Steamed Christmas Cake

Steamed Christmas Cake

There’s something magical about the steamed cakes. I cannot highlight enough how much intrigued I am about this way of making cakes! They rise quietly, their flavors deepening as steam gently envelopes them. My steamed Christmas cake is a tribute to that humble magic, a 

Steamed Lemon Cake

Steamed Lemon Cake

What a delight! These cakes made in a steaming oven have become my favorites! They are so soft, moist, fluffy, and truly satisfying. So delicious this lemon flavor in this new version in my steamed cake series – see also my Steamed cake with peanut 

Vegan Orange Hazelnut Curd

Vegan Orange Hazelnut Curd

I am starting a series of citrus recipes, as more and more oranges and lemons start to drop from the heavily loaded trees! Citrus fruits hold a special place in kitchens around the world, whether they’re used to brighten up savoury dishes, sweeten desserts, or 

Steamed vegan cake with peanut butter cream

Steamed vegan cake with peanut butter cream

Wow! It really DOES work! Have you ever tried to make a cake in the steamer? Well, let yourself be inspired and encouraged, because steamed cakes are actually delicious! Back to the start… Since we moved here to Souto, of course also the kitchen has 

Quinta do Souto Slices

Quinta do Souto Slices

  Olà todos! We’ve recently made the move to the beautiful region of Tomar, nestled in the heart of central Portugal. Our new home is a charming farm surrounded by peaceful landscapes and rich history. This place has already begun to feel like a sanctuary, 

Edamame & Chestnut cream Cake

Edamame & Chestnut cream Cake

Experiment: A Sweet Surprise! Lately, I’ve been preserving chestnuts by the kilo — this lovely autumn staple is now a key ingredient in so many of my creations. One experiment, in particular, stood out this week: a cake blending my homemade chestnut cream with edamame! 

Chestnut Coconut Cake

Chestnut Coconut Cake

Yesterday I went to say goodbye to our friends here in the little village Azias in North Portugal, as we are preparing to go to the Center of the country for winter. Since they have already showed how much they love my culinary presents when 

Chestnut cream

Chestnut cream

As I continue to walk through the woods in search of these glossy brown gems, nestled in their prickly shells, I cannot help but have this sense of fulfillment and anticipation of the treats to come. Here in northern Portugal, we are fortunate to have 

Bolinhas de cenoura

Bolinhas de cenoura

Today, we had dear friends coming over for a visit. This, living very remote in the north portuguese mountains, is a quite rare occasion. Thus, my joy was even bigger to be able to host lovely people – and to serve them a vegan snack 

Basic Apple Sauce

Basic Apple Sauce

Apple sauce, known as Apfelmus in Austria, is a super super simple yet versatile dish made from cooked apples. Traditionally, it’s enjoyed as a side dish, often paired with meals like Kaiserschmarrn or savoury (meat) dishes in Austria, but it also serves as a comforting 

Strawberry, Watermelon Rind & Mint Icecream (no-churn)

Strawberry, Watermelon Rind & Mint Icecream (no-churn)

It is truly amazing what you can do with watermelon rind! Normally, we throw this part of the beloved melon into the bin. Not anymore! This icecream blends a few pieces of peeled rind with fresh berries such as strawberries and mint, is very easy 

Apple crumble with peanut vanilla ice-cream (no-churn, no coconut)

Apple crumble with peanut vanilla ice-cream (no-churn, no coconut)

We have another british delicacy made vegan to call part of our recipe family! Few desserts bring the same level of comfort and warmth as an apple crumble. The intoxicating aroma of baked apples laced with cinnamon and crowned with a crisp, buttery topping evokes 

Vegan Blackberry Fool

Vegan Blackberry Fool

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 

Vegan Apple Cheese Tart

Vegan Apple Cheese Tart

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 

Delicious vegan Sokolatopita (greek chocolate cake – less sweet ;-) )

Delicious vegan Sokolatopita (greek chocolate cake – less sweet ;-) )

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 

Vegan Pineapple juicing pulp cake

Vegan Pineapple juicing pulp cake

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 

Vegan Pineapple Pudding

Vegan Pineapple Pudding

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: 

Vegan Donuts (no butter, sweetened with agave)

Vegan Donuts (no butter, sweetened with agave)

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 

Orange Pudding (vegan, gf)

Orange Pudding (vegan, gf)

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 

Strawberry Plant-Milkshake

Strawberry Plant-Milkshake

  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 

Tarte au citron et à l’orange (no-bake)

Tarte au citron et à l’orange (no-bake)

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 

Simple Energy Balls

Simple Energy Balls

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, 

Our Sunday Pancakes

Our Sunday Pancakes

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 

Banana Chocolate Bars (no-bake, vegan, gluten-free)

Banana Chocolate Bars (no-bake, vegan, gluten-free)

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 

Watermelon rind Halwa

Watermelon rind Halwa

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 

Delicious Vegan Pistachio Icecream (no-churn)

Delicious Vegan Pistachio Icecream (no-churn)

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 

Vegan Tufahije (Bosnian Walnut-stuffed Apples)

Vegan Tufahije (Bosnian Walnut-stuffed Apples)

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 

Blackberry no-bake cake (sugar- and gluten-free)

Blackberry no-bake cake (sugar- and gluten-free)

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 

Nusspalatschinken, vegan (vegan austrian nut crêpes)

Nusspalatschinken, vegan (vegan austrian nut crêpes)

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, 

Cream Cheese Chocolate Peanut no-bake cake

Cream Cheese Chocolate Peanut no-bake cake

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 

Refreshing Watermelon-Ginger-Drink

Refreshing Watermelon-Ginger-Drink

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 

Vegane Marillenknödeln mit Apfelkompott (Vegan Austrian Apricot Dumplings with Apple Compot)

Vegane Marillenknödeln mit Apfelkompott (Vegan Austrian Apricot Dumplings with Apple Compot)

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, 

Delicious Vegan Cream Cheese Dessert

Delicious Vegan Cream Cheese Dessert

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 

Best Vegan Chocolate Spread (Nutella)

Best Vegan Chocolate Spread (Nutella)

When it is pancake Sunday in our house, Nutella is the first to sit at the table! So to abandon this has been quite a challenge. However, I personally have found the original Nutella always too sweet, so, still vegetarian, I felt lucky to find 

Pear & Apple Walnut Cake

Pear & Apple Walnut Cake

When it comes to lovingly combine ingredients to a tasteful meal, the best way to create something is let it flow, not thinking too much but following your intuition. It might not always turn out the way you imagined it. But this is exactly the 

Agave Sweet Strawberry Jam

Agave Sweet Strawberry Jam

When it comes to jams, my favorite ones are those who reveal the most authentic flavor of the fruit that it’s made of. Often it disappears behind a lot of sugar. This very simple but delicious jam makes sure you have the smell of freshly 

Lovely Strawberry and Frozen Banana Drink

Lovely Strawberry and Frozen Banana Drink

As we head into summer season, we are calling for a fresh and cooling drink. This Strawberry and Frozen Banana Drink doesn’t only cool you down when the inner and outer heat is up, it also raises your frequency to more love and pure nature. 

Bolo e Bolas de Cenoura, vegan

Bolo e Bolas de Cenoura, vegan

These fine pastries made from carrots, are inspired by a typical portuguese cake called Bolo de Cenoura (Carrot Cake), and connect the “rusticness” of traditional portuguese cuisine with the moderness of american cake pops. Living in Portugal, I just HAD to make a vegan version 

Delicious Vegan Chocolate Pudding

Delicious Vegan Chocolate Pudding

This vegan chocolate pudding is more than just a dessert; it’s a comforting embrace in a bowl, perfect for those moments when life feels overwhelming. Made with naturally sweetened plant milk, this pudding is not only vegan, hence dairy-free, but also incredibly easy and quick 

Elderflower Pudding with Mango Topping (sugar-free)

Elderflower Pudding with Mango Topping (sugar-free)

Today, I’m excited to share my first recipe on this blog – Hurray! It is a recipe that’s very close to my heart: a delicious AND sugar-free Elderflower Pudding with creamy and pure mango topping. This delightful dessert captures the delicate, floral essence of elderflowers,