Crispy Quinoa Fritters (plus a visit to the Delicious Food Show)

Quinoa fritters are a great thing to make during the week because they’re easy, generally quick, and reheat really well. Quinoa is such a great staple for vegetarians. One serving (a 1/4 cup) has 15% of your daily iron, 6g of protein and a good amount of fibre. It’s also very affordable and low-cal if…

One Year Blogiversary!

Hello everyone! This past year has been my first year of blogging, and it’s been rewarding to say the least. I started up The Vegetarian Ginger one year ago because I liked cooking, liked taking photos and truthfully, I wanted something to show in a portfolio for jobs. As I kept on writing and cooking…

Cumin and Sesame Chickpea Soup

Last Christmas my aunt bought me the Canadian Living cookbook called ‘The Vegetarian Collection’ and this was one of the first recipes I tried out of it. It’s vegan, gluten-free and easy to make. I only altered a few small things (like adding more sesame oil) and otherwise followed it word-for-word. It works perfectly every…