Lunch
Lunch-time recipes
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Drop Dead Recipes- Chickpea Omelette
This month’s edition of #DropDeadRecipes is all about breakfast! I’m not a huge breakfast person, mostly opting for a smoothie and a coffee, sipped on the go as I head to work in the morning. Sometimes, however, I get a craving for something a little more special, and something to be enjoyed say, sitting down at a table- hah! This recipe is my take on an omelette…but there are no eggs involved. I guess technically this is more of a crepe or savoury pancake, but it’s prepared in the pan as you would an omelette. Call it what you wanna call it- it will taste the same either way! There…
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Plant-Based Poutine
Canada Day is coming up on July 1st, so I thought I’d come up with a little tribute to a classic Canadian dish – poutine. For those of you unfamiliar with this delicacy, it consists of french fries, gravy, and melted cheese curds. Maybe it sounds strange- but I promise, it’s delicious! I changed things up (obviously…) and baked french fries, with a plant-based “mozzarella” and a miso gravy that I could literally drink straight from the bowl. Depending on how many potatoes you use, you may have some leftover gravy. I love this gravy on Buddha bowls, or with roasted veggies! Gravy: 2 Tbsp coconut oil 1 medium onion,…
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Drop Dead Recipes- Veggie & Bean Tacos
For this month’s Drop Dead Recipes, I decided on veggie tacos with lots of fresh flavours from a variety of vegetables, beans, and broccoli slaw. To take this recipe to the next level, be sure to make a batch of my plant-based chipotle mayo! It’s the perfect sauce for these tacos. Check out the recipe on the Drop Dead Clothing blog.
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Plant-Based BLT Sandwich
The other day, I included a recipe for shiitake bacon in a fettuccine dish I had made. I then realized that shiitake bacon is a highly addictive substance, and have been making it ever since. I know how much everybody seems like bacon- but this is my plant-based version, and it is so addictive! I have no idea how shiitake mushrooms, and a little smoked paprika can taste soooo delightful, but it does- and I’m not going to second guess it! I want to use this shiitake bacon in every possible way, so of course a BLT sandwich had to happen- with a twist. The key to the shiitake bacon…
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Apple Chips
I’ve been very busy lately and it is way too easy to not eat for a long time, and then eat whatever is easiest/fastest to grab. We all know that that usually ends up being more processed/junky foods. My plan lately has been to make a healthy meal but with leftovers that will last for one or two more meals so I can have a quick lunch during the day. Keeping healthy snacks on hand is also great, so I don’t look up from work and realize I haven’t eaten in hours! These apple chips are a great little snack to have and very easy to make. I have kept…
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Drop Dead Recipes- Veggie Wraps with Lemon Aioli
This month’s Drop Dead Recipe is just what you need in January. Something simple, and nutritious. This veggie wrap is packed with healthy veggies (look at all those colours!) and it has a delicious homemade lemon aioli. No excuses for unhealthy lunches during the work week when you can whip these wraps together in no time! Check out the recipe on the Drop Dead Clothing blog. Be sure to use the hashtags #dropdeadrecipes #DDrecipes #kokoskitchen so I can see what you’ve made on Facebook and Instagram!!
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Veggie & Cheese Panini – Drop Dead Recipes
My latest recipe for Drop Dead Clothing are these insanely awesome veggie & cheese paninis. We’re talkin’ soft herbed foccacia bread stuffed with pesto, cheese, and grilled vegetables and absolutely bursting with flavour! All you vegans out there, good news- these can be vegan, too! I made them with a vegan pesto and daiya mozzarella and I don’t think anyone would ever know the difference. I also have provided some ideas for non-vegan versions, too. These paninis are off the hook- just sayin’. Imagine grilled vegetables combined with flavourful pesto and warm, gooey cheese on pillowy soft focaccia bread. Drooling yet? Best of all, you don’t have to use actual…
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Creamy Hemp Seed Pesto Pasta {Gluten-Free}
It appears that Spring has finally sprung and I’m crossing my fingers that the sun stays out from now until the end of Summer. I’ve got a really exciting road trip planned for this Summer with my boyfriend, and every time the sun comes out, it gets harder and harder to be patient and wait for it! Click the pic below to check out my “Pinspiration” for our trip! In the meantime, I’ll try to focus on Spring, and distract myself with cooking. A few days ago I wanted to pump up the protein factor in pesto, so I tried making one with hemp seeds instead of pine nuts. I was…
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Vegan Chestnut Soup
I hope everyone had an awesome Christmas, and I hope everyone got their party on for New Year’s Eve!! I know I did…..hah! I learned that in downtown Vancouver at 2am on New Year’s Eve, it may take two hours to find a cab. I learned that you may have to walk for blocks and blocks while your feet are killing you. I learned that none of that really matters as long as you had fun, dancing for hours with your friends! Now I’m taking some time to figure out what my goals are for this year, and how to make them happen. Did anyone make any big resolutions?? If…
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Drop Dead Recipes- Sweet Potato Fries & Chipotle Mayo
I’m so stoked to be able to tell you all that I’ve paired up with my favourite clothing company, Drop Dead Clothing, to provide their new blog with vegetarian & vegan recipes. I really love this brand, I think I’ve bought just about every piece of clothing they’ve come out with (and so has my boyfriend!). I kicked things off with deliciously addictive sweet potato fries with chipotle mayo. Definitely vegetarian and easily veganized by use of vegan mayo, which I used! Sweet Potato Fries with Chipotle Mayo Everyone loves sweet potato fries (or yam fries). I know because Google told me so. They are eaten all over the world,…
