UK vegan recipe weekend – part 2! As summer fades and the last of the blackberries cling to the hedgerows, it’s the perfect time to whip up a simple and refreshing dessert – a blackberry fool. Whether you’ve managed to forage the last of the …
Leaving behind Africa, we are traveling now to an island which has influenced many countries worldwide with its cuisine: England. Being a nation of big power and strong will to conquer, England has become the mother kitchen of countries like Australia and New Zealand, which …
Jollof rice, also known as Thieboudienne in Senegal and Riz gras in Burkina Faso, is much more than just a dish — it’s a cultural icon that tells the story of West Africa’s cuisine. There are countless recipes, with each family and each country adding …
West Africa – what treasures we find there! Its cuisine is a rich tapestry of exotic and grounded flavors. One great dish is Peanut or Groundnut Soup, which has different names depending on which country in West Africa you visit. In Senegal it is called …
These vegan ravioli are made with a simple eggless pasta dough that is easy to prepare and perfect for a plant-based diet. The filling combines a delicate homemade almond ricotta with briefly boiled baby spinach, creating a creamy and satisfying bite. Topped with a drizzle …
Erdäpfelpuffer, often simply called “Puffer,” are a beloved Austrian dish made from grated potatoes mixed with flour and traditionally egg, then fried until golden brown and crispy at the edges. This simple yet delicious dish is a staple on many family tables in Austria, celebrated …
Recently, I finally took the plunge into vegan cheesecake baking — long overdue! 😊 Instead of making a traditional cheesecake, which requires a hefty amount of cream cheese, I decided to put my own spin on it and make a cheese tart, incorporating some apples …
The next Greek recipe made vegan that I’d like to present is Sokolatopita, a traditional Greek chocolate cake. If you’ve visited Greece or enjoyed Greek food in restaurants around the world, you probably know that Greek desserts are often soaked in super-sweet syrup—something that can …
Γεια σας όλοι! Yia sas óli! As our vegan culinary journey continues, we make a culinary stop in Greek cuisine — one of the most beloved and celebrated cuisines of Mediterranean Europe. While traditionally known for its meat-based dishes, Greek cuisine also offers a wealth …
We have our last day of this experimental African cuisine made vegan week, and something has been missing so far … SOSATIES. South African (apricot) kebabs. These traditional South African skewers, particularly popular in Cape Malay cuisine, are marinated in a fragrant mixture of spices, …
Today, we present you a fine chinese inspired vegan dish, using plant-based “pork” (soy chunks) as protein basis, pieces of fresh pineapple as the sweetness adding component, all combined with a delicious homemade Sweet and Sour Sauce and served on a simple rice. Why sweet …
Sweet and sour sauce – what a delight, especially when homemade! This staple in Chinese cuisine has a history tracing back thousands of years ago, when it was still simply a fish sauce. Over time, it has become a favorite in kitchens worldwide, especially when …
We love making our own fresh fruit juice from time to time, choosing from whatever fruits are available in the house and satisfying our spontaneous cravings. However, when it comes the time to wash the dishes, my husband would often stop me and say, “You …
Today, I would like to introduce you to a refreshing summer drink made with a unique tea from South Africa: Rooibos. Rooibos, pronounced “ROY-boss,” is a naturally caffeine-free herbal tea that has been enjoyed for centuries by the indigenous people of South Africa. It is …
As we continue to explore South African cuisine, I came up with the idea of using the leftover stywe pap from yesterday to make some crunchy croquettes and combine them with steamed broccoli and a nice white sauce. In South Africa, there’s a dish known …
South Africa — our next destination! This country is deeply appreciated for its rich diversity in culture, people, places, climates, and food. Moving beyond the idea of separation that once dominated this nation for so many years, we can now truly recognize and celebrate …
Olá everyone! Today, I’d like to share a delightful pudding recipe that I created in a spontaneous moment, inspired by a beautiful friendship. Over the past months, we’ve been living in the remote and stunning mountains of northern Portugal. Lately, we faced an unexpected challenge: …
We made doughnuts, more commonly spelled “donuts”, lately and were delighted! Even if there is no significant difference between these sweets and Austrian traditional “Krapfen”, I like to give this recipe the name Donuts. I have the tendency to find the most simple and natural …
There are incredibly many possible variations on a quiche, it is wonderful! I love to make quiche with oil dough, and I am happy to share my recipe with you – super simple to prepare and nicely crunchy at the edges. I recommend to prebake …
This pudding is a creation from our time in the yurt. It has the simplicity of the way of living semi-outdoors, the natural sweetness of pure organic portuguese Oranges and the deliciousness of a simple fruity dessert. I have been trying to find the perfect …
So, on our final American day, we proudly present our version (or better said: our two versions) of a staple in American (street food) cuisine: Hot dogs. 🌭 I heard about “Carrot dogs” only recently and I was immediately “Feuer und Flamme” as we say …
We are in the final run of our American vegan cuisine week, and something can not be missed out: Sandwiches! The name “sandwich” comes from John Montagu, the 4th Earl of Sandwich, an 18th-century English nobleman. The story goes that he was an avid gambler …
Tomato rice soup is a familiar dish in American cuisine. It’s a variation of the classic tomato soup, with the addition of rice making it more filling and textured. This dish is a staple in many households because it’s easy to prepare. This naturally vegan …
Wow, I’m so excited! Today, on Day 4 of our American Vegan Cuisine Week, I am not only sharing my latest discovery in the vegan cooking world – Almond Bacon (in my version no-oven but pan baked), sooo delicious ! – but also a plant-based …
Welcome to day 3 of our American Vegan Cuisine Week! Though we usually skip breakfast, today was all about crediting the American tradition of celebrating the mornings with a hearty breakfast. It was a morning meal worth getting up for! We decided to dive right …
We’re exploring again classic American treats reimagined with a vegan twist, and tonight’s recipe is a delicious nod to a beloved dessert staple: the milkshake. But this isn’t just any milkshake—this is a 3-ingredients Frozen Strawberry Plant-Milkshake, sweetened with agave nectar, and it’s incredibly …
Welcome to day 2 of our American vegan cuisine week! We are so delighted to make this journey with you! Today: A very simple, but super fine soup, that is traditional in Southern US households. Sweet potato soup draws from the broader culinary traditions of …
My husband Indra recently created a delightful creamy soup out of the blue, that perfectly balances the delicate bitterness of Belgian endives (witloof) with the comforting warmth of potatoes. The beauty of this dish lies in its simplicity; it’s a recipe that anyone can recreate, …
Wow. I woke up with such an inspiration this morning. To prepare something that punges like a ginger beer, tastes sweet like an apple cider, is not fermented (non-alcoholic) AND not sweetened AND super quick to make. And this is the result: My very particular …
Welcome to our first day of our journey through culinary America, made vegan! To start with: Burgers. But … a bit different. When we were living in our cosy yurt not long ago, I only had a rudimentary semi-outdoor kitchen with a simple table top …
This ketchup is SUPER QUICKLY prepared, naturally sweetened and doesn’t need any cooking! And the first in our series of American recipes made vegan this week! Join the newsletter Subscribe and be the first to read new recipes! Subscribe We won’t send you spam. Unsubscribe …
We are in the final countdown of our French week! Today: Vegan Quiche à la Jardinière de Légumes, a delightful personal fusion of two classics in French cuisine: Quiche and a side dish called Jardinière de Légumes. The tender, flaky crust cradles a rich and …
Discovering Jardinière de Légumes: A Classic French Vegetable Medley Jardinière de Légumes is a beloved French dish that epitomizes the elegance of simplicity in cuisine. This delightful vegetable medley, often served as a side dish, showcases the beauty of fresh, seasonal produce. The term “jardinière” …
As we continue our journey into French cuisine with a vegan twist, today I present a reimagined version of the classic tarte au citron, enhanced with a touch of orange for more natural sweetness. The tarte au citron is a cake that I’ve cherished deeply …
Ratatouille Niçoise is a classic Provençal dish that beautifully combines the fresh, vibrant flavors of summer vegetables. Traditionally, it features a medley of tomatoes, zucchini, eggplant, bell peppers, onions, and garlic, all gently stewed together with aromatic herbs like thyme and basil. The result is …
Introducing my latest culinary Maria-Julia-creation: the Hemisphere Salad! This vibrant and eclectic dish is a celebration of diversity in flavors and textures, born from a moment of indecision in the kitchen … With so many ideas swirling in my head, I finally decided to merge …
Voilà! Another so delicious French inspired vegan recipe! I’m thrilled to introduce a delightful trio that optically as well as flavourwise matches so perfectly: Taboulé à la Française, a super nice French-Maroccan summer salad, a fine vegan Crème de Champignons, and leftover mashed potatos …
Welcome back to our exploration of French cuisine, vegan! Today, we’re excited to share the third recipe in our series: Taboulé à la Française. Taboulé, a refreshing salad typically made with bulgur or couscous, originally hails from Morocco, but it has become a beloved staple …
Et voilà! We are arriving in France this week, preparing delicious plant-based French recipes. The first, well, actually second of this series of French inspired, traditional but reversed, culinary delights made vegan – somewhat the second, as we had Vol en Vent yesterday, a traditional …
Vol en Vent – the lightness of something flying with the wind or being light as the wind. Or something wind-like such as a nice puff pastry, as “vol-au-vent”, meaning “windblown” in French, refers to the light, airy quality of the puff pastry. While it …
In every so called “mistake” or “accident” lies new life. Or, let’s say, a chance for something new. I often make cream cheese myself, as you might have realised (the instructions you find here). But not always it turns out as a success. Sometimes, the …
This puff pastry is actually easy to prepare and I truly enjoyed taking this challenge that I have been trying to avoid so far as I believed that it would be difficult … But thanks to an inspiration that I got by watching Bea’s youtube …
Here is an ongoing list of (sweet) cookies that you can buy when you follow a vegan lifestyle, listed by country and region. Bold = name on the package, in brackets (name of the brand) Portugal INTERMARCHÉ SUPERMARKETS CONTINENTE SUPERMARKETS AUCHAN France INTERMARCHÉ SUPERMARKETS AUCHAN
In the world of culinary fusion, creativity knows no bounds. After finding a recipe online that introduced me to the possibility of preparing lasagne in cupcake forms (what a brilliant idea!), I came up with the idea to make a sweet lasagne cupcake version, and …
They are made from a mixture of nuts, dried fruits, sometimes seeds and other healthy ingredients, so easy to prepare and a super delicious snack: Energy balls. Bite-sized and popular for their convenience, portability, and quick energy boost, energy balls are a favorite among athletes, …
Lasagne pasta is such a versatile ingredient. Infinite possibilities of filling choices, shapes, baking or just boiling methods, a heaven for someone like me who loves to explore. So I stumbled, happily jumping through the recipe forest online, over the possibility of forming rolls with …
Often, the cuisine of a country is not made for travellers that have specific dietary needs and habits. Often, these countries lie in the middle or edge of Europe, and I am in the middle or edge of them. Not long ago, I fell …
Italian cuisine is one of my favorite! I used to learn Italian when I was a teenager by merely reading a small, but thick cook book in Italian, at that time hiding in my grandparent’s kitchen under the “Eckbank”. Lasagne is one of those dishes …
The Frittatensuppe is one of my favorite pancake leftover dishes after a nice Pancake Sunday. While I was slicing the pancakes today, I remembered vividly how my grand auntie Anni shined with her ability to cut them to perfection, finely and preserving the intactness of …
It’s Sunday again – Pancake day ☀️ It’s one of those days where we use to switch roles in the house. I for my part can watch my husband move happily through the kitchen, hear him click and clack with pots and racks, while I …
In India, amongst all the other beautiful dishes – and gosh, there are so many that I could hardly touch them all during our Indian cuisine week – there is something typical for the South of India that is called Upma. Upma is a popular …
Today we had an Indian snack, called kebab. The word is widely used in other cultures to name what is like a meat dish grilled or roasted. In India though, the word stands for patties of various kinds, meat- or plant-based, and served typically as …
As we embark on the fourth day of our vegan Indian cuisine week, we are particularly thrilled to have discovered tamatar shorba, a soup that is originally vegan. Tamatar shorba, a classic tomato soup hailing from Indian cuisine, is a deliciously spiced and comforting dish …
On day 3 of our Indian cuisine week, I am so delighted to be able to share with you this wonderful Indian recipe! We were both happy that this “food order” made last week by my husband turned out so tasty and satisfying. It seemed …
Welcome back to our Indian Cuisine Made Vegan week! We’re thrilled to have you join us on Day 3 of this flavorful journey. Today, we’re diving into the heart of Indian cooking with a staple that elevates every dish it touches: garam masala. This aromatic …
In Indian cuisine, paneer plays a big part. Unlike most cheeses, paneer does not melt, which makes it ideal for cooking. It’s often cubed and added to rich, spiced curries like one of my very favourite paneer recipes, Palak Paneer (spinach curry), Matar Paneer (peas …
Welcome to day 2 of our experimental week on Indian cuisine. Today, we are going to prepare a fruity drink that you cannot miss on your visit in an Indian restaurant. It is prepared with a fruit that I adore: Mango. 🥭 I love Mango …
I had some leftover peanut and almond pulp from an experiment yesterday. It inspired me to create some quick Banana Chocolate Bars and I have to admit they are delicious! Perfect for a mid-summer treat. Banana and chocolate is one of my favourite matches in …
Did you know that you can actually eat the watermelon rind, but not only this, that it is actually a very fine ingredient in a traditional Indian Dessert? Welcome to our Indian vegan cuisine week! Celebrating Indian Cuisine: A Plant-Based Culinary Journey As we embark …
Wow, my world completely transformed yesterday when I discovered, that making no-fruit icecream without icecream maker is actually possible and actually very easy and actually probably the best that I have ever tasted! We had this lovely and creamy 3-ingredients pistachio icecream in the high …
We love to celebrate our pancake Sundays! It is always a feast, at least it’s Indra‘s Guacamole that there is. We adopted the habit of having sugary and savory fillings likewise, to have a healthier balance. This picture shows our not blended, basic Guacamole recipe. …
We have been experimenting on Balkan cuisine made vegan for almost a week now. This recipe is the sweet one of a wonderfully tasty series of great vegan dishes from Serbia, Croatia and Bosnia. A dessert, that is traditionally so sweet, that my husband and …
Here we are, continuing our travel through the Balkan cuisine. This recipe is one of my very favourites! It is so hearty and tasty, that I made it a main dish, what usually is served as a side dish. Đuveč sa rižom, meaning “đuveč with …
Often referred to as “Balkan caviar,” ajvar is made primarily from grilled or oven roasted red peppers, sometimes combined with eggplant, garlic, and a blend of spices such as paprika. The process of making ajvar is labor-intensive, involving the roasting, peeling, and grinding of peppers …
Inspired by what arises from inside me, I dedicate this week to an exploration of vegan food from former Yugoslavia. Cuisine from the former Yugoslavia, encompassing regions such as Serbia, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Slovenia, Montenegro, North Macedonia, and Kosovo, is a vibrant blend of …
Šopska salad, a traditional side dish originating from the Balkans, is a vibrant and refreshing addition to any meal. Known for its simple yet flavorful ingredients, this salad is a staple in countries such as Bulgaria, Serbia, and North Macedonia. The primary components include fresh …
Bread making is in fact very easy. What you need is flour, water, salt and a rising agent. These you knead well – we don’t need any machine for that, as God provided us with the best kneading tools that don’t cost money and don’t …
Welcome to a slice of heaven that’s as delightful to your taste buds as it is kind to your waistline! Today, I’m thrilled to share a recipe that’s perfect for those warm summer days when you crave something sweet but want to keep things light …
As our culinary journey through Austrian cuisine comes to a delightful close, we’re ending on a sweet note with a vegan twist on a classic favorite: Nusspalatschinken. Throughout this week, we’ve explored traditional dishes like Marillenknödeln, Fleischlaberln and Brettljausn, all reimagined with plant-based ingredients. Today, …
Where Do My Eyes Go Do I see happiness or misery, effort or fault?Ugliness or beauty, care or default?It all depends on a choice. Where do I let my eyes go?Where do I lay my eyes upon?Where do I rest in my conscious mind? In …
On day 6 of our Austrian cuisine made vegan week, I am presenting you a creation that derives from a spontaneous team-work in our house. While enjoying our Rahmsuppe mit Türken Sterz, my husband mentioned that the Sterz would look like scrambled eggs. And this …
When we were living in a yurt in the Alentejo, in the South-West of Portugal, I only had a gas stove and an immersion blender. For more “kitchen luxury” we had neither money nor solar capacity. What I DID have, though, was a big graving …
If you’re looking for a fun and refreshing party treat that will delight both kids and adults, look no further than this Watermelon-Ginger Bowl! This delightful beverage is made from freshly juiced watermelon, infused with a hint of ginger, and served in a hollowed-out watermelon …
On day 5 of our Austrian Vegan Food Week, I am happy to introduce you to the simplicity of my grandmother’s lifetime. She made this soup with so much dedication. Boiled vegetables of the season – mostly root vegetables in winter and some freshly picked …
This delicious spread refers to a traditional Austrian spread called “Grammelschmalz”. Grammelschmalz, also known as greaves lard or crackling lard, is a traditional Austrian spread made from rendered pork fat (lard) combined with crispy pork cracklings (greaves). This vegan version is not only a true …
This Potato-Cucumber-Salad Austrian style was a healthy classic on our family’s (meat)loaded barbecue table. The salad is fresh, healthy and super simple to prepare. And it has the inherit nature to be vegan. Welcome on day 4 of our Austrian Cuisine (veganized) Week.
Welcome to day 3, Austrian cuisine plant-based. Austria’s culinary heritage is rich with hearty, flavorful dishes that have been passed down through generations. One of the most beloved traditions is the Brettljausn, a rustic and satisfying platter typically enjoyed in cozy mountain huts and Styrian …
Welcome to day 2 of the Love Being Served Austrian week! Today, we are going to prepare a dish that is inspired by a traditional Austrian meat dish called Fleischlaberln, a sort of minced meat patties. My mother often served them with mashed potatoes or …
Welcome to the inaugural post of my experimental week on Austrian cuisine, the cuisine that I grew up with and have enjoyed so many days in my life. I am thrilled to share my favorite Austrian recipes – either recipes that are per se vegan, …
Welcome back, pure food lovers! Today, I’m excited to share a delightful recipe that’s perfect for those sweltering summer days when your mind and body are in need of some serious cooling down. Introducing my Creamy Greeny Soup, a refreshing blend of fresh broccoli and …
Today, I’m thrilled to share a recipe that’s sure to become a staple in your kitchen—Crunchy Vegan Grissini. These delightful breadsticks are the perfect snack for any occasion, whether you’re hosting a party, looking for a quick bite, or simply craving something crunchy. So yummie, …
These days, I am profoundly exploring the pure nature of things, like the pure taste and smell of vegetables. In cooking, we got so used to modify, to change, to add, to suppose that what is, is not good enough. This somehow reflects our way …
We love to present you this delicious dessert recipe. You will be surprised how quick you make this treat, and how much joy it brings to blend the whiteness of the vegan cream cheese with the brownness of some nice cocoa powder, the nuttiness of …
I have been experimenting over the last weeks to get a very nice homemade vegan cream cheese. I’ve always loved to use cream cheese for cooking, so when I went totally plant-based this was on the top of my list of efforts to find replacements. …
We can produce our own plant milk 🥛 in a very easy way. You need a basis product containing proteins, which can be almonds or roller oats, water, maybe a pinch of salt (optional) and a good blending device. This is how I make our …
The Finale of our Italian food symphony: La Ribollita. A typical soup from Tuscany in Italy, made with a mix of root and leafy vegetables and bread from the day before. The name indicates perfectly the specialty of this Tuscan soup. “ribollire” means recook or …
Our Italian Week continues 💜 With a traditional dish well known in the whole world: Gnocchi (pronounced “njocky”). Little pieces of potato dough, boiled in salted water and combined with a rich red pesto sauce. Mhh che buono! Now let’s make them…
Our next prank in our Italian Week: Vegan Pizza! In this case, a very special one … Sometimes, you move into a place and the kitchen is very simple. Like the one that welcomed me when I moved in with my husband who was back …
We are in Italy now. Not physically, but with our italian food graving minds. Let me introduce you to our Vegan Italian Week! This is not so much of a challenge as trying to veganize cuisines of other countries, as Italy’s cuisine is already rich …
