Extract (GF)
• Carrot Koshambri (GF)
• Cashew Cream (GF)
• Charmoula Dressing
• Chickpea Flour Pancakes with Chickpea & Mushroom Curry (GF)
• Chickpea Hummus (GF)
• Chocolate-Orange & Walnut Biscotti
• Coconut Chai Barley Porridge
• Cranberry Poached Pears with Cheesecake Filling
• Dark Chocolate Caramel Truffles (GF)
• Dark Chocolate Mint Brownies (GF)
• Egg Muffins
• Eggplant, Lentil & Quinoa Casserole (GF)
• Figgy Buckwheat Muffins
• Garlic Confit (GF)
• Ginger Miso Eggplant & Bok Choy Stirfry (GF)
• Gluten-Free Chickpea Chapati (GF)
• Gluten-Free Gnocchi with Sage Butter & Montasio (GF)
• Gluten-Free Nanaimo Bars (GF)
• Gluten-Free Orange Chocolate Chunk Cookies (GF)
• Gluten-Free Pita (GF)
• Gluten-Free Pumpkin Spice Muffins (GF)
• Halloumi, Pickled Beet & Arugula Salad (GF)
• Heather’s Mushroom, Leek & Lentil Pie
• Hot & Sour Soup (GF)
• Israeli Couscous Salad with Honey-Roasted Parsnips and Carrots
• Kabocha Squash & Cheddar Savoury Muffins
• Kale & Cabbage Slaw with Butternut Squash & Lentils in a Smoky Maple Dressing (GF)
• Kale Chips with Sumac (GF)
• Lavender & Lemon Pound Cake
• Maple Squash Butter (GF)
• Meyer Lemon Marmalade (GF)
• Mini Veggie Lasagnas
• Minty Hot Chocolate (GF)
• Miso Soup with Soba Noodles & Greens
• Mixed Mushroom Soup (GF)
• Mole Roasted Cauliflower Poppers (GF)
• Mole Veggie Chili Fajitas
• Moroccan Yellow Split Pea Purée (GF)
• Mulled Wine (GF)
• Mushroom Puff Pastry Pie
• No-Bake Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies (GF)
• Oatmeal & Whole Wheat Sourdough Pancakes
• Oven-baked Falafels
• Oven Roasted Chestnuts (GF)
• Pear, Ginger & Cranberry Green Smoothie (GF)
• Peanut Butter Chocolate Chunk Banana Bread (GF)
• Poached Eggs with Spinach
• Rajma – Red Kidney Bean Curry (GF)
• Raw Vegan Pad Thai (GF)
• Red Kari Squash & Split Pea Soup with Sinful Onions (GF)
• Roasted Butternut Squash with Sage & Pomegranate (GF)
• Roasted Chickpeas (GF)
• Roasted Parsnip and Carrot Soup (GF)
• Roasted Root Vegetable & Leek Pie in a Whole Wheat Crust
• Roasted Squash with Tahini & Lemons (GF)
• Roasted Tomatillo Sauce (GF)
• Roasted Tomato Salsa (GF)
• Roasted Vegetable Biryani (GF)
• Savoury Orange Salad (GF)
• Shakshuka (Eggs Poached in a Spiced Tomato Sauce) (GF)
• Shitake Mushroom and Collard Green Risotto (GF)
• Spicy Almond Kelp Noodle Salad (GF)
• Spicy Red Lentils (GF)
• Sundried Tomato & Scallion Egg Salad (GF)
• Toblerone Chunk Cookies
• Tanya’s Caesar Salad (GF)
• Thai Red Curry Quinoa (GF)
• Thai Red Curry Roasted Veggies (GF)
• Tofu Satay with Almond-Hazelnut Dipping Sauce (GF)
• Turkey, Mozzarella & Beet Green Meatballs (GF)
• Turkey Taco Lettuce Boats (GF)
• Quinoa Puffy Squares (GF)
• Quinoa Veggie Burgers (GF)
• Smoky Maple Salad Dressing (recipe at the very bottom of the post) – (GF)
• Vegan Cassoulet with Garlic Confit (White Bean Stew) (GF)
• Veggie Fried Rice (& Early Italian Opera) – (GF)
• Veggie Miso & Coconut Soup with Soba
• Whole Wheat Compost Cookies
• Whole Wheat Eggplant & Kale Pizza with Garlic Scape Pesto
• WWII Woolton Pie