And ‘bam’ just like that, winter is coming…can you feel that chill in the air, the sun is low in the sky, and the leaves are starting to swirl in the blustering winds. If you are feeling the cold and are in need of some low-effort comfort, I have a perfect recipe for you today – vermicelli noodles. This simple bowl of noodles has been one of my favourite lately....

What is curry? I usually don’t go into a lot of history on my posts (no stories of my old grandmother’s dog that reminds me a specific cookie, I promise!) But in this instance, it’s actually good to understand where curry comes from in order to best understand what it tastes like. So read on to learn more about the different types of curry and what each curry tastes like so you can pick out the ones you want to try!...

Preparing stuffed vegetables has a long tradition in almost all of the Mediterranean countries. If you’ve ever been to Greece, I’m sure the Greeks did not let you leave without trying yemista or dolmades first 😉 . They are hospitable like that! Yemista (pronounced ‘gemista’) is a classic dish of summer vegetables stuffed with rice. Tomatoes and peppers are probably the most popular and while this dish is often vegetarian, it’s rarely vegan as there is kefalograviera cheese in the filling....

This post contains helpful tips and tricks! If you’re in a rush, please use the “Jump to Recipe” above! Variations & Substitutions Zucchini. Use fresh, medium or large zucchini. Vegetable stock. Use homemade or store-bought vegetable broth. Onion. Yellow or white onions work best for their sweetness. Garlic. Make sure to use a fresh garlic clove. Croutons. You can also use gluten-free croutons. Fresh herbs. Garnish with more fresh rosemary, basil, or parsley....

It should NOT be filled with stress! We are one week away from the Big Day. If you are hosting Thanksgiving this year, or are bringing something to Thanksgiving dinner, fear not! There are many, many dishes you can make ahead of time and either re-heat or serve at room temperature when next Thursday comes. Here are some of my favorites! Appetizers and Munchies This Fig and Olive Tapenade tastes like heaven, tried and true....

VIDEO WHAT’S HOMEMADE ACHARI MASALA? 3-Minute Homemade Achari Masala is a flavorful delight with all its glory of tangy-ness. Your store runs will become obsolete once you realize the powdered and whole spices in your kitchen cabinet can make this. Check out other quick and easy spice blends like Karahi Masala, Biryani Masala, Dahi Bara Masala. HOW LONG DOES THE MASALA LAST AND HOW MUCH TO USE? This masala should be good for 6-8 months....

This post contains helpful tips and tricks! If you’re in a rush, please use the “Jump to Recipe” above! Jump to:📋 Ingredients & variations👩🏽‍🍳 Top tips and troubleshooting 🍴 Eight ways to eat pesto (beyond pasta)📖 Recipe💬 Comments Pesto (meaning, “pounded” in Italian) has become a catch all word used to describe many different things today. It originated in Italy as a mortar-and-pestle ground, coarse sauce made of basil, pine nuts, garlic, Parmesan, and olive oil....

Hope are having a peachy week, guys! Mine has been good so far. Mainly because my mental health has improved considerably and everything else has followed suit. It’s only Wednesday and I’ve already shot two new recipes and I have a strong idea for the third one. I am trusting my instincts more this week instead of talking myself out of things and second guessing myself like I tend to do when my self-confidence dips and negative self talk takes over....

While I am tinkering with some indulgent Christmas dessert and mains recipes in the background, today I have got a simple yet delicious recipe for you – cheesy Brussels sprouts with vegan bacon. This dish is easy and delightful, perfect as a side or when combined with creamy pasta, it makes for a very satisfying cold weather dinner – this was in fact my today’s lunch. These cheesy Brussels sprouts with vegan bacon are easy to make, full of flavour and make for a beautiful vegan and gluten-free Christmas dinner side too....

At last, summer is here! This week the temperature in Bristol cranked up to 30 degrees Celsius (86° F) and we are all melting, completely unaccustomed to such level of heat. The heat made me think of making something similar to this coffe-flavoured slice that kept us cool a couple of summers ago and that’s how this cold matcha slice recipe came about. This cold matcha slice is perfect if you feel like a small cold treat now and then as it keeps really well....

Greetings from Krakow guys, where I am based this week. The sun is shining and I’m about to head off for a run along the Vistula river. It’s unseasonably warm here this week and, to my great surprise, food market stalls are laden with beautiful, locally grown tomatoes in all shades of red. I won’t lie to you, I’m enjoying the weather, although the awareness of what this unseasonal amount of sunshine is caused by and symptomatic of is definitely a bit of a killjoy....

Today, I’m sinking my teeth into my favourite lunch of late: crispy Vietnamese pancakes (banh xeo) deep filled with a range of colourful veggies, homemade mung bean sprouts and fresh herbs with a side of tangy dipping sauce. They are heavenly, naturally gluten-free and very easy to put together too. The key to getting them right is making sure that the pan is almost smoking hot before pouring the batter and leaving them alone for approximately 2 minutes on each side....

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 Ten minute recipe. Hard to beat the convenience. Spiralize or julienne some daikon and carrots, make the dressing, and you’re in business. Great when served cold, and for make ahead. This recipe is super easy to put together but also to make in bulk. It tastes great chilled....

WHAT IS ALOO METHI? Easy Pakistani-Style Aloo Methi (Stovetop) is a potato and fresh Fenugreek curry. It’s a Pakistani dinner recipe. Aloo Methi is a comfort food. This recipe originated in North India and made its way to Pakistan. My grandmother on my dad’s side made the most amazing Aloo Methi and passed the recipe to my mom, who then shared it with me. Aloo Methi requires staple seasoning and spices from the pantry....

What is Kung Pao Chicken? Kung Pao Chicken is a stir-fry. It doesn’t have a lot of sauce but the flavors gather in your mouth to give you an unique taste. Kung Pao chicken is a spicy stir-fried Chinese dish with chicken, dried red chili peppers, peanuts and vegetables of your choice. This is originated by Sichuan Province of China. Although, it’s originally a Chinese dish, It’s widely popular in America....

This post contains helpful tips and tricks! If you’re in a rush, please use the “Jump to Recipe” above! 💡 What is Mexican street corn salad? Mexican street corn salad, also known as esquites, is a popular Mexican dish made with grilled corn kernels mixed with mayonnaise, sour cream, chili powder, lime juice, cotija cheese, and often cilantro and green onions. It’s a flavorful and refreshing side dish or appetizer!...

With Thanksgiving fast approaching, I am reminded that annual winter festivities are about to commence. I decided to open with a simple recipe for mushroom galette, which makes for a delicious vegan side or main if you are hosting a few vegans at your predominantly not vegan table. I am a fan of galettes as they are easy to make, very easy to scale up or down – you can double the recipe if you wanted to cater to more people and you don’t have to worry about having the right tin size in your cupboard....

For a long while, our plan for August was to take care of our living room. We planned to strip the wallpaper off the walls, take apart the uber ugly inbuilt cupboards, patch and paint the walls and the woodwork and have the original wooden floors, that we were lucky to find under a horrible carpet, restored by professionals. But as we talked about doing all that we suddenly realised that what we really want to do as well is have a bit more of an open space living arrangement downstairs....

Hello everyone! I’m sorry for a bit of a radio silence, but I was so exhausted after a month of renovating that I needed a few days to recuperate once I got back home. It was quite a stressful month and the renovation took a week longer than I planned, but I am done at last – the keys are with the estate agent and I hope that the place sells quickly....

I have decided to do a very easy peasy chocolate mousse recipe that will make you scream “OH MY GOOD GOD!!!” lol. This Chocolate Mousse is a soft prepared food that consists air bubble to give it a light airy texture if you follow my instructions. I can’t even tell you how airy the texture is. you will be AMAZED! I know it’s seems like lots of steps but it will be so worth it plus it’s so easy....