Blog Archives - HAPPY VEG

Chopped Garden Salad with Feta & Dill

5/31/2017

I have to admit, I am not the biggest lover of traditional salad. It rarely excites me to eat a salad, I love my vegetables but salad is usually so uninspired. With that being said, add a little cheese and some exciting flavours and I'm down for a salad any day!

A chopped salad is wonderful because you can get a little bit of everything in every bite. This chopped garden salad has fresh cucumbers, tomatoes, onions, and salty feta that plays well against the freshness of the salad. Each bite is a contrast of salty and fresh that is quite delicious.

A simple dressing and some fragrant, fresh dill to finish things off and we've got a seriously delicious salad! Head to the RECIPES page!

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Cheesy Mexi Muffins

5/29/2017

Baking is definitely not my strong suit but if you want a good muffin, I'm your man!

I've got a wonderful recipe for cheesy mexi inspired muffins for my first recipe of the week. Bursting with cheddar and monterey jack cheeses and seasoned with spices including chili powder and cumin, these muffins make a delicious snack that pack quite a flavourful punch!

I enjoyed them sliced with a little avocado and a few dashes of hot sauce but they're delightful straight out of the oven as well.

Get to the recipes page and whip up a batch of these gloriously cheesy muffins!

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Coming Up

5/27/2017

My next video is filmed and I've got some pretty intense topics this week.

VETS EUTHANIZING HEALTHY PETS - It's reported that veterinarians still euthanize pets at the owner's request despite the pets being in perfect health. This really fries my arse!
RINGLING TRYING TO SEND TIGERS TO CIRCUS IN GERMANY - Instead of letting these animals live the rest of their lives in a sanctuary, Ringling Brothers is attempting to apply for a permit allowing them to send the tigers to a German circus. Nothing like bowing out gracefully!
FRANKENCATS - Roadside zoos are cross breeding tigers and lions and the results are not good. Nothing like profiting off of exploitation!

I'll also have a recap of the week's posts on twitter and facebook for you guys. Check back tomorrow!

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Next Week's Recipes

5/27/2017

CHOPPED GARDEN SALAD with FETA & DILL

Chopped salads are my favourite kind of salad. You get a little of everything in every bite and there's no lettuce to get overdressed and soggy, it's perfect! This classic garden salad variety has all of the familiar garden salad veggies with a little help from salty feta and tangy dill. The end result is a perfectly balanced salad that is fresh and delicious!

CHEESY MEXI MUFFINS

Muffins are the perfect baked good to prepare because they are fabulous in sweet or savoury varieties. The same base recipe can take you in so many directions! I've whipped up a batch of muffins with a bit of a mexican inspired twist. These cheesy muffins are seasoned with spices like chili and cumin and stuffed with a generous amount of melty cheese that when baked, melts over top the muffins beautifully. Slice them open and serve with a slice of avo for an utterly delicious snack!

BIG THANKS!

5/25/2017

For the very first time, my blog hit nearly

2000 VIEWS !!!!

Big THANKS to each and every one of you for coming to the blog and I look forward to continuing this relationship for many more years to come! Much love and thanks again!

HAPPY VEG :D

Mini Potato & Creamy Pea Bake

5/24/2017

This is like a potato au gratin dish that's been given an upgrade. Tender mini potatoes baked in a creamy sauce that includes spring peas for freshness and colour and finished under a layer of herb and garlic cheddar cheese.

A few tips - If you don't have herb and garlic cheddar handy, any melty cheese on top would work perfectly fine. Also, any variety of mini potato will suffice as well. Red, Yellow, or white would all work wonderfully. Lastly, fresh or frozen peas would work beautifully in this dish so don't hesitate to switch things up!

Head to the RECIPES tab for the post!

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Butternut Squash, Cauli, & Potato Chowder

5/22/2017

A chowder is typically a heartier, thicker version of a soup, more of a meal I'd say.

Today's chowder certainly reads hearty with a generous amount of beautiful butternut squash, cauliflower, and tender potatoes swimming in a flavourful, thickened broth. Everything is brought together with a finishing sprinkle of fresh thyme and a lemon slice to freshen everything up.

This chowder is absolutely delicious and such a delightful dish. Head to the RECIPES page for the recipe!

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MY FIRST VIDEO :)

5/20/2017

My very first video is uploaded and ready to go. I'll be trying to connect with you guys once a week to discuss some of the top animal news stories across the globe. I was a touch nervous but I am so happy to have the opportunity to connect on a more personal level.

I'm looking forward to continuing the videos and animal news discussions!

HAPPY VEG

Here's the Next Menu

5/20/2017

BUTTERNUT SQUASH, CAULI, & POTATO CHOWDER

A chowder is typically a thicker, heartier version of a soup. This chowder certainly lives up to that reputation with a collection of hearty vegetables including tender butternut squash, fresh cauliflower, and delicious potatoes. A finishing garnish of lemon and fresh thyme ties all of the flavours together and delivers a seriously enticing bowl of soup. This soup freezes well so keep that in mind when preparing the recipe!

MINI POTATO & CREAMY PEA BAKE

I modeled this dish after a traditional scalloped potato recipe but I added a little twist. Blending up the peas into the sauce not only gives you a beautifully coloured sauce, but also allows you to enjoy the flavour of peas in every bite. The creamy pea sauce envelops the potatoes and really makes every bite so delicious. Everything is baked up until bubbly and lightly browned on top for a side dish that you'll be making again and again.

Polenta with Pesto Ricotta & Roasted Corn

5/17/2017

There were so many flavours in every bite and they all worked so very well together. Creamy ricotta gets a flavourful friend in pesto which really pops against the polenta and roasted corn. The polenta itself is lightly crisped on the outside and soft and delicious on the inside. The corn plays up the flavour of the polenta and brings everything together. I think you guys are going to love this dish! Head to the RECIPES page!

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