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Daya’s Summer Salad

Imagine a big bowl of fresh picked salad greens sprinkled with asiago cheese, nuts, and dressing, glistening in the late afternoon sun. Very refreshing on a hot day. Try garnishing with fresh red raspberries or sliced strawberries. SERVES 6 Ingredients…

Sweet & Sour Tofu

This recipe is so easy and delicious. Try serving it over a steaming bowl of brown rice with a side of crisp, stir fried bok choi or gai lan. Try it tonight! SERVES 8-10 Ingredients: 2 lb tofu 2 Tbsp…

Kitcheree – comfort food, Centre-style

Kitcharee is a favourite dish of guests and Karma Yogis alike. It’s a combination of mung beans, rice and spices that warms and nourishes. It is also easy to prepare and just plain delicious. Ingredients: SERVES 8-10 6 Tbsp ghee…

Recipe: Miso ginger dressing

A big bowl of freshly harvested salad greens is a staple on the buffet table at the Centre, sometimes ornately decorated with glorious flower petals, beet and carrot mandalas, other times with a simple side of fresh, homemade sprouts. You…

Silken Chocolate Pudding

Absolutely delicious! You must use the best Belgian chocolate to ensure complete success. INGREDIENTS: Serves 8-10 4 1/2 cups (1.08 L) silken tofu (3 boxes) 2/3 cup (160 mL) Belgian chocolate chunks 1 tsp (5 mL) vanilla extract METHOD: Melt…

Roasted Roots

An easy, warming meal that prepares itself while you finish writing the Great Canadian Novel. Use any combination you like of your favourite root vegetables. INGREDIENTS: Serves 4-6 as a main or side dish. 2 cups (480mL) coarsely chopped leeks…

Sid’s Tofu Scramble

A spicy alternative to eggs, great with buttered rye or sourdough rye toast or rolled in a tortilla. Sid, our local jalapeno aficionado, swears this recipe came down from the ancient Aztecs, revealed to him in a vision. INGREDIENTS: SERVES…

Golden Squash Soup

It’s squash eating season once again, and while you may not have a whole store room full of butternut, delicata or acorn squash like we do, they are abundant and delicious at this time of year. This simple soup is…