Curried Autumn Squash Lentil Stew

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Hello! And welcome to week three of Vegan Tuesdays! I am thrilled that you’ve stopped by. I have an extremely yummy fall stew to share with you today.  When I was younger, my mom made a lot of stews during the fall. Her stews were hearty, filling and warm – perfect after a long day of school. I used to really look forward to fall, because mom also began baking again. She would often take the summers off from baking, but then would make up for lost time in the fall. Cinnamon buns, apple pies, fresh baked bread, cookies…Mmm! Mom…

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Canadian Maple Baked Beans

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As I have mentioned before, I was an incredibly picky eater as a kid. My poor mom had to contend with me not only avoiding most meat products, but also with me avoiding a lot of fruits and vegetables. She was always worried about me not getting enough protein. She would often feed me yummy peanut butter sandwiches, which I loved – unless she tried to be sneaky and put the peanut butter on whole wheat bread. *hah* I used to HATE whole grains. Thank goodness time has changed that. Another way mom would ensure I was getting enough protein…

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Butternut Squash Nut Burgers with Roasted Garlic Aioli

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Welcome to week two of Vegan Tuesdays! So glad you stopped by again this week to see what I have to share. I definitely think you’ll love this recipe! :) It’s perfect to bridge the gap between summer and fall. And so my quest for the perfect homemade veggie burger continues. Next up, this delicious vegan fall-inspired butternut squash nut burger. These burgers were fantastic and included a number of my favourite things – namely butternut squash, quinoa and pumpkin seeds. Yum! A few years back, I tried this burger for the first time at a great local restaurant called Fresh…

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