Nettie's

I add more peanuts, chili vinegar sauce and dried red chili flakes to this Pad Thai dish depending on my mood. Omit the eggs to make it vegan. Delicious hot or cold. Makes: 4 servings Ingredients: ½ lb dried rice noodles 6 tbsp peanut or olive oil, divided ½ lb firm tofu, cut in 1-inch […]

This rich, aromatic roasted curry cashew paste with cauliflower & peas dish combines the smooth flavour of cashews with freshly roasted spices and organic canned tomatoes. Cut vegetables into 1-inch pieces for even cooking. Makes: 4-6 servings Ingredients Paste ¼ cup cashew nuts 2 tbsp coriander seeds 2 tsp cumin seeds ½ tsp black peppercorns ½ tsp seeded and […]

This apple, carrot & parsnip soup is perfect for the fall. Look for firm, medium sized parsnips with smooth surfaces – large are often split, bitter and their inner cores have a woody texture. They remind me of cream coloured carrots, sweeter and buttery. Carrots and apple round out the flavour and add a velvety dimension. […]

This linguine salad with ginger & garlic is delicious hot or cold. Scent the pasta cooking water with dried herbs, it adds a lot of flavour. Prep Time: 25 minutes Makes: 6 servings Ingredients: 1 tsp dried basil ½ tsp dried rosemary ½ tsp salt 8 oz linguine ½ cup arame 2 cloves garlic, minced […]

This chocolate tofu cheesecake is rich, sweet and thoroughly filling. The texture resembles cheesecake. Use any kind of nut butter and fair trade coco powder. Serve it topped with sliced kiwi or berries. Preparation Time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 55 minutes Makes: 12 servings Preheat oven to 350ºF (180ºC) Ingredients: Crust 2 cups graham cracker crumbs […]