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There are a lot of untruths floating around about tofu. Cooking with it is about so much more than trying to alter its perfectly wonderful natural texture. First and most important lesson: season it well. This Southwestern Grilled Tofu is one of our absolute favourites- on its own, in tacos, or even in a sandwich!

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Summer is in full swing and that means our first garden is giving us a never-ending supply of delightful herbs. These tiny Lemon Thyme Cookies are simple to make but pack a big punch with one of our absolute favourite flavours!

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It was our absolute pleasure last week to feed the farmers at our local farmers' market!  Feeding people is a labour of love as far as I'm concerned and who better to share that with than the people who grow our food?

We had some requests for a recipe for this Green Apple and Quinoa Coleslaw, so here it is!

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Perogies (x) are a staple in my hometown of Winnipeg and we couldn't be any happier to have finally locked down a vegan recipe. Three filling options are included - because who doesn't love a variety of delectable dumplings?!

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Our first recipe using something we grew in our very first garden! Chervil is a delightful and delicate French herb - perfect for an early summer pesto. This Chervil Pesto is a fresh twist on a classic.

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Notre première recette élaboré à partir d'herbes de notre propre jardin ! Le cerfeuil est au premier rang de ce pesto estivale.

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It's been a long while since we posted a new cupcake recipe! These Rosewater Cupcakes with Halva Buttercream are so special; surprising, delicate and full of exciting, possibly brand-new-to-you flavours! We love them and think you will, too.

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Risotto is the perfect one pot meal. This Roasted Beet Risotto is a gorgeous, ruby red colour, making it perfect for a special occasion or to brighten up the most mundane Monday! Risotto really is easy, even if we've been misled into thinking it's too hard to make at home. We included the greens into this one, so you've got everything you need for dinner in there!

Includes an update on our very first year of container gardening!

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We're having so much fun making our own curry powders these days! This Trinidadian-inspired stew is luscious, silky and so satisfying - not to mention close to our hearts. We hope you'll give this Pumpkin and Tofu Stew a try sometime soon, as it's definitely a new regular here.

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Today we have a delightful Orange and Lavender-Thyme Syrup Loaf Cake, ideal for the end-of-winter doldrums. Featuring the gorgeous citrus fruit available in winter and the delicate spring-like flavour of lavender and thyme, a slice of this pretty cake is perfect with a simple mug of green tea or a complex gin cocktail.

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We have a soft spot for updating old fashioned recipes and this one was a real crowd-pleaser at our Thanksgiving dinner. Ruby red cranberries and pine green pumpkin seeds cover a sharp and savoury Festive Vegan Cheese Ball - making it the perfect appetizer for all your holiday gatherings.

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We're in the last quarter of Leafy Cauldron's Year of the Cookie and we couldn't be more excited about this recipe! Sweet vanilla is elevated by a hint of peppermint in this unbelievably buttery, melt-in-your-mouth, adorable new Vanilla Mint Funfetti Cookie (x)!

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An autumnal approach to the classic palate cleansing side salad; this features earthy root vegetables, sweet roasted garlic and is topped with a refreshing preserved lemon dressing - This Roasted Carrot and Beet Salad with Lemon Confit Dressing (x) is complex, beautiful, jewel-toned and delightfully rich. Recette également en français !

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We've finally made it to autumn! We couldn't be happier to be entering the season from which we derive all of our considerable power! This Ratatouille Pizza (x) is about as much fun as anyone can have with their dinner featuring an incredibly vast array of colourful and delightful autumn vegetables!

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Judging by the closet full of jam and tomatoes we have, it seems we've suddenly become immersed in the world of preserving and we couldn't be happier about it! If you've got a basket of pears and an hour's worth of free time, this Pear, Boubon and Vanilla Jam (x) the ideal way to get through them and live a more fulfilling life (by way of preserve-making, of course)!

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We made our absolute favourite French dish for dinner! The season is just right for homemade ratatouille (x), so get to the market and make this ultimate vegetable classic as soon as you can!

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One of my oldest and most beloved recipes is now up! A tribute to one of my oldest friends and an extremely easy and tasty meal; you can always use another lentil recipe, so give Valeria’s Lentil Soup (x) a try today!

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This super special sugar cookie features a subtle floral flavour of pink peppercorn which serves to highlight the complexity of grapefruit! The Year of the Cookie won't be nearly as fun for you without these melt-in-your-mouth gems! Our Grapefruit and Pink Peppercorn Cookies (x) are up on https://leafycauldron.net/ now!

Try something new today, you'll be a happier person for it.