Blog Archives - HAPPY VEG

Creamy Tortellini Chowder

3/30/2022

I'm literally obsessed with this soup. I had two bowls the first night, and finished the rest of it off the following day at work. It's delicious and so creamy despite only having 1/3 c of cream in the entire batch.

We've got tender potatoes, perfectly cooked cheese tortellini pasta, a rich and delicious broth, and some fresh parsley & grana padano to round everything out.

Soup season is almost on the way out so make sure to take advantage of this recipe. Head to the RECIPES page.

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Petition to List Hippos Under the ESA

3/28/2022

Hippos are facing the possibility of extinction and a petition to list them under the ESA has been given to the United States Fish & Wildlife Services. Learn more under the ANIMAL NEWS tab.

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Potato Pancake Poutine Stacks

3/27/2022

These were actually inspired by a local restaurant I enjoy brunching at, STACKS. I saw their version and I knew it was something I needed to recreate at home because c'mon, poutine + potato pancakes? How can that be wrong?

First, we've got gloriously crispy potato & zucchini pancakes. Then, we're jazzing up a few packets of vegetarian gravy with some sautéed cremini mushrooms and thyme and the stacking begins. I served up 3 patties with cheese curds in between each layer and smothered them in that luscious, mushroomy brown gravy. Topped with chives because a little green is always a good thing, and these pancakes are the perfect weekend brunch vibe.

Head to the RECIPES page.

If you happen to be from or visit Windsor, Ontario, check out STACKS restaurant.
stackscanada.ca/

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Tradish Lasagna

3/25/2022

We were more of a stuffed shells / lasagna rollups kind of house growing up, but when the lasagna did come out to play, this is exactly how I remember it. Super simple and super delicious.

We've got an easy ricotta filling, a meaty bolognese style sauce, and tender, fresh lasagna sheets. The lasagna is quite easy to put together and absolutely delicious. Finished off with some fresh greens and additional grana padano, it's so good and so nostalgic for me.

This lasagna holds up well in the fridge for 5ish days and can also be frozen for future meals. Head to the RECIPES page.

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Cheddar & Pepperoncini Roasted Brussel Sprouts

3/23/2022

Spicy, cheesy, and addictive...those are the words I'd use to describe these magical brussel sprouts. I can't tell you how much I regret the many years I was convinced I hated brussel sprouts, what a waste of years I could have been eating banging brussel sprouts.

Anyways, we're roasting some beautiful brussel sprouts tossed in lemon, spicy pepperoncini, garlic, and grana padano. Once they're nice and tender, we're finishing with a sprinkling of extra old cheddar which not only melts on the sprouts, but gets nice and crispy on the tray. The sprouts are tender, spicy, and every bite with some of that crispy cheddar is to die for.

Head to the RECIPES page <3

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Jane Goodall Act to be Reintroduced in Canada

3/22/2022

The Jane Goodall Act is set to be reintroduced in Canada after fizzling out due to the election in 2020. The Act will extend necessary protections to animals like tigers, elephants, and apes and would ban the import of ivory from elephants and rhinos. The Act must pass! Learn more under the ANIMAL NEWS tab.

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Asparagus, Green Onion & Feta Quiche

3/20/2022

If you're looking for something easy and delicious for Sunday breakfast / brunch, look no further than my Asparagus, Green Onion, and Feta quiche!

As the name suggests, it's got tender pieces of asparagus, fresh green onions, and tangy, salty feta crumbled throughout. It's incredibly easy to put together thanks to a frozen, store bought crust but make sure when you buy your crusts that they are all vegetable shortening based. Typically, they would contain lard so you'll have to look for the vegetable ones.

I'll eventually get around to perfecting a crust recipe but honestly, for as often as I eat quiche, I'm good with the cheaters route for now :P Head to the RECIPES page.

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Cheesy Skillet potatoes

3/18/2022

Three cheers for Friday's and four cheers for potatoes, am I right? We're whipping up some cheesy, fun potatoes today, and this recipe couldn't be simpler. It starts with some boiled, tender yellow potatoes, tossed in a seasoned butter and topped with melty cheddar, fresh herbs, crumbled feta cheese, and additional garnishes at the end.

These should be called party potatoes, but I feel like I'm stealing that name from someone so we won't call them that. They are however, a party if you ask me.

Head to the RECIPES page.

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Second Ag-Gag Law Struck Down in Iowa

3/17/2022

A second ag-gag law was struck down in Iowa after a ruling deemed it unconstitutional. Learn more under the ANIMAL NEWS tab.

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Sundried Tomato & Ricotta Stuffed Shells with Creamy White Wine Sauce

3/16/2022

This stuffed shell skillet is basically life guys; so utterly creamy and garlicky and delicious, ugh, just pure magic in your mouth.

We're starting off with a creamy ricotta filling that includes sundried tomatoes which help cut through some of that creamy richness. Then, we're stuffing our jumbo pasta shells with our delicious filling and whipping up a gloriously smooth and creamy white wine sauce to nestle our gorgeous little shells in.

We're smothering the skillet in pizza mozz, baking until bubbly and golden, and devouring. It's a pretty easy recipe to whip up and as I said, absolutely delicious. Head to the RECIPES page.

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