by andreadocherty.rd@gmail.com | Jan 10, 2018 | Sports Nutrition, Uncategorized, Vegetarian/Vegan
One major trend as we head into 2018 is Plant Based Eating. You can definitely expect to see even more vegan and vegetarian options in grocery stores and restaurants. Can plant based eating be good for athletes? If it is well planned to meet nutrient needs, it can be...
by andreadocherty.rd@gmail.com | Jan 8, 2018 | Batch Cooking/Meal Prep, Lunch/Dinner, Uncategorized, Vegetarian/Vegan
This is by far one of my favourite recipes and when we made this during a cooking class, it was a hit with everyone. The smell of the tofu cooking peanut sauce is enough to make you steal a taste before assembling the bowls. If you are new to cooking with tofu, this...
by andreadocherty.rd@gmail.com | Oct 26, 2017 | Lunch/Dinner, Uncategorized, Vegetarian/Vegan
Have you tried Tempeh yet? I find most clients that come to me have heard of tofu, but not tempeh! Like tofu, tempeh is also made from soybeans but they are fermented. While tofu is smooth and one consistency, tempeh is more dry, firmer and somewhat chewy. It has a...
by andreadocherty.rd@gmail.com | Oct 16, 2017 | Dessert, Uncategorized, Vegetarian/Vegan
What do you do when you have a bunch of ripe avocados and bananas? Bake! I adapted a recipe I have made in the past just like this by adding some flour to it. This helped the cookies to thicken up better. I used chickpea flour because I had been on a kick trying to...
by andreadocherty.rd@gmail.com | Oct 13, 2017 | Batch Cooking/Meal Prep, Lunch/Dinner, Uncategorized, Vegetarian/Vegan
Well, its that time of year now where I’m going to be using my crockpot much more frequently! With the cooler weather coming, I’m craving stews, chilli and soup. This recipe is very quick to throw together and will leave your house smelling amazing! You...
by andreadocherty.rd@gmail.com | Oct 6, 2017 | Batch Cooking/Meal Prep, Lunch/Dinner, Side Dish, Uncategorized, Vegetarian/Vegan
Bean salads are a staple in my meal prep! You can use brown rice in place of the quinoa or another type of whole grain if you prefer. This dish is vegan but still a great source of protein coming from the quinoa, black beans and hemp seeds (if you choose to add...