Plant-Based Eating and Gentle Living
If you've spent any amount of time browsing recipes here on The Gentle Table, you've probably noticed a recurring theme: I'm always on the hunt for school snacks that my daughter will actually eat. Like many parents, I've packed plenty of healthy snacks with the best intentions, only to find them untouched at the bottom... Continue Reading →
Some recipes are memorable because they're quick. Others are memorable because they're comforting. This one falls into a different category entirely—it’s memorable because every bite makes you want to go back for another. The first time we tried Chef's Plate's Spicy Cuban Black Beans, it quickly became one of those meals that everyone in the... Continue Reading →
Sometimes it's the simplest additions that make the biggest difference. This Vegan Lime Crema is one of those recipes that can completely transform a meal. A drizzle over tacos, grain bowls, loaded potatoes, roasted vegetables, or burrito bowls instantly adds a creamy texture and bright, tangy flavour that ties everything together. I originally started making... Continue Reading →
If you've been following along for a while, you've probably noticed I've shared quite a few treats lately. While I absolutely love indulging and recreating classic comfort foods, we definitely don't live on cookies and milkshakes! Most weeknights, I'm reaching for meals that are simple to prepare, nourishing, and satisfying enough to keep everyone full... Continue Reading →
There are two things I’m always trying to balance when it comes to snacks: healthy enough to feel good about packing and delicious enough that my picky eater will actually eat them. If you have a selective little one at home, you know the struggle. I can bake the most wholesome, nutrient-packed snack… and it... Continue Reading →
There’s a certain kind of recipe that seems to naturally become part of your routine without you even realizing it. You make it once to use up a couple of overripe bananas… and then suddenly, it’s the thing you rely on every single week. That’s exactly what happened with these one bowl vegan banana bread... Continue Reading →
I am always looking for nutritious, quick breakfast ideas that I can make ahead and have easy meals to grab during the work week. While I often batch cook and freeze healthy waffles, I do like to mix it up too. And while some may think of oatmeal as a rather bland breakfast, it doesn’t... Continue Reading →
This baked dish is inspired by Taco Bell's crunch wrap and baked into an easy to assemble and serve enchilada casserole. It comes together quickly and can be made ahead for an easy plant-based potluck option. Kids and adults alike love this one. An irresistible mash-up of two comfort-food legends. If you love big Tex-Mex... Continue Reading →
If your kids love chocolate-flavoured breakfasts as much as mine, this chocolate quinoa breakfast is about to become a heavy hitter in your morning rotation. My daughter asks for this probably more than anything else I make, and honestly, I never mind. It’s packed with nourishing quinoa, naturally sweetened, and takes just minutes to prepare.... Continue Reading →
Taco night is always a hit at our house! Sometimes it's cauliflower tacos, some days it's a vegan ground base and other days it's these Super Easy Chipotle Tofu Tacos that land on our plates. This recipe just might be one of the easiest (and tastiest!) meals you’ll ever whip up. They’re ready in under... Continue Reading →