Blog Archives - HAPPY VEG

Crispy Chik'n Couscous Bowls

9/27/2026

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Y'all, these bowls were fan-freaking tastic! I am so bloody happy with how they turned out, I can't even. I have been obsessed with Le Grec Greek dressing this summer, and I have found a bunch of ways to keep enjoying it while switching things up in the kitchen.

I whipped up a pearl couscous salad with fresh veggies, herbs, seasonings, and Le Grec. Then, I covered and let that refrigerate for 30 + minutes to let the flavours settle & come together. I baked off my fave Gardein Supreme Filets until crispy and gorgeously golden. Now, assembly.

I started by scooping the salad into shallow serving bowls. Then, sliced chik'n right in the center followed by juicy tomatoes, tangy feta, and zippy pickled onions. Drizzled with store-bought tzatziki and finished with green onions. I couldn't have gobbled this up faster y'all! Head to the RECIPES page.

VG Gourmet Sweet Potato Black Bean Burgers

9/25/2026

Any time I spot a new product or line at the market, I just have to try one or two of the items from the line. This time, I spotted the Vg Gourmet line at my local Metro, and decided to snatch up the Sweet Potato Black Bean Burgers.

Canadian company, plant-based, wholesome and familiar ingredients, and most of which are locally sourced. All of this makes for an even better burger if you ask me.

I fried them up and served them on soft onion rolls with melty Monterey Jack, crisp lettuce, red onions, and spicy mayo. They had great flavour and as I said, I loved that you could see the ingredients within the patties. Learn more under the BYPASS or BUY page.

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Sheet Pan Meatball Pizza

9/23/2026

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After my first pizza I tried out a few weeks ago, I knew I wanted to try it again with a different set of toppings. This time, I went with a meatball version that was SO BLOODY TASTY you guys. So cheesy, pops of flavour from those meatballs, heat, and golden crust.

Once my dough was stretched out, I spread prepared vodka sauce all over it followed by shredded mozz, spicy red cherry peppers, red onions, meatballs, and more mozz. Baked, brushed with seasoned butter, and finished until golden.

The crust gets super puffy and fluffy while also being nice and crisp on the bottom. A larger pan would thin things out, but I actually quite like the fluffy crust. Head to the RECIPES page.

Classic Risotto With A Story

9/21/2026

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I had a couple days off in a row recently and that usually leads to some really wonderful recipes. However, I was feeling rather uninspired and didn't really feel like cooking, but I knew I should try and do something. I decided on a risotto that was going to feature saffron, and things kind of unraveled from that point.

My saffron was spoiled lol so I switched gears and went with a classic risotto instead. Butter, oil, toasted arborio rice, good wine, broth, and plenty of simmering. I also abruptly decided to top the risotto with crispy chik'n and broccoli. Great idea, that is until I dropped the cooked chik'n on the floor as I attempted to top my risotto lol

Ultimately, I was left with a cheesy and delicious risotto with broccoli on top. No saffron, no chik'n, no inspiration whatsoever, but hey, it turned out wonderfully despite the hurdles lol Head to the RECIPES page.

Mediterranean Chik'n Pitas

9/18/2026

I had half a bag of my Gardein Supreme strips left in the freezer and decided to whip up some Mediterranean chik'n pitas. I already had everything outside of the tzatziki and pitas that I snatched up after I came up with the idea, so it was an easy idea to put together.

I fried up my strips seasoned in Greek seasoning, pepper flakes, and S & P. Once they were golden and cooked, I warmed up the pitas on a heated grill pan until they softened up and became perfectly malleable. Then, it was all about a quick assembly before noshing away.

Roasted pepper hummus as the base followed by crisp lettuce, tomatoes, zippy onions, the golden strips, a drizzle of tzatziki, some salty, crumbled feta cheese, and some arugula shoots to finish. So gorgeous, so quick, and so delish. Head to the RECIPES page.

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Spicy Lemon Roasted Taters

9/15/2026

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I have yet to meet a tater I didn't like, and these beauties are no exception. Spicy, tender, lemony, and absolutely delicious.

I quartered some yellow potatoes and tossed them in EVOO, spicy pepperoncini, seasonings, & lemon juice & zest. Once those were all tossed & sauced, I added them to a baking dish with some garlic and the squeezed lemons, covered, and baked. Once I removed the cover, I let them go another 15 until perfectly tender, and finished them under the broiled.

Topped with fresh parsley, some tangy, salty crumbled feta cheese, and some pretty arugula shoots. Lemony, spicy, and so easy to make. Head to the RECIPES page.

All About a Good Burger

9/13/2026

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Can y'all believe how quickly the summer months came and went? We're now in the "Ber" months, although we won't get cold for another month or so. With that being said, there's still time to cram as many summery burgers into our faces as possible before we shift to casseroles.

I found these incredibly soft onion buns at the market and just KNEW I had to slap some burgers on them. I fried up some Impossible patties and melted some aged marble on top. Then, assembly.

I didn't toast the buns because they were so addictively soft which was just fine. Some crisp lettuce and onions, cheesy burgers, crispy, tangy pickles, zippy hot peppers, ketchup, mustard, and spicy mayo. All the toppings / condiments for me please. Celebrate summer burgers over at the RECIPES page.

"Grilled" Greek Salad

9/11/2026

I'm calling this my Greek Salad Summer, I just can't get enough. Yes, I've already engaged with some fall pumpkin spice, but summer is NOT over and neither is salad season.

Romaine, cukes, medley tomatoes, red onions, and parsley, tossed in my fave Le Grec dressing and topped with gorgeously golden, fried Gardein Supreme chik'n strips, crumbled feta, and fresh dill. I also always add pepper flakes because there really isn't a dish that can't use a little pop of heat if you ask me.

It's honestly this damned dressing that makes everything so good. It's the best Greek dressing I've tried to date and it's Canadian to boot. It's a win win! Head to the RECIPES page.

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Taco Tuesday - Roasted Tater Tacos

9/8/2026

This is not my first tater taco recipe, nor will it be my last you guys. Potatoes make an incredible taco filling. Seasoned, roasted to perfection, creamy with a slight char. They're the perfect addition to your Taco Tuesday spread.

I got my beans into a small, covered pot to warm up while I worked on the taters. Chopped and seasoned liberally, then baked in a single layer for about 30 minutes until slightly charred outside and creamy inside. Assembly also couldn't be easier. You can prep your garnishes while your taters are baking.

Corn tortillas, creamy black beans, Taco Bell Baja sauce, roasted taters, diced onions, crumbled feta, zippy, gorgeous pickled onions, a dash or two of super hot sauce, and fresh cilantro to finish. Easy and perfect for weeknight tacos. It's back to school after all, why complicate Taco Tuesday?

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Cheesy Scram Brekkie Sams

9/5/2026

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So, I've been really trying to save my money the past month or so since I returned from Mexico. I'm determined to move next year which means I'm going to need thousands of dollars to accompany me on my move. With that being said, I'm trying to eat more at home and less at restaurants which includes my regular brekkie sams on workout days.

I'm guilty of grabbing sandwiches on the way to work instead of just making them at home. I decided to whip up these cheesy scramble sammies to prove to myself that not only can I whip up something quickly, it's also delish and satisfying.

I fried up some onion & pepper and then folded in eggs with cream and seasonings. Once scrambled, some melty cheddar & toasted muffins with spicy mayo & hot sauce. Quick, easy, cheesy, and available under the RECIPES tab.