I never though I would get obsessed by microbes in my life,.. But I guess it has just happened! In 2022 I got my hands onto the bible of Fermentation. “the Art of fermentation” by Sandor Katz. Intrigued from A to Z, I couldn’t wait to get home and start my fermenting journey. In this…
This dish always gets 100% great feedback. Everybody loves this pumpkin risotto, without the usage of rice. It is the pumpkin which will give the body and structure to this dish. A very tasty and interesting vegan starter for a dinner party! 🥘 Main ingredients Pumpkin (red curry squash or butternut) garlic shallot white wine…
Life would be boring without pickled red onions. I always have them ready in the fridge, to spice up any dishes, snacks, and sandwiches. A ‘must-have’ in your fridge! 🥘 Main ingredients Red onions hot water Apple cider vinegar sugar salt peppercorns Just a few ingredients to make the best condiment. 💭 Tips and thoughts…
These Roasted beetroots have become a very regular treat in our house. We love them! I use them in so many different ways that we never get enough of them. 🥘 Main ingredients Beetroots garlic marjoram thyme salt pepper olive oil balsamic vinegar Only a few ingredients make such a versatile dish! 🥗 Serving suggestions…
Easy to make. Delicious and light. But full of nutrition. Cauliflower rice is a true feel good dish. Great as Lunch or as a side dish! And counts as 1 of your ‘5-a-day’ 🥘 Main ingredients cauliflower coriander mint red onion garlic tomatoes (optional) hazelnuts Spices for spicy hazelnuts 💭 Tips and thoughts This Cauliflower…
This comforting Chinese miso and mushroom soup is easy and quick to make. And super light if you want to watch your calories. 🥘 Main ingredients Mixed fresh mushroom snow peas (or bean sprouts) spring onions miso paste red chilli pepper pak choy vegetable stock sesame seeds parsley Chinese vinegar 💭 Thoughts & tips I…
I love this burnt aubergine (eggplant) curry, the spices mix beautifully with the smoky flavour. And while it is best and easiest to prepare burned aubergine on a gas hob, If you are like me and don’t have a gas hob, I will show you another way! 🥘 Main ingredients aubergines (eggplants) red bell pepper…
The perfect winter food, this vegan shepherd’s pie. It warms you up with all it’s comfort. This recipe is made with the original shepherds pie in mind. I aimed to get the rich, deep umami flavours, while trying to stay close to it’s original basic feel. But of course a 100% plant based. 🥘 Main…
With this festive tarragon croquette you will start your dinner with a great flavour explosion. The earthy and smoky flavours of the puree, matched with the bittersweet flavours of the tarragon. A delicious way to start a dinner party! 🥘 Ingredients The croquette is potato-free, and made with a vegan bechamel sauce. Similar as the…
Ok, not really a recipe, But this strawberry tasting is a great experience for you, your family, or as dessert with your dinner guests. Truly a unique flavour experience which will surprise your guests and they will Love it! 🍓 Ingredients With this ‘recipe’ the Ingredients are simple. Get as many different variations of strawberries,…
A Ratatouille style filo pastry purse, great for a summery lunch. Full of freshness and crunchiness. This filo purse, or in France called an ‘aumônière’ is not only a cute eye-catcher, but also fairly easy to make! Find yourself on a warm sunny Mediterranean coastline with this delicious plant based recipe; 🥘 Main ingredients aubergine…
These vegan meatballs, or as I like to call them Aubiballs, are not only incredible yummy! But because of the oven baking very healthy, and light. Their secret ingredient is the Aubergine (Eggplant). They have an amazing texture, and really, to be honest… I prefer them over the ‘real’ meatballs. Make the perfect weeks-day dinner…
This Zaalouk simply had to be included in my Moroccan ‘travels of taste‘ series. As it is one of the staple foods in Morocco. Therefore you often get it served as a side dish or you might just get a little bowl with a bit of bread to serve as a little dip before the…
You must have noticed that I am a huge fan of this delicious and creamy sauce! Peanut sauce! Also known as Saté sauce. Therefore I have decided to upload one recipe only for the making of the actual sauce. Make the ‘king’ of all sauces with this easy recipe; 🥘Main ingredients peanuts (or shop bought…
I have tried many different veggie burgers, but this one is definitely one of my favourite vegan burger recipes. The texture is perfect for frying or even on your grill or bbq, it does not fall apart. And the smoky flavours really add to the ‘burger experience’. 🥘 Main ingredients brown rice lentils breadcrumbs walnuts…
I love vegan Borscht on a cold winters day! A Super healthy warmer. Borscht is a soup that originated from the Ukraine region. There are many variations in Russia and Poland. Traditionally the soup is made with a bone stock, but for this one we use a vegetable stock. Borscht is a sour soup. The…
This roasted carrot and coriander soup is such a lovely , smooth and comforting soup. Very easy and quick to make. Make it in a big batch and freeze. To always have a good, healthy and flavoursome option ready. 🥘 Main ingredients carrots coriander (cilantro) onion garlic cumin powder coriander powder ginger powder cayenne pepper…
I love Black garlic spelt as a lunch dish. The spelt grain is naturally very nutty, which matches great with the broccoli. It is a very healthy and filling dish. It provides good nutrition and lots of energy to continue your day. 🥘 Main ingredients spelt grain broccoli vegetable stock white wine black garlic thyme…
Sustainable internet usage. How to lower our digital carbon footprint in 2021? Some simple & easy to integrate in your daily life Top Tips; 2020 has been a crazy year for many of us. A year in which a lot of people had to make big adjustments to their daily lives. Suddenly, we all became…
Quick and easy vegan basil pesto. Just blend all ingredients and enjoy! This pesto recipe is a true winner. It is very versatile, and most importantly… liked by all! 🥘 Main ingredients The main ingredients for this vegan pesto recipe are simple, and easy to get. If you don’t have almonds in the house, then…
One of the greatest pleasures when autumn arrives is pumpkins! I always get very excited when the first pumpkins arrive at my local market. My favourite pumpkins are the Potimarron (red kuri squash) and butternut squash , they are deliciously naturally nutty. Great for this pumpkin and chestnut soup! 🥘 Main ingredients Main ingredients; Pumpkin…
I love a good minestrone soup! Some people think it is just a chucked together soup of leftover veggies. But if you get the balance right, this soup can be a high-end-cuisine dish. One thing is sure,.. It is definitely a FEEL GOOD soup! 🥘 Main ingredients Minestrone soup is a hearty Italian vegetable soup,…
While I was researching for my Mediterranean recipe post, I came across this National dish of Egypt. The Koshari! of course this dish had to be included in my Mediterranean food post. It was a great surprise! It is delicious, and will from now on definitely be included in my home food repertoire. So, as…
The Mediterranean, which I call my home and is a foodie’s paradise. The abundance of a large variety of fresh locally grown produce is immense. I never get enough of its sun, its colours and of course the fresh & pure flavours of the Mediterranean cuisine. 16 of my Favourite recipes; 🍅 Mediterranean food; olive…
For me it often ends up being a quick lunch, but of course Stuffed peppers are great as a side dish, or as an added dish to your BBQ event. Here some ideas; Stuffing peppers has been done for many centuries, all around the globe. Bell peppers are a very versatile vegetable, in other words,…
I love making and eating this vegan spanakopita. It really brings those Greek flavours onto your palate. Find yourself on an idealistic Greek island while enjoying this plant based recipe; 🧀 Feta substitute So, originally a Spanakopita is made with Greek feta cheese. In this recipe I use cashews to create a creamy, salty and…
For those who think that you have to miss out on a delicious moussaka if you skip animal protein. Well, here the answer to that. An amazingly rich and creamy vegan moussaka. 🔪 Instructions Meaty without meat… Traditionally a moussaka is made with minced lamb. But lentils (full of proteins) and walnuts make for a…
With this most basic and Authentic hummus recipe you have a great base to start creating your own favourite. With suggestions for your own favourite variation! 🧾 Origans of hummus, base ingredients There is still insufficient evidence to really determine a precise locations to the origins of hummus. All in all we know it has…
This tabbouleh is always a winner! Easy to make and absolutely delicious. Tabbouleh originates from the Eastern Mediterranean area. Traditionally made with bulgur wheat, but some people use semolina instead. It is most often used as part of a mezze, in which multiple small dishes are shared and enjoyed together. 🥘 Main ingredients Which Bulgar…
This roasted red pepper salad is so easy, and quick to make. It is a great little dish to have ready in your fridge. You can add it as a side to your Mediterranean style dishes. Or just enjoy it as a little tapas with some rustic bread. Great as a snack, or add it…
These Mediterranean roasted vegetables are so easy to make, and make for such a delicious lunch, or side dish. 🥘 Main ingredients aubergine courgette red bell pepper (paprika) onion garlic cloves basil leaves quality olive oil balsamic vinegar coarse sea salt / pepper The preparation is very minimal, as most of the work is done…
Salmorejo, one of my favourite Spanish cold soups, or should I say puree? Check out this delicious recipe and decide for yourself the difference between Gazpacho and Salmorejo. 🥘 Ingredients Originally a salmorejo should only be made with; tomatoes, bread, garlic and olive oil. In contrary, for gazpacho you can add cucumber, red bell pepper…
Every Chinese food post should at least have 1 basic fried rice recipe included. It is a staple food in China, especially in the South of China. So I have adjusted this popular dish to create the best vegan fried rice for all fried rice lovers. As well the non-vegan ones will love this. 🥘…
China is such an immense country. Which is why it is pretty much impossible to make only one food post on Vegan Chinese recipes. Throughout the country dishes vary, customs vary, and therefore taste buds vary. But one thing that we can say about the whole of China; It is all about food! This post…
Congee is a staple food in China (and in many other parts of the world). Congee varies considerable by region. In China it can be found under the names of; báizhōu, zhōu or jūk. It is only known as Congee in Hong Kong English. This rice porridge is a great dish to adjust to your…
What a start of the day! These spring onion pancakes, or scallion pancakes are often enjoyed as breakfast in China. Absolutely delicious! I adore them , and often make them at home. I do have to admit that personally I choose to eat them around lunch time. 🥘 Main ingredients All purpose flour water vegetable…
Yummy, super easy and quick Sichuan green beans. In particular great as a side dish, but also as a quick lunch served with some plain white rice. 🥘 Main ingredients green beans vegetable oil chilli paste onion garlic finely ground Sichuan pepper toasted sesame seeds parsley soy sauce rice vinegar fine brown sugar water red…
These Chinese glazed carrots are fabulous as a side dish with a Chinese or Asian style dinner. They are sweet, bitter and pungent because of the use of the Chinese 5-spice mix. 🥘 Main ingredients carrots pearl onions soy sauce brown sugar water vegan butter Chinese 5 spice (check post) chives. This side dish matches…
This Chinese style spicy aubergine (eggplant) salad is very easy and quick to make. It is a great accompaniment to your Chinese themed dinner party. A nice and spicy side dish, in fact I often enjoy it as a simple & quick lunch with some plain white rice. 🥘 Main ingredients Aubergine garlic ginger chilli…
This Udon noodle soup is a Japanese inspired soup. It is an easy, well seasoned comfort soup. For all days of the week. In japan, China and other parts of Asia these types of soups are like a ‘fast food’ meal. You can get them anywhere at any time a day. Many people eat this…
