Hi, there! I’m Jillian. I love to cook dishes with lots of vegetables and lots of flavour. When I come home from work, I like dinner to be easy; all the recipes you’ll find on this site are both delicious and quick to make. I usually like to highlight a seasonal (to California) vegetable in a creative…
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Sunshine Dumplings with Split Peas and Scallion Oil
These dumplings couldn’t be easier or tastier! I hope they brighten your day. Sunshine Dumplings with Split Peas and Scallion Oil Print Author: noctekana@gmail.com Serves: Makes about 45 dumplings Ingredients ¾ cup dried yellow split peas 1½ cups freeze dried corn ¼ cup coconut milk 1 bunch scallions, sliced 2 jalapeno peppers, sliced (optional)…
Pizza Chickpeas
I bought some “pizza” flavoured tofu but was pretty disappointed with the flavour. Not to be deterred from my pizza-flavoured-protein quest, I whipped up these chickpeas. They come together in 15 minutes and make a great accompaniment to a salad or zucchini noodles, or a topper for toast! Enjoy it with The Best Vegan Parm. Pizza…
The Best Vegan Parm
Yes, I know “Vegan Parmesan” recipes are a dime a dozen– but! This version contains a secret ingredient that elevates it above the rest. Drumroll please…. …Oats! Yep, believe it or not, oats really helps to mimic that “cheesy” flavour. We also add nutritional yeast, almond meal for richness, and a small clove of raw…
Baked Mushroom Socca with Truffle Cashew Cream (No cast-iron needed!)
This socca makes the perfect quick lunch. It’s like a superfast pizza! Feel free the mix up the toppings; I’ve also tried a Greek-style with tomatoes, olives, onions, and some vegan feta. Delish! Baked Mushroom Socca with Truffle Cashew Cream Print Author: noctekana@gmail.com Serves: Serves 1 Ingredients For the Socca ⅓ cup chickpea flour…
Smashed Potatoes with Salt & Vinegar Aioli
If you like salt & vinegar, you’ll go crazy over these potatoes! They’re a riff on this recipe from Oh She Glows, and I can’t believe I didn’t try this potato technique sooner! Stay home, stay safe, and make these tonight! Smashed Potatoes with Salt & Vinegar Aioli Print Author: noctekana@gmail.com Serves: Serves 3…
