Satay zoodles with tempeh
Satay sauce can be a bit overwhelming, especially if used with thick noodles and root vegetables. I find that using...
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I'm an IT professional with a background in journalism. Creating blogs with WordPress is a hobby and a passion of mine. Vegetarian since 2010, vegan since 2012, when I met Jeff I tempted his taste buds with my cooking and it's been love ever since.
Black bean pasta with smoked jackfruit and zucchini
Jackfruit is so versatile that you can use it as a substitute for most pork recipes and get a low-calorie...
Sicilian lentil balls
These lentil balls are inspired to a traditional recipe from Sicily that’s vegetarian. Here, I have simplified the recipe and made it lighter without sacrificing the flavour. There lentil balls...
Coriander tofu with green peppers
Coriander tofu and green peppers is an aromatic dish that’s light and filling at the same time. Both the tofu and peppers are brushed with an olive oil and coriander...
Lentil-and-roasted-red-pepper salad
This lentil salad takes only five minutes to prepare and is yet so satisfying to see and to eat! With...
Fried “calamari” tofu
If you’ve ever tried fried calamari, you will probably know that they have a very distinctive flavour. This deep-fried tofu...
Vegetable gratin with grilled “chicken”
This easy-to-make dish will save your day and is really scrumptious! The main ingredients are zucchini, sweet bell peppers, and cherry tomatoes. Dice them into small cubes, coat them with...
Vegan “chicken” with peppers and polenta
Chicken with peppers and polenta is a popular stew in different regions of Italy. It can be prepared almost unattended, and it’s a great dish for the entire family. Fresh...
Penne all’arrabbiata
If you’re looking for a spicy pasta dish, you’ll love penne all’arrabbiata (“angry penne”). This is a beloved pasta dish...
Gluten-free banana bread trio
The evolution of banana bread is vegan, gluten-free, and sugar free. And light, super-fluffy, and delicious! So delicious that I...
Christmas dates
Here’s another Italian treat that’s usually enjoyed throughout the Christmas period: stuffed Medjool date. In the original recipe, dates are stuffed with mascarpone cheese and sugar, and then sprinkled with...
Grilled plum salad
This winter salad has it all: it’s warm, full of flavours, light, and filling. Inspired to the French cuisine, it’s made with grilled plums, rocket, and spinach, topped with some...
Maltagliati with roasted pepper cream
Italians are masters of food re-use, especially when it comes to pasta. If you have some lasagna sheets left over...
North African Lentil Soup
North African countries have a unique flair for spices and well-rounded flavours. This North African lentil soup will surprise you...
Potato and zucchini soup
This traditional recipe from Southern Italy is simple and yet delicious. It reminds me of the flavours of my childhood, where the zucchini season was the perfect pretext to prepare...
Squash risotto
There’s nothing that screams « Fall » more than pumpkin and squash, with fragrances like cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and rosemary. Velvety squash goes all too well with the creamy texture...
Banana, peanut-butter, and chocolate chip donuts
Remember our gluten-free baked donuts? These banana, peanut-butter, and chocolate chip donuts are also gluten-free and baked, and they are...
Cabbage and fakon pasta
This dish of humble origin is flavourful, healthy, and quick to prepare. The recipes comes straight up from the culinary tradition of northern Italy, where cabbage is used in many...
Grilled tofu with hemp hearts
The versatility of tofu is what can unleash your creativity in the kitchen. One of our preferred ways to cook it (and to eat it) is by grilling it with...
Roasted-pepper hemp dip
If chickpeas and beans don’t well agree with your digestive system, the choice for middle-eastern dips and spreads is quite...
Spinach and tofu cannelloni
You aren’t a real Italian cuisine connaisseur until you have tried cannelloni, the rolled version of lasagna. As with lasagna,...
Thai noodle stir-fry
Thai noodle stir fry’s are the best: they’re light, tasty, versatiles, and quick to prepare. This vegetable stir fry can be used as a last minute recipe that you can...
Persian baked aubergines
Of all the ways to cook aubergine, this Persian aubergine bake has gained its rightful spot in our personal top ten favorites. Aubergines are cut in half moons, brushed with...
Grilled vegetables lasagna
Grilled vegetables are always a win as an ingredient for bakes dishes. Lasagna is not an exception: by grilling your...
Baked gluten-free donuts
These gluten free donuts are a base recipe that you can use to build your own fabulous creations. Here, I...
Panzanella
Panzanella is a popular salad from the peasant tradition of Tuscany. It uses vegetables and stale bread seasoned in olive oil and red wine vinegar for a filling and satisfying...
Boiled corn on the cob
Boiled corn on the cob is perhaps the most underrated dish in the world: it’s easy to make, it’s fun to eat, and it’s also deliciously addictive! We love the...
Canadian lemon “chicken”
Lemon “chicken” is one of those delicious meals that you can whip up in a blink and make the entire...
Sopa de lentejas
Sopa de lentejas is the Spanish version of lentil soup… and it’s much more than delicious! It features vegan Spanish...
Rosemary and lavender risotto
Cooking with flowers always gives a lot of satisfaction, especially when the result is a delicate and delicious dish like this rosemary and lavender risotto. Lavender became popular in culinary...
Greek pasta salad
This pasta salad will quickly climb your party food top ten. It’s packed with all the seaside flavours of the Mediterranean, with Kumato tomatoes, Kalamata olives, vegan feta cheese, fresh...