What is your fave Friday night meal? For me I’d have to say FRIED RICE well and pizza but my rice is a strong contender when the mister hasn’t made dough😜 This is the PERFECT fridge clean out meal as there’s no rules on what goes in! My one non-negotiable is the sauce that goes in at the last minute. Methinks you’ll love it too…

Make sauce by adding all the ingredients to a small bowl.  Whisk to combine.  If the sauce is too thick add more water.  Set aside.

In a large nonstick pan or wok add olive oil, chili flakes, onion and garlic.  Saute until fragrant. Add in carrots and mushrooms and toss to combine. Add in remaining veggies, tofu and chickpeas and give a good toss.  Season with salt and pepper.  Finally adding cooked rice  and kimchi.  Toss pan (or stir) several times to incorporate all the ingredients.  Pour sauce over mixture and stir to coat evenly.

Once done, transfer to bowls and serve with cashews, sesame seeds and a drizzle of sriracha.

 What is your fave Friday night meal? For me I’d have to say

You know when you have a idea/craving and can’t stop until it’s satiated? Well that’s been me for days as this new STICKY POMEGRANATE CAULIFLOWER bubbled away in my brain. Last year I created a blood orange tofu and as it was so good I decided to duplicate it but also make it entirely different haha. Make sense? Ya me neither. Here’s the deets for my new creation and happy Monday for all y’all that have the day off!

Preheat oven to 400d. Add batter ingredients into a medium large bowl. Toss in cauliflower and coat evenly. Spread onto a parchment lined baking sheet. Bake for 30 minutes stirring every 10 to ensure even baking.

While Cauliflower is baking combine sauce ingredients into a small pot. Bring sauce to a simmer whisking constantly to thicken. Toss cooked cauliflower into sauce and gently toss to coat. Spread cauliflower onto baking sheet and cook for 10 more minutes.

Serve with rice and greens. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and green onion.

 You know when you have a idea/craving and can’t stop until

Sundays are for late starts, buckets of coffee and pancakes the size of my face. I used to be a stacker but now I’m all about making one huge pancake per person. Cast iron skillets are perfect for this technique. I was inspired to try after watching

. Consider me transformed. The pancake is crispy on the outside and soft and fluffy on the inside. I didn’t think I was going to be able to finish this until I did.

Heat a 8 inch cast iron skillet over medium high heat. Add a tbsp coconut oil and enough batter to cover almost entire surface. Cover and reduce heat to medium. Let Cake cook for 3-4 minutes. Turn once the bottom is browned and sides are crispy. Don’t think about it, just go for it. I topped my pancakes with peaches, blues, granola and maple syrup.

 Sundays are for late starts, buckets of coffee and pancakes

SNICKERDOODLE cause I’m not QUITE there yet with pumpkin😆

Happy Thursday friends, I’m flooding your feed with my NEW SNICKERDOODLE CHEESECAKE. So far all the cheesecakes I’ve ever made have been raw and this here beauty is baked. So far baked is winning. The texture is outta this world and for Autumn I’m going to be making several flavours.

The recipe is live and I’d love a visit if you want this kick butt recipe! *Swipe up in stories👆🏼

 SNICKERDOODLE cause I’m not QUITE there yet with pumpkin😆

Dutch oven lemon roasted lamb shoulder with potatoes 🍋.

Happy Father’s Day! ❤️ We intended to have a bbq to celebrate today though weather seems to have other plans. So a lamb roast, it is!

How are you celebrating μπαμπά (dad) today?

This recipe also works great with lamb leg and works just as well with a baking tray tightly covered with aluminium foil.

Preheat your oven to 180 degrees C. In your Dutch oven add the olive oil along with the onion and garlic. Sauté for approximately 2 minutes before adding the white wine. Allow the alcohol from the wine to cook off for a minute and then add the stock cube or paste, oregano and the lemon juice. Add salt and plenty of pepper.

Pour in the water and place the lamb shoulder into the pot. Spoon liquid over any exposed pieces of lamb. Cover and place the pot in the oven for approximately one 2 hours.

After approximately 2 hours, remove pot and check the lamb is beginning to soften then add the potatoes around the lamb. Place the lid back on and cook for an additional 30 mins or until potatoes are cooked through. Squeeze some extra lemon and enjoy!

 Dutch oven lemon roasted lamb shoulder with potatoes 🍋

Saturday mornings are a bowl of heaven when caramelized bananas and strawberries are involved. Add a tsp of coconut oil into a nonstick pan and add your berries and bananas. I added a tsp of maple syrup at the end to caramelize them even more. Soooooooo good.

 Saturday mornings are a bowl of heaven when caramelized

Who is enjoying all things tomato right now? I have been eating them straight off my cherry tomato plant and will continue to do so until it no longer gives. Natures CANDY🍅🍅 I created this HEIRLOOM STRAWBERRY SALAD with mint and arugula and just the simplest of balsamic and oil dressing. So tasty. If you haven’t tried the strawberry and tomato combo you really outta. It’s dam bomb.

 Who is enjoying all things tomato right now? I have been

I couldn’t let toast Tuesday go by without sharing some unbelievably tasty sammies. TOMATO CUCUMBER HALLOUMI AND HUMMUS sandwich for the lunch win. So good, I hope you try them too!!!

While bread is toasting, sear the vegan halloumi in a nonstick pan until brown on both sides. Smear hummus on toasted bread and layer with cucumber, tomato and cheese. Slice and enjoy!!!

 I couldn’t let toast Tuesday go by without sharing some

Home sweet home. After driving for several hours yesterday the only thing I was craving was a simple pasta and it truly doesn’t get simpler than this.

The last two weeks were full. I was able to unplug, reset and actually rest. I barely picked up my big camera and instead happily snapped pics with my phone. I had fun creating a few reels and tried not to think of “growth”, “engagement”, and instead worked on releasing it into the wind. I am a recovering alcoholic which means I have a disease of the mind. The alcohol it turns out was the easy thing to lick but the life part, the mind part well I’m still a work in progress. I’ve always wanted to bring my whole self to this platform. The good days and the not so good. Things may have changed here (to the chagrin of so many of us) but that’s ok, I’m still going to show up, create, support and share because I have to believe someone out there needs it. I have migrated lately into a food heavy account but will be shifting to bring you a little more of me. Hopefully some of you resonate with that but for those of you who decide to disconnect, well that ok too. In real life people shift and change, relationships no longer serve and that should totally apply here too❣️

 Home sweet home. After driving for several hours yesterday

NEW PANZANELLA SALAD ON THE BLOG!! I am so excited to share this one with you guys. This beauty has it all, peaches n cream corn, crispy tofu, tomatoes, peaches, avocado, kale, sourdough croutons and a creamy basil dressing. It’s a winner on all fronts and yes the mister and I destroyed the entire bowl.

Head to STORIES and swipe up👆🏼for full recipe. You get the recipe for the croutons (everything but the bagel sourdough croutons🤩), the salad and the basil dressing🌱

https://www.terianncarty.com/soups-and-mains/2021/8/24/2iz77lknl4dmzkdyp0alr5yut5ek2f

 NEW PANZANELLA SALAD ON THE BLOG!! I am so excited to share

Happy FriYAY friends! I’m bringing some PEANUT BUTTER COOKIE LOVE to you cause this is the SIMPLEST cookie around. My family loved them and couldn’t believe how few ingredients there are.

Full recipe is on my blog. Swipe up in stories!

https://www.terianncarty.com/snacks-and-pastries/2016/5/2/peanut-butter-cookies

 Happy FriYAY friends! I’m bringing some PEANUT BUTTER

STUFFED TOMATOES for dinner because tomatoes🍅 My moms garden is bursting with gorgeous big perfect tomatoes and this vegan recipe was the perfect way to use up a few. Oh and lucky me I get to take a bunch home with me. Plus, kale, beans, onions, beets, zucchini… don’t be jellyyyyy🌿🌿

Slice 1/2 inch top off tomato. Set aside. Use a sharp edged spoon to scoop out inside being careful not to pierce the flesh. Reserve 1 cup of flesh and cut into small pieces. Season inside the tomato with salt and turn upside down to drain. Preheat oven to 350. Grease a baking dish that fits your tomatoes. Heat pan with olive oil and chili flakes. Add onion and garlic and cook until fragrant. Add mushrooms and cook down. Add in sausage, breaking apart with a wooden spoon. Season with salt and cracked pepper. Cook until sausage starts to brown. Transfer sausage mushroom mix to a bowl and add tomato flesh, oregano, parsley, rice and gently stir to combine. Check for seasoning. Spoon mixture into tomato up to the top creating a little mound for tomato cap to sit on. Don’t PACK it in otherwise tomato will split. Bake for 45 minutes.

Serve with garden greens and corn on the cob!

 STUFFED TOMATOES for dinner because tomatoes🍅 My moms

ZUCCHINI BREAD with walnuts and chocolate chippies. It’s my second go at this bread and it’s magnificent. No need to wring out your zucchini. Just grate and throw it in!!

1 flax egg 1 tbsp ground flax + 2 1/2 tbsp water

Preheat oven to 355. Grease a loaf pan. Make flax egg and allow to gel for 10 minutes. Add mashed banana, sugar, oil, vanilla and mix well. Add in baking powder, soda, flour, cinnamon, and salt. Stir to combine. Fold in grated zucchini and allow mixture to sit for a few minutes. Add in walnuts and chocolate. Pour batter into loaf pan and place in preheated oven for 50-52 minutes. Remove from oven and let it sit for 10 minutes before turning out onto a cooling rack. Allow to cool COMPLETELY before slicing.

 ZUCCHINI BREAD with walnuts and chocolate chippies. It’s my

Last nights dinner could not have been simpler. GNOCCHI TOMATO AND WHITE BEAN took 15 minutes from pan to belly. I mean who doesn’t have 15 minutes to prepare a healthy and nutritious dins?

WHAT HELPED—store bought gnocchi, canned navy beans.  I’m all for making from scratch but sometimes easy is whats needed.

Heat pan with olive oil and chili flakes, add onion and sauté for 2 minutes. Add garlic, beans and tomato. Season with salt and pepper. Toss in gnocchi. Sprinkle in vegan parm and fresh basil. Taste for seasoning and serve into bowls.

 Last nights dinner could not have been simpler. GNOCCHI

🍝The misters son and gf joined us at the cottage for a couple of days and I was craving sausage pasta. Nothing beats this simple delicious meal made even better with a big delicious salad with all local produce.

Cook pasta reserving 1/2 cup pasta water. Cook onion and garlic until fragrant and add shrooms. Season with salt and pepper. Use a sharp knife to remove sausage casing, pull sausage with your fingers and place in pan. Sauté until cooked, add zucchini, season again. Add sauce, cheese, basil leaves.

*use a splash of pasta water if mixture becomes too dry.

 🍝The misters son and gf joined us at the cottage for a

More cottage grub. Honestly I’ve been having fun in the kitchen. I have almost all the tools (forgot my blender) I need but when produce is THIS fresh how can you got wrong?

My mom lives 20 minutes from here and her garden is insane👩‍🌾

 More cottage grub. Honestly I’ve been having fun in the

Toasting to Friday with some oooooey gooey cheesy toasts two ways!

I am a major fan of rubbing garlic on toasty bread. It release the oils in the garlic and leaves just the right essence of garlic behind. Peel the garlic, slice the clove in half and just rub the cut side in toasty bread. Have you tried this method🧄?!

1 -2 tbsp curry miso spread (Harissa spread would work wonderfully too)

 Toasting to Friday with some oooooey gooey cheesy toasts

CORN AND CHANTERELLE RISOTTO for the win. This recipe was created after the mister and I had corn for dinner. I was staring at the corn cobs and remembering how chefs I’d worked with would infuse the flavour of corn into pasta, or rice and it got me thinking… let’s make a corn stock and make risotto. The result was an absolute dream. The yellow foot chanterelles were the best I’d had, they literally tasted like butter. I’m in the middle of created a blog for the risotto but I will leave you with the CORN STOCK. ITS UNREAL.

3 cobs corn (kernels removed, and YES you can use the ones from dinner

1 piece kombu (optional but adds tons of flavour)

Place everything into a big stockpot. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer and partially cover. Cook for one hour. Remove from heat, scoop out veg with slotted spoon. Pour mixture over cheesecloth into another pot to remove any bits. Pour into large clean mason jars and allow to cool before sealing and placing in fridge until ready to use.

 CORN AND CHANTERELLE RISOTTO for the win. This recipe was

Good morning from Charleston Lake! We had a crazy down pour in the middle of the night but it looks like it’s going to be another hot sticky day (not complaining bout that😜).

I am super pleased to say that my BLUEBERRY SOURDOUGH MUFFINS (2 ways) are now up on the blog. There are two recipes in one including an easy peasy blueberry chia jam that I filled these here muffins with. So yummy people.

https://www.terianncarty.com/snacks-and-pastries/2021/8/9/9yb7l71aephknnzry4wkq2uxzi5m5k

 Good morning from Charleston Lake! We had a crazy down pour

🌈CHICKN RAINBOW WRAPS🌈for the thank god it’s freakin friday win!!!

I created these wraps for a client and just loved them so much I had to share. I have made several different  rainbow wraps over the years but these have a boost of protein! I adore the spicy peanut sauce on the side (this sauce can be turned into  a noodle dish in a hot second), it’s just a perfect accompaniment to these summer rolls.

Working with rice paper can be tricky but I have a HOT TIP! Use two sheets instead of one for easier rolling. It holds the roll together WAY easier making your rolling party fun and enjoyable. Be warned, first roll (just like first pancake)can be a bit of a disaster but once you get the hang of it, smmmmmmooothe sailing!!!

Add everything but water into a bowl.  Stir to combine.  Add in water slowly until you reach your desired consistency. The thicker the peanut butter the more water you will need. Store extra in an air tight container for up to 5 days.

 🌈CHICKN RAINBOW WRAPS🌈for the thank god it’s freakin friday

Does food taste better when you’re on vacation? Or maybe it’s when someone creates it with love and intention and all you have to do is sit back and bask in its glory. Whatever the case, this curry was beyond delicious and even more so because of the storm that passed through while eating it.

 Does food taste better when you’re on vacation? Or maybe

Do you pack well in advance or do you wait till the last minute?? Asking for a friend🙃 TMINUS 1 day until we head to the cottage for two very well deserved weeks on Charleston Lake with family, the sounds of loons, coffee on the deck, yoga on the deck and whatever else we feel like doing😌 I do plan on working on my website and cooking cottage grub but to me that’s FUN and relaxed and on my time.

AnyHOO can we talk about this pasta for a mo? I had frozen homemade cheese sauce squirrelled away in the freezer which was a huge win when piecing together this fridge clean out meal.

 Do you pack well in advance or do you wait till the last

The heat is on and I am THRILLED. Vacation is 2 days out and I am almost done all the things in order to fully and completely take the time OFF to reset, relax, read, and relish everything August has to offer.

Sharing my Prickly Pear chia pudding with you today cause with the heat who needs ovens or stoves? This cool dessert has legs so make a ginger batch and spread it out over a couple of days. I posted a reel a while back if you want to see the step by step🥰

Whisk everything together vigorously and place in fridge to set. Takes about 1 hour.

 The heat is on and I am THRILLED. Vacation is 2 days out

When summer bowls just come together with perfect shaped veggies and glorious textures. That was this bowl. I had thinly sliced potatoes from another recipe so decided to fry them up with gorgeous local beans, zucchini rounds and garlicky shrooms. I had chick peas in the fridge so they went on the baking tray with Smokey bacon marinated tempeh (leftover marinade from my eggplant bacon). I sliced an avo and that was it. If you are looking for an unbelievably tasty bacon marinade I’ll link it in my stories. You can use it on carrots, mushrooms, eggplant, coconut, tofu, tempeh.. you can the jist. It goes on anything you wanna make taste like bacon🙌🏼😆

Eating plant-based is fun, creative and has made me a better cook. There is no shortage of amazing cookbooks out there so if you’re just starting, keep going. There’s a world of awesome food waiting for you🥰

 When summer bowls just come together with perfect shaped

Sourdough Blueberry Muffins with a Crumble topping because we have starter and a crap ton of blueberries (see yesterday’s stories)🫐

This was my first pass on these muffins and honestly I don’t think I’m going to tweak much more. I used lil wild blues for these and will give the big blues a try but methinks the smaller variety may work best. What’s your thoughts on a blueberry jelly middle? Omg, back to the drawing board!!!!!🫐🫐

Recipe will be coming this week but I had to post a pic cause they’re just too cute💙

 Sourdough Blueberry Muffins with a Crumble topping because

If you are lucky enough to have today off perhaps you need a little brunch inspo🥞🍆 Yesterday I had a dear friend over for brunch and whipped up all the goodies. Eggplant bacon (see yesterday’s reel), pancakes, caramelized banana and a salted date caramel sauce tasted ridiculously good. Since everyone seems to have a fave pancake recipe I thought I’d leave you with my sauce cause you need this in your repertoire.

Soak dates in very hot water for 10 minutes. Drain the water and place in highspeed blender. Scoop 1/2 cup of whipping cream (I used

) into the blender and add remaining ingredients. Blend on high, adding more milk if mixture is too thick.

 If you are lucky enough to have today off perhaps you need

Spicy Peanut Butter Noodles cause everyday is noodle day. Who’s with me? I have made the sauce for this noodle dish with wide noodles, thin noodles and even over rice. It’s basically my everything sauce and once you make it you’ll understand why. You can of course add whatever veggies and protein you have on hand making it yours.

* 1 Tbsp peanut butter (heaping and the runnier the better)

Whisk all ingredients in a small bowl and pour over noodles or rice. Toss to coat and enjoy!

 Spicy Peanut Butter Noodles cause everyday is noodle day

It’s happening. The tides have turned. Blueberry season is in full effect over here. I love all berries but blues are just amazing and can’t wait to start cooking with them starting today. Sourdough blueberry muffins are so happening. Happy Thursday friends💙

Ps, anyone know where to pick in the GTA?? Lmk!! 🫐🫐

 It’s happening. The tides have turned. Blueberry season is

Somebody is very proud of her cucumber plant!! I have 3 gorgeous cucumbers with plenty more on the way🥒 Growing my own food (on a suuuper small scale) has been such a satisfying endeavour. I can’t wait until I have ground to plant in and space to let it grow. For now I will enjoy my pots and dream bigger for next year!! We plan on rearranging the terrace and I can’t wait!

*Reserve the nut water for this recipe!! It makes your cheese creamier. Place everything into a food processor and blend until creamy. Stores well in fridge for up to a week.

 Somebody is very proud of her cucumber plant!! I have 3

There has been countless truffles, cookies, cakes, candy and heart shaped YOU NAME IT flooding all our feeds this but there’s always room for one more no?! I made these truffles for a client and the fab thing is, I also get to eat them🥰

INGREDIENTS: PEANUT BUTTER VANILLA TRUFFLES

½ cup date paste (8 dates soaked in HOT water + 2-3 Tbsp hot water)

¼ cup HOLOS VANILLA (blended into a fine powder) or vanilla protein powder

100 grams chopped dark chocolate (melted)

1. Soak your dates in very hot water.  Set aside for 15 minutes to soften.

2. Drain the dates and remove pits.. Place in a high speed blender or food processor and blend until you create a paste.  Add water as needed.

3. Grind a package of HOLOS vanilla into a sand like texture using spice grinder, food processor or blender.

4. In a medium sized bowl place peanut butter, date paste, ¼ cup of ground HOLOS powder and sea salt.  Roll into 1 inch balls and place in refrigerator while you melt chocolate.

5. In a microwaveable bowl place chopped chocolate.  Microwave in 30 second increments until fully melted.

6. Place a ball on a fork and dip into chocolate. Use a spoon to coat chocolate over truffles.

Sprinkle ½ with peanuts and ½ with rose petals.  Sprinkle with sea salt if using.

 There has been countless truffles, cookies, cakes, candy

All of the breakfast for me😊Who doesn't love granola I ask you? 🍓 🍓 🍓 ....

 All of the breakfast for me😊Who doesn't love granola I ask

I received exactly what I asked for yesterday... and this is breakfast this morning😁 The mister made these delightful vanilla baked donuts with strawberry coconut cream last night and I wanted to wait for the morning light to snap a pic. I’m one fortunate gal... 🌷💗🌷🌷💗🌷💗💗🌷💗