Category Archives: Vegequarium

Veggie or fish dish.

Kale, Yam, Black Bean & Sumac Skillet with Lise

Posted on April 12, 2013 by Allie

My lovely friend Lise (who’s tasty veggie dip I posted a while back) is such a supportive advocate of my blog. So as the weeks and months go by where I’m too busy (read: lazy) to post as often as … Continue reading →

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Roasted Garlic Butter Mushrooms

Posted on August 7, 2012 by Allie

Oh yes, they are as good as they sound. And so simple!! Truly a “set it and forget it” kind of recipe, which are always my favourite. I’ve made these a few times now, and Graeme continually refers to them … Continue reading →

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Quinoa Veggie Sushi

Posted on June 12, 2012 by Allie

Of course nothing can truly substitute the perfectly sweet, vinegary, sticky, fresh, white sushi rice, but if I’m going to be a total white girl and only eat veggie rolls with lots of pickled ginger, I may as well just … Continue reading →

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Carrot Coriander Soup

Posted on April 9, 2012 by Allie

I had a batch of lovely carrots in the fridge (the real cartoon rabbit kind with the greens still on) and I was trying to decide what I would do with them. Maybe a fresh coleslaw, or throw them into … Continue reading →

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Asparagus & Mushroom Fried Rice with Sesame Sauce

Posted on March 5, 2012 by Allie

I snagged this recipe from the lovely Cheri Litchfield (what else is new?), and have completely fallen in love with it. Once again, her blog has provided a simple, delicious and interesting recipe. I can’t get enough! Cheri, please never stop … Continue reading →

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Sweet & Sour Squash

Posted on February 6, 2012 by Allie

I’m really into squash lately, especially the butternut variety. It’s versatile, filling, easy to cook, and it keeps for ages in the pantry. You can roast it, fry it, steam it, purée it, mash it, you name it, I love it. … Continue reading →

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Pea Pesto Spaghetti

Posted on December 31, 2011 by Allie

PEAS! I LOVE PEAS! I used to think of peas as the red-headed step child of veg. I associated them with terrible frozen dinners and just total flavourlessness. But honestly, they’re my new go-to ingredient for almost any pasta or … Continue reading →

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Roasted Eggplant Bruschetta

Posted on November 22, 2011 by Allie

Looking back on  my posts, one might guess I was a vegetarian. Which I’m not. But I do tend to go the veg route more often than not. Because I’d rather pay more for quality, fresh meat from the butcher … Continue reading →

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Smashed Potatoes

Posted on November 13, 2011 by Allie

These couldn’t be simpler and are really, really tasty. I stole it from a friend who stole it from Michael Smith, but I’m claiming it as my own because it’s just too easy. It was one of those empty-fridge-but-don’t-feel-like-take-out kind … Continue reading →

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Roasted Veg Pasta

Posted on October 14, 2011 by Allie

I just got back from a week in Chicago to surprise my sister, which went off exactly as planned. For those of you who know me, you’ll know my nickname for my sister is Bagel, and hers for me is … Continue reading →

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Quinoa Burgers (sans buns)

Posted on September 12, 2011 by Allie

I like cooking with quinoa. It’s filling and easy and good for you. All good things. These patties are a great veg substitute for the real thing, and they don’t even need a bun! … Ok ok fine, when I think about a … Continue reading →

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Cara’s Lemon Caper Halibut w/ Asparagus

Posted on June 15, 2011 by Allie

This meal is special for 2 reasons. 1: It’s a fish dish, and if you know me well enough you know I’ve avoided seafood like the plague for the better part of my life. And 2: It was cooked at a … Continue reading →

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The Glorious Glory Bowl

Posted on April 15, 2011 by Allie

This recipe comes from a Whitewater cookbook. There are a bunch of variations out there, so I decided to take it on, and added some of my own flavours. It is truly an unexpected delight. Graeme described it as follows: … Continue reading →

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Easy Cheesy Peas & Penne

Posted on February 14, 2011 by Allie

This recipe kind of evolved as I was making it. I initially followed a Jamie Oliver recipe for a simple side dish of “Easy Peas”. Which is the first half of this recipe. But they were a little too “easy” … Continue reading →

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Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms

Posted on February 13, 2011 by Allie

These are great vegetarian substitutes for whatever your typical piece of meat might be for dinner. I know, I know I can hear the meat lovers now, it’s not exactly a steak. But these are actually quite filling and full … Continue reading →

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