I always like to have a batch of enchiladas ready to go in my freezer. Who doesn’t? When you discover them, on that inevitable cold winter evening when you have NO IDEA what to make for dinner, it’s like finding gold. But it’s better than gold. Because it’s enchiladas! I served these to my family right away, because they were too delicious to stash in my freezer. But next time I make them, you better believe I’m making a double batch and storing one away....

I’ve had a hankering for pain perdu (French toast) and homemade burgers lately so I’ve decided to make myself some ‘buttery’ vegan brioche buns first. They are not hard to make and really delicious – better than anything you could buy in most places – unless you are lucky enough to live near an artisanal vegan bakery. Traditional brioche dough is essentially a bread dough enriched with prolific quantities of eggs and butter....

Hope your weekend is peachy! Ours is really quite hot and humid as Bristol is having a mini heatwave right now. If you feel like a simple yet delicious weekend bake, may I interest you in these tangy vegan cheesecake bars studded with jammy blueberries? These vegan cheesecake bars with blueberries are really easy to make and absolutely to die for. I tested them on Duncan’s kayaking mates, none of whom are vegan and (by the sound of things) they are not even sure what vegan means 🙂 – they loved them and did not realise these were made with something other than cheese....

While the cold and flu season is here, I won’t go down without a fight. This vegan chicken soup is actually something I came up with when Duncan felt on the cusp of getting a cold lately. I figured that while I can’t make him an actual chicken soup, I can make a soup packed with plant goodness that could claim just as much of a healing power. This vegan chicken soup is not complicated but it’s really comforting and it quicky become our household staple....

While summer in Greece probably stretches a bit further than in most of Europe, our weather has also turned recently. It is still fairly warm, but really, really windy, which is the taste of impending winter, Greek island-style. In some ways, winter here is quite tough. After the craze of summer, the place gets so empty and shut down that it would be depressing if not for the amazing nature around us....

People who are new to veganism tend to get really worried when making cakes without eggs, but I personally never found that to be an issue. What is far trickier is my opinion is certain types of icing that we are used to having with certain types of cakes. I realised that while I have several carrot cake recipes on the website, they all use alternative ingredients and I have not yet made one that is as close as possible to the traditional – layered and topped with vegan cream cheese frosting – so I decided that it’s high time I did that (the recipe is here…)...

Are you an all or nothing kind of person? I certainly am. If I decide to pour myself into something, I do it wholeheartedly and with total oblivion. I tend to set really high standards for myself and I’m almost never happy with the results. It’s exhausting and not realistic to always have such high expectations of yourself, sometimes just ‘showing up’ – on a yoga mat, lacing up your trainers or simply doing the best you can in any area of your life (rather than talking yourself out of doing it at all) is what is called for....

It’s Duncan who you’ve got to thank for this recipe. He was on me to veganise Portuguese custard tarts for a long time, while I was somewhat reluctant. I don’t know why… I guess given how much the traditional recipe relies on dairy and eggs, I just didn’t think the taste would be anything to write home about… Boy, I was so wrong! These puppies are aaaammmaaazing and I don’t make proclamations like this lightly....

This weekend, we are finalising our paint choice for the living room as builders will start knocking down the dividing wall on Monday. I realise that I have made some bold claims about painting the room dark teal, then I moved on to just middle of the road (known as midtone in paint speak 😉 ) blue or blue-green and now I’ve done the exact opposite and retreated to safe greys....

I needed a breather from all the sweet stuff my kitchen has been busy churning out lately so I’ve decided to regale you with a deliciously savoury and appropriately Christmassy appetizer today – vegan stuffed mushrooms. For me, mushrooms always remind me of home and the comfort of my mum’s cooking. One dish that I am particularly fond of is dead simple yet insanely delicious – whole mushroom caps pan-fried in a generous amount of – I’m ashamed to admit – butter....

Happy weekend, guys! When I was planning this renovation I was hoping to be back home by now but, unfortunately, things are taking longer than expected (they always do with DIY, don’t they?) and I’m staying here for another week. It’s still going to be struggle to get everything I wanted to get done. Today I’ve started tackling a bit of a scary job, the kitchen. It’s scary cos the ceiling is too high for me to reach comfortably while standing on a ladder and because the walls are really badly stained with grease....

So we have finally become home owners! Something we’ve been dreaming of for a long time. After a week of triaging, packing things into boxes, cleaning, moving, cleaning again and unpacking, we finally have a liveable setup, despite sleeping on a mattress on the floor and lunching on the dining room step from a makeshift cardboard table. We are bone tired yet happy and relieved that everything has gone more or less to plan....

While I am not a massive soup eater at any other time of the year, winter is an exception. Being someone who appears to feel cold quite easily and acutely, I crave all the comfort I can get. This year we have been literally living on one particular type of soup that we both enjoy (we have quite different soup tastes…) and which I have been making on repeat every two days or so for weeks at a time....

This post contains helpful tips and tricks! If you’re in a rush, please use the “Jump to Recipe” above! 💭 Why you’ll love this recipe Packed with fresh vegetables. This pot pie is filled with carrots, potatoes, celery, and other hearty veggies for a healthy meal that’s big on flavor. Easy to assemble. This recipe has a fairly easy prep and can be made in under an hour, making it perfect for busy days....

TABLE OF CONTENTS What is a spicy red garlic chutney/Lehsun ki chutney? Video Ingredients How to prepare it? What to pair this chutney with? Why add vinegar to this chutney? How to store it? How long will this chutney last? The Recipe WHAT IS A SPICY RED GARLIC CHUTNEY/? 5-Minute Spicy Red Garlic Chutney / Lehsun ki chutney is one of Pakistan’s most famous condiments/dips. Even the simplest pleasures can delight an entire cuisine - it’s simply made of garlic, long dried red chili peppers, and a few other ingredients....

💭 Why you’ll love this recipe Inspired by Anthony Bourdain’s favorite cacio e pepe in Rome: This is a recipe I first learned to make when I lived in Rome, from Anthony Bourdain’s favorite restaurant. Uses only three ingredients: Traditional and authentic cacio e pepe does not use butter or cream. True to that, this recipe uses just three ingredients. Comes together in under 30 minutes: This recipe is as quick as it’s delicious, so it’s perfect for a quick weeknight meal or your next date night!...

An authentic alfredo sauce focuses on simple, good-quality ingredients that, when combined, create something really divine. Did I mention there is barely any prep? For the sauce, all you need to do is cut some butter into cubes and grate some parmesan before this pasta magically comes together. Although I guarantee you will not miss the cream, I have added optional instructions for those of you who can’t bear the thought of not adding it....

This post contains helpful tips and tricks! If you’re in a rush, please use the “Jump to Recipe” above! 💭 Why you’ll love this recipe This soup is an absolutely delicious and nourishing dish that packs a punch of Indian spices, vegetables, and other ingredients. Make sure to check out my Instant Pot Mulligatawny soup if you’re looking for a pressure-cooker version. The story goes that British soldiers in India would demand a soup at the start of every meal, and the Tamil cooks serving them, watered down the local pepper water stew....

If you love garlic and spice, then give this delicious recipe a try. My favorite salmon for this recipe is the Trader Joe’s Salmon in BBQ cut. The end result is flavorful, flaky, and delicious. Don’t have a Trader Joe’s near? Give your favorite salmon an upgrade with this recipe. It will be just as delicious! Ingredients salmon filets with skin, Trader Joe’s Salmon is my favorite!garlicchili pepper of choicecoarse saltcoarse black pepperextra virgin olive oilgarlic powder (optional)...

This post contains helpful tips and tricks! If you’re in a rush, please use the “Jump to Recipe” above! 💭 Why you’ll love this recipe Two ingredient, ten minute recipe, but super versatile. I could probably just stop here and it’ll speak for itself. But I literally put this on everything - sandwiches, tacos, salads. Great way to use up fresh or frozen basil. I love freezing basil when it’s in abundance during the summer, and use it in this condiment later during the year when it’s not in season!...