HAPPY VEG
  • The Happy Veggie
  • Recipes
  • Animal News
  • Bypass or Buy?
  • My Personal Blog
  • Kitchen, Veggies, and Health
  • Archives
  • VIDEOS
Picture

BOO!

10/31/2016

0 Comments

 
Have a safe and spooky Halloween everyone!
Picture
0 Comments

Next week's menu!

10/30/2016

0 Comments

 
Picture


SMASHED CHICKPEA SANDWICHES



This salad is everything a real egg salad is and more! With the addition of the Kala Namak salt, this smashed salad sandwich emulates everything that was good about egg salad without the use of eggs! Cucumber, celery, onion, and fresh dill are some of the veggies and flavours you can expect with every bite of this delicious salad.


Try it on a Pretzel Roll for what I would take a leap and say is the, "Perfect Sandwich" .



POTATO CROQUETTES



With how often I enjoy potatoes, you'd think I'd become tired of them but it's quite the opposite. I'm always looking for a new way to prepare them and these croquettes are as close to paradise as I've ever come! Mashed potatoes with peas and chives that are breaded and fried until golden brown. Did I mention stuffed with a little surprise of cheddar? They're outstanding and I know y'all will love them!
Picture
0 Comments

My Kingston Trip Itinerary Posted

10/30/2016

0 Comments

 
I've posted the veggie spots I'll be checking out while in Kingston. Make sure to visit their websites to really see what I'm walking in to before I arrive. I'm looking forward to my trip across Ontario looking for some happening veggie hot spots!


HAPPY VEG

0 Comments

Roasted Red Pepper Scalloped Potatoes

10/28/2016

0 Comments

 
I'm pretty sure scalloped potatoes were my favourite dish as a child. We normally used the box variety but I enjoyed them nonetheless. As I've gotten older, I've gravitated towards making them from scratch which is almost as simple but much more delicious in the end.

Taking things up a notch are the roasted red peppers. They add a bit of smokiness but mostly it's their sweetness that comes through. This delicious blend of flavours from the red pepper cuts right through some of the richness of the creamy, buttery sauce. It's the perfect balance of flavours.

They're seriously delicious!
Head on over to the RECIPES TAB!


HAPPY VEG


Picture
0 Comments

Something fun and exciting coming up!

10/26/2016

0 Comments

 
I've got some exciting news everyone!

I was pondering some new ideas for the blog a few nights ago and came up with a wonderful idea that I think will take things to the next level! 

I am planning on combining my love of dining with my love of travelling and sharing it all on the blog! I will be visiting various cities throughout Ontario over the next several months looking for vegetarian and vegan restaurants that have it going on! I'll spend 3 days in these cities taking in the sights and eating fabulous food all while blogging about my trip. I think this will be such a fabulous way to showcase all the wonderful vegetarian and vegan restaurants out there paving their way and it will also help to inspire me in the kitchen. There are so many wonderful restaurants across Ontario and so many wonderful dishes just waiting for me to come and enjoy that I couldn't be more excited!

I'm planning my first trip to KINGSTON ONTARIO and once I have everything booked I'll fill you guys in on the restaurants I'll be visiting!

Stay tuned!


HAPPY VEG

0 Comments

Creamy Pesto Potato Soup

10/25/2016

0 Comments

 
Potato soup is actually one of my favourite soups and it is such a treat in the fall and winter. It's so comforting and hearty like a giant, delicious hug. This potato soup is special because I've folded in some delicious pesto which adds a completely new set of flavours to the soup not to mention the green colour the soup takes on. The pesto really shines in this soup as the star ingredient, you'll be smearing pesto on everything after this!

Head on over to the RECIPES tab!

HAPPY VEG
Keep in mind.....

After blending, if your soup appears too thick for your own preferences, thin it out by adding additional milk / stock and re blend until the consistency is what you desire.
0 Comments

Next Week's Menu

10/22/2016

0 Comments

 
CREAMY PESTO POTATO SOUP

I've paired creamy sauces and pesto before and the combination is delightful! Just in time for the cooler temperatures, I've got a potato soup you're going to love! I've blended pesto in to the soup which really works it in to every creamy bite. The resulting soup is luxurious, rich, and so delicious!
Picture


​ROASTED RED PEPPER SCALLOPED POTATOES


Scalloped potatoes are like magic frankly. They're so creamy and hearty, they're the quintessential side dish. There are so many fabulous combinations of flavours you could add to the same dish and really take it somewhere special. I've prepared a cream sauce enhanced with the flavour of roasted red pepper and poured it over a bed of red and russet potatoes. A blanket of cheese and in the oven to bake up beautifully. Such a comforting dish from start to finish.
Picture
0 Comments

Whole Lotta Veggies Soup

10/21/2016

0 Comments

 
Picture
I liken this soup to a great big bear hug. Like its name suggests, this soup boasts a large assortment of veggies making every bite hearty and delicious. 

Soup is a wonderful way to use up a lot of vegetables in one dish and this particular soup does just that. We've got spinach, peas, carrots, zucchini, potatoes and so much more.


I've also used VEGETA seasoning blend for the first time in one of my recipes. I learned of this product through my current job and I absolutely love it. It brings a wonderful flavour to the broth and really enhances the overall flavours of the dish.

Head on over to the RECIPES tab for the recipe!

Want to know more about vegeta?
 http://happyveggie.weebly.com/products--facts/vegeta-seasoning-blend

​

HAPPY VEG
0 Comments

Fall is here :D

10/20/2016

0 Comments

 
Fall is here and I couldn't be happier about it! I love everything about the season; the warm sweaters, boots, and the food! 

All of the dishes we avoided throughout the summer because of running the oven in the heat or worrying about being too hot while eating are back on the menu. Soups, chilis, and pasta bakes I'm especially excited for along with all of those delicious hot beverages including hot cocoas, teas, and cappuccinos. I love the feeling of being bundled up and warm and I love that feeling when it comes from a comforting dish.

I'll be taking some time away from salads and smoothies and playing around with heartier, more comforting dishes. I've been practicing some new techniques and flavour combinations so I'm very excited for the upcoming months. There will be some super delicious recipes this fall / winter so make sure to be checking back often to find out what's coming up!

Are y'all summer lovers or do you get excited about the colder months like I do? 


Three cheers for pumpkin spice everything and bundling up!


HAPPY VEG
0 Comments

Creamy Spinach, Artichoke, and Red Pepper stuffed Potatoes

10/18/2016

0 Comments

 

​The combination of spinach and artichoke is a classic! They just work so well together and their partnership is welcome in so many dishes.


These stuffed potatoes are absolutely wonderful. Cream cheese is folded in to the mash along with a saute of spinach, artichoke, and red pepper to really amp up these taters' flavour! 

They're baked until lightly crisped on top and finished with a drizzle of EVOO and sprinkle of fresh parsley. They look amazing and taste even better so get on over to the RECIPES section for more!

HAPPY VEG
Picture
0 Comments
<<Previous
    Picture
    Hey everyone, Jonathan here and I'm the Happy Veg! I love creating vegetarian recipes that everyone can enjoy, whether you're going vegetarian for the first time, or giving meatless Monday a go! Thanks for visiting the blog and have a  great day xo

    --Jonathan 

    Archives

    June 2025
    May 2025
    April 2025
    March 2025
    February 2025
    January 2025
    December 2024
    November 2024
    October 2024
    September 2024
    August 2024
    July 2024
    June 2024
    May 2024
    April 2024
    March 2024
    February 2024
    January 2024
    December 2023
    November 2023
    October 2023
    September 2023
    August 2023
    July 2023
    June 2023
    May 2023
    April 2023
    March 2023
    February 2023
    January 2023
    December 2022
    November 2022
    October 2022
    September 2022
    August 2022
    July 2022
    June 2022
    May 2022
    April 2022
    March 2022
    February 2022
    January 2022
    December 2021
    November 2021
    October 2021
    September 2021
    August 2021
    July 2021
    June 2021
    May 2021
    April 2021
    March 2021
    February 2021
    January 2021
    December 2020
    November 2020
    October 2020
    September 2020
    August 2020
    July 2020
    June 2020
    May 2020
    April 2020
    March 2020
    February 2020
    January 2020
    December 2019
    November 2019
    October 2019
    September 2019
    August 2019
    July 2019
    June 2019
    May 2019
    April 2019
    March 2019
    February 2019
    January 2019
    December 2018
    November 2018
    October 2018
    September 2018
    August 2018
    July 2018
    June 2018
    May 2018
    April 2018
    March 2018
    February 2018
    January 2018
    December 2017
    November 2017
    October 2017
    September 2017
    August 2017
    July 2017
    June 2017
    May 2017
    April 2017
    March 2017
    February 2017
    January 2017
    December 2016
    November 2016
    October 2016
    September 2016
    August 2016
    July 2016
    June 2016
    May 2016
    April 2016
    March 2016
    February 2016
    January 2016
    December 2015
    November 2015
    October 2015
    September 2015
    August 2015
    July 2015
    June 2015
    May 2015
    April 2015
    March 2015
    February 2015
    January 2015
    December 2014
    November 2014

    Categories

    All

Proudly powered by Weebly
Photos from eileenmak, Rennett Stowe, France1978, katerha, Richard Elzey, Pawel Pacholec, JMacPherson, Jürgen Lousberg, Tambako the Jaguar, Iqbal Osman1, KOREA.NET - Official page of the Republic of Korea, wuestenigel, Mike Licht, NotionsCapital.com, @tc_goatwriter, XA55Y, vastateparksstaff, jessie essex, UBC News, Jorge Franganillo, Art&Music*Woo-Hoo, Rubber Dragon, merfam, frankieleon, Sam Howzit, mommyknows { Kim Becker }, Jorbasa, karol.cc, CarbonNYC [in SF!], CS_McMahon, DaPuglet, Ryan Dickey, Butterblume1986, Manchester Library, Otwarte Klatki, stevendepolo, Mike Licht, NotionsCapital.com, @tc_goatwriter, steve p2008, Nagarjun, isapisa, Tony Webster, Marco Verch (CC BY 2.0), mealmakeovermoms, pelican, focusonmore.com, roseannadana, LittleStuff.me, risama822, Joe Thomissen, grongar, garryknight, rawdonfox, www.cemillerphotography.com, Art4TheGlryOfGod, Green Mountain Girls Farm, stevendepolo, Cynthia Cranes Art and Pottery, focusonmore.com (CC BY 2.0), Dancing Lemur, Scot Nelson, PersonalCreations.com, Rob.Bertholf, wongwt, Prestonbot, piropiro3, caligula1995, SurFeRGiRL30, focusonmore.com, mikecogh, Adam Heitzman, ell brown, Jude Doyland, r.nial.bradshaw, howard.emma22, focusonmore.com
  • The Happy Veggie
  • Recipes
  • Animal News
  • Bypass or Buy?
  • My Personal Blog
  • Kitchen, Veggies, and Health
  • Archives
  • VIDEOS