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 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 …
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 …
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, …
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 …
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. …
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, …
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 …
This is a highly addictive snack recipe, based on what here in Portugal is called a “tosta com queijo” (cheese toast). I love to eat very simple, which is reflected in this easy to make toast recipe. A vegan mozzarella-like thick cheese sauce, made with …
Filet Américain is a Belgian delicatesse prepared with raw meat. Typically spread on a piece of bread and sprinkled with capers. The idea to re-invent or veganize this dish was more a coincidence. One day I made a spread rooted in the idea to prepare …
The one-week Belgian Cuisine re-invention challenge continues. Day 2: one of the most common snacks or must side dishes in Belgium: French Fries with mayonnaise. The veganizing challenge lies here in the second of the two parts of this dish: the mayonnaise! Oven baked French …
This week is an absolute delight as my Belgian husband, Indra, and I immerse ourselves in a culinary adventure, celebrating Belgian cuisine with a vegan twist. Our kitchen has transformed into a playground of flavors and creativity, as we experiment and reinvent traditional Belgian recipes …
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 …