Berry season is here, despite unseasonally cold weather again, and because I am a sucker for raspberries I made a tray of bakewell tart inspired little vegan raspberry muffins. It’s been months since I baked something – these date sweetened muffins aside – as I went off sugar in January and while I am still very much off sugar for the most part, I now allow myself a treat every now and again – as long as it doesn’t get out of control again....

Once again, Greece has done what it does best. It turned out plenty of beautifully sunny, still days which are designed to be spent on the beach and since I’m on an island, I’m truly spoilt for choice here. Cooking in this hot weather is a bit less enjoyable than normal so I’m all over quick, easy and ideally cold dishes. This one totally fits the bill. There is no real cooking involved and it comes together pretty quickly....

Another cheesecake? I hear you say… I’ve been working on a perfect oil-free cheesecake recipe for so long that now, that I’ve finaly hit the jackpot, I was dying to try other flavours out. As strawberries are in season at the moment, I figured that strawberry cheesecake should be very well received. Once again, it took a few trials to get the amount of agar agar spot on as strawberries have a surprising amount of water in them, it turns out, but I’ve done it....

I don’t know about where you are guys, but with the weather this good, the Greek BBQ and dining ‘al fresco’ season is now officially open. To celebrate we’ve cooked up a new kind of veggie burger, which will keep plant-eating folks happy and their omnivorous friends jealous:). Presenting… Our vegan sweet potato burger… These burgers are delicious, filling and so easy to put together and you can enjoy them one of two ways....

Do you ever just feel like you need some vegetables? After a few too many days of eating out, or going on vacation, or just being busy in general, I often find body asking me – nay, DEMANDING – that I eat vegetables. These wraps are my favorite way to get my body what it needs at these times – or any other time I want to up my intake of healthy veggies!...

Jump to:Vegan Chocolate CookiesVegan Sugar Cookies Spiced Vegan Cookies Vegan Nut Butter CookiesOatmeal Cookies Fruit Based CookiesPumpkin Cookies Vegan Thumbprint CookiesVegan Christmas Cookies Around The World💬 Comments This post contains helpful tips and tricks! If you’re in a rush, please use the “Jump to Recipe” above! Vegan Chocolate Cookies Vegan chocolate cookies? Yes, please! I mean, who wouldn’t want a delicious, chocolatey ooey gooey cookie that just happens to be vegan?...

Breakfast-The most important meal of the day, they say. I am constantly looking for new recipes and thinking of ways to tweak foods for my little ones. If you follow me on social media, then you know what I mean. Have you ever blanked out and wondered what to feed your kids for their next meal? Below are some breakfast (lunch or dinner-I get it… trust me!) options. Mix the following with baby cereal and warm breastmilk or formula....

It’s cold out, how about a nourishing bowl of steaming hot baked beans with cheesy topping and a slice of homemade sourdough? Sign me up!! After many unseasonally warm (and wet) weeks over here, we are finally getting some cold days, which is actually nice – it finally feels like winter to me. I’m continuing with my sugar-free pledge and I am feeling amazing even though it’s only been 11 days – it feels like a brain fog I didn’t know I had shifted… I have started going on long walks around my neighbourhood on the days when I don’t run or go to the gym and that too has been great for my mood and energy levels....

Gluten Free Pasta Salad This pasta salad is sure to please any flavor lover! It is durable for summer picnics, can be made the day before, and tastes great! I made this by the GALLONS for my daughter’s birthday party and it was a total hit for all tastebuds. When I make it at home, I refer to use Gluten Free Pasta and for that reason, I feel a built guilt-free when eating it by the bowl full....

This Beef Chow Mein is made with minced (ground) beef, a whole heap of vegetables (which can be customised to suit your family’s tastes) and a chow mein sauce made with simple pantry ingredients. The flavour profile of this recipe is mild, perfect for all members of the family, flavoured with a hint of garlic, soy sauce and sesame oil. Aside from being outrageously delicious, I can get 4 serves for what I would pay for just one at a restaurant!...

Jump to:SummaryGrowth PatternsFlavor Differences💬 Comments Summary Who isn’t enamored by delicious, dark red tomatoes that veer over into darker purple or even black shades? Black Krim tomatoes are originally from Ukraine (the Isle of Krim in the Black Sea). So, it is relatively well adapted to slightly colder, temperate climates. Black krim tomatoes are a deep, dark red, with brown or green shoulders. Cherokee Purple tomatoes were first cultivated by the Cherokee tribe....

There’s a whole pound and a half of carrots in this recipe, with only four servings. That may seem like almost too many carrots per serving, but when they are cooked to smithereens and pureed to a silky smooth texture, it’s easy to eat a ton of this super healthy veggie. And if you still have a ton of carrots after making this soup, whip up a batch of carrot fries and thank me later....

Carrots and citrus seem to be quintessentially Spring ingredients. Since they also happen to go really well together, I made a simple yet very satisfying carrot salad with citrus dressing that will hopefully grace your tables at some point. This carrot salad is easy to make yet vibrant and flavourful. It brings a dose of colour and freshness to any meal and does really well when made in advance too (we had photoshoot leftovers for dinner the day after and they were still delicious)....

Although made with simple ingredients, there’s a slight twist as I use Thai basil instead of regular basil. If you are new to this herb, its gorgeous, fresh, anise-like flavour will transform an ordinary stir-fry into something truly restaurant-worthy and I highly recommend that you try it! It’s available in many supermarkets and Asian grocery stores, but if you can’t get your hands on it, you can easily substitute it with regular basil....

I absolutely love this dish as it is so nourishing and you can pack in whatever veggies you like – great for using up what’s in the crisper drawer! Even better, it can be on the table in just 25 minutes, from start to finish, and uses only one pan and simple, low-cost pantry ingredients. When I want to make a healthy and satisfying meal but I’m low on energy and time, this is what I turn to as I know everyone will be happy....

This is not the recipe I was planning on releasing today, but I must have angered the kitchen gods as my intended recipe was just not happening. After 12 failed (not complete flops but not the result I set out to achieve either) attempts under my belt, I was exhausted, stressed and cranky cos I had waaaaaay too much sugar while taste testing and because frustration was making me stress eat (something I am working on…)...

Love Snacks? Try: Fruit Chaat, Golgappay Chaat, Kala Chana Chaat, and Keemay Ki Goliyaan. WHAT IS CRISPY PAKISTANI PAKORA? Crispy Pakistani Pakoras is a traditional Pakistani snack. It’s widely popular, especially during the month of Ramadan. They are Pakistani fritters. Pakoras are made of besan (gram flour), whole spices, powdered spices, vegetables, yogurt, pepper, and cilantro. They are fairly easy, deep-fried dish that preserves the inner soft side with a crispier outside....

Variations & Substitutions Vegan egg roll wrappers. Substitute the egg roll wrappers with rice paper wrappers (great gluten-free substitute!) Vegetables. I used shredded cabbage, carrots, and mushrooms for a hearty vegan egg roll filling. Use coleslaw mix if you don’t have fresh cabbage on hand. You can add more veggies like celery, green onions, bell peppers, and sweet potatoes. Tamari sauce. Substitute with soy sauce. Add tofu to make your egg rolls even more satisfying....

Make this side dish today! It pairs well with all types of foods but I like to make it with BBQ foods, burgers, and tacos to elevate the texture of the meal. Perfect addition to recipes like Pan Seared Tandoori Fish or Jeera Chicken. Coleslaw is a dish that is a must have for BBQ gatherings on Memorial Weekend, July 4th, or Labor Day. Serve it with Indian Masala Chicken Wings with Hot Sauce or Grilled Cilantro Chicken Wings....

But mostly gravy. Here is an AWESOME gravy recipe I made with Crispy Oven Roasted Chicken Thighs and mashed potatoes. (See? Promised the recipe was coming soon!) If you are either: a) looking to switch up your gravy beyond the traditional kind for Thanksgiving, or b) needing a yummy vegetarian/vegan gravy option for the holiday, look no further than this Easy Mushroom Gravy. The thing I love about gravy is how versatile it is....