Blog Archives - HAPPY VEG

BOO!

10/31/2016

Have a safe and spooky Halloween everyone!

Next week's menu!

10/30/2016

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!

My Kingston Trip Itinerary Posted

10/30/2016

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!

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Roasted Red Pepper Scalloped Potatoes

10/28/2016

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!

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Something fun and exciting coming up!

10/26/2016

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!

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Creamy Pesto Potato Soup

10/25/2016

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!

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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.

Next Week's Menu

10/22/2016

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!

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.

Whole Lotta Veggies Soup

10/21/2016

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!

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Fall is here :D

10/20/2016

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!

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Creamy Spinach, Artichoke, and Red Pepper stuffed Potatoes

10/18/2016

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!

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