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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.

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Satay zoodles with tempeh

Cooking Time: 20 minutes
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Satay sauce can be a bit overwhelming, especially if used with thick noodles and root vegetables. I find that using...

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January 24, 2021
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Black bean pasta with smoked jackfruit and zucchini

Cooking Time: 15 minutes
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Jackfruit is so versatile that you can use it as a substitute for most pork recipes and get a low-calorie...

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January 23, 2021
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Sicilian lentil balls

Cooking Time: 40 minutes
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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...

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January 17, 2021
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Coriander tofu with green peppers

Cooking Time: 45 minutes
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  • Fusion Fusion
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...

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December 21, 2020
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Lentil-and-roasted-red-pepper salad

Cooking Time: 5 minutes
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This lentil salad takes only five minutes to prepare and is yet so satisfying to see and to eat! With...

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December 21, 2020
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Fried “calamari” tofu

Cooking Time: 20 minutes
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If you’ve ever tried fried calamari, you will probably know that they have a very distinctive flavour. This deep-fried tofu...

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December 21, 2020
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Vegetable gratin with grilled “chicken”

Cooking Time: 40 minutes
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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...

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December 21, 2020
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Vegan “chicken” with peppers and polenta

Cooking Time: 50 minutes
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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...

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December 21, 2020
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Penne all’arrabbiata

Cooking Time: 15 minutes
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If you’re looking for a spicy pasta dish, you’ll love penne all’arrabbiata (“angry penne”). This is a beloved pasta dish...

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November 29, 2020
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Gluten-free banana bread trio

Cooking Time: 50 minutes
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The evolution of banana bread is vegan, gluten-free, and sugar free. And light, super-fluffy, and delicious! So delicious that I...

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November 24, 2020
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Christmas dates

Cooking Time: 10 minutes
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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...

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November 23, 2020
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Grilled plum salad

Cooking Time: 15 minutes
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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...

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November 23, 2020
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Maltagliati with roasted pepper cream

Cooking Time: 20 minutes
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Italians are masters of food re-use, especially when it comes to pasta. If you have some lasagna sheets left over...

Simona

November 23, 2020
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North African Lentil Soup

Cooking Time: 30 minutes
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North African countries have a unique flair for spices and well-rounded flavours. This North African lentil soup will surprise you...

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November 22, 2020
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Potato and zucchini soup

Cooking Time: 30 minutes
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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...

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October 19, 2020
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Squash risotto

Cooking Time: 30 minutes
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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...

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October 10, 2020
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Stracotto

Cooking Time: 1 hour and 5 minutes
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Stracotto («extra cooked») is an Italian stew made with a base of tomatoes, cabbage, and meat. In this vegan version,...

Simona

October 10, 2020
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Banana, peanut-butter, and chocolate chip donuts

Cooking Time: 40 minutes
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Remember our gluten-free baked donuts? These banana, peanut-butter, and chocolate chip donuts are also gluten-free and baked, and they are...

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October 10, 2020
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Cabbage and fakon pasta

Cooking Time: 20 minutes
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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...

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October 7, 2020
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Grilled tofu with hemp hearts

Cooking Time: 15 minutes
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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...

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October 7, 2020
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Roasted-pepper hemp dip

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If chickpeas and beans don’t well agree with your digestive system, the choice for middle-eastern dips and spreads is quite...

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September 15, 2020
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Spinach and tofu cannelloni

Cooking Time: 55 minutes
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You aren’t a real Italian cuisine connaisseur until you have tried cannelloni, the rolled version of lasagna. As with lasagna,...

Simona

September 14, 2020
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Thai noodle stir-fry

Cooking Time: 20 minutes
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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...

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September 14, 2020
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Persian baked aubergines

Cooking Time: 50 minutes
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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...

Simona

September 13, 2020
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Grilled vegetables lasagna

Cooking Time: 1 hour
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  • Italian Italian
Grilled vegetables are always a win as an ingredient for bakes dishes. Lasagna is not an exception: by grilling your...

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September 13, 2020
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Baked gluten-free donuts

Cooking Time: 40 minutes
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  • Canadian Canadian
  • UK UK
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These gluten free donuts are a base recipe that you can use to build your own fabulous creations. Here, I...

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September 12, 2020
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Panzanella

Cooking Time: 15 minutes
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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...

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August 31, 2020
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Boiled corn on the cob

Cooking Time: 5 minutes
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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...

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August 31, 2020
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Canadian lemon “chicken”

Cooking Time: 15 minutes
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Lemon “chicken” is one of those delicious meals that you can whip up in a blink and make the entire...

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August 31, 2020
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Sopa de lentejas

Cooking Time: 45 minutes
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  • Spanish Spanish
Sopa de lentejas is the Spanish version of lentil soup… and it’s much more than delicious! It features vegan Spanish...

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August 26, 2020
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Rosemary and lavender risotto

Cooking Time: 25 minutes
  • Mains
  • Italian Italian
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...

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August 24, 2020
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Greek pasta salad

Cooking Time: 15 minutes
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  • Greek Greek
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...

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August 24, 2020
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