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Crispy Salted Tofu with Spicy Pepper Sauce (aka: CRISPY SPICY TOFU OF AWESOMENESS)

Crispy Salted Tofu with Spicy Pepper Sauce (aka: CRISPY SPICY TOFU OF AWESOMENESS)

I didn’t know what to call this recipe – basically it should be called CRISPY SPICY TOFU OF AWESOMENESS but that doesn’t sound professional. I’m going to stick with my more pro sounding Crispy Salted Tofu with Spicy Pepper Sauce… but we’ll know its real name… This tofu 

Springtime Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp

Springtime Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp

It’s finally feeling like SPRING!  The grass is green, the leaves have emerged, and the scent of lilacs is filling the air! It also means the beginning of this year’s glut of rhubarb that people need to offload. I am not fortunate enough to have 

No-Fail Focaccia Bread!

No-Fail Focaccia Bread!

You know what I love? I love warm, pillowy, homemade bread!  I love it even more when it has a crispy crust and is spongy and sturdy enough to take on being dipped in olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Even better if making it only 

Greek Quinoa Salad with Tofu Feta

Greek Quinoa Salad with Tofu Feta

It’s the MAY LONG WEEKEND!!  This is the weekend that unofficially kicks off summer. In Canada it’s Victoria Day on Monday. Historically, this is a celebration observing Queen Victoria’s birthday (as well as that of the reigning monarch). However, in actual practice it’s a long 

Cinnamon Sticky Buns in a Jiffy!

Cinnamon Sticky Buns in a Jiffy!

You know how cinnamon buns can be super dry or boring or flavourless? You know how making cinnamon buns is a several-hour affair that means you have to get up at 4am to have them ready for breakfast? Yeah…. this recipe has none of those 

Salted Vegan Chocolate Chip Pecan Cookies, crispy AND chewy!

Salted Vegan Chocolate Chip Pecan Cookies, crispy AND chewy!

Chocolate chip cookies, there are as many recipes as there are bakers and everyone has a favourite style. Some like big soft gooey ones, some like thin crispy ones, some like crunchy ones, some like cakey ones. I’ve tried a lot of chocolate chip cookie 

Vegan Salted Caramel Cupcakes

Vegan Salted Caramel Cupcakes

Ok. I realize these are not beautiful cupcakes. I am NOT a cake/cupcake decorator (obviously :P). These photos PROVE I’m a homebaker!  Anyway, the appearance doesn’t affect the flavour of these Vegan Salted Caramel Cupcakes (made with homemade coconut caramel). My husband and I had a 

Tofu Tikka Masala

Tofu Tikka Masala

Indian food… this is the type of food that my husband and I truly bonded over. It all began with an overly-spicy Vindaloo experience at a major chain during a date, but this led to a mutual love and discovery of Indian food. From the 

Cranberry Maple Nut Granola…breakfast of champs!

Cranberry Maple Nut Granola…breakfast of champs!

Granola… the unsung hero of the breakfast world. It’s nutritious, wholesome, hearty, and filling. It’s also super yummy!! This recipe is filled with all kinds of goodness and is easily tweaked according to what you have in your pantry. You can switch out nuts and 

Kimchi Fried Rice

Kimchi Fried Rice

Kimchi fried rice is quick to whip up, uses leftovers, is super flavourful and spicy, and is reasonably healthy! What more could you ask for? This is a great weeknight dinner (or side dish). This is a super versatile recipe that conveniently uses up leftover