I don’t make cakes very often – I’m more of a bread and muffin person, because they are easier to divide into portions and freeze. However, sometimes I come out of my comfort zone and make the effort to create festive bakes. This vegan chocolaty chocolate cake is definitely something […]
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Oat-Banana Cookies
It’s Valentine’s Day on Sunday – I think you’ve noticed all the heart-shaped food, decorations and much more in shops, supermarkets, cafés etc. In my version, I will deserve chocolaty valentine’s day oat-banana cookies. I guess people usually don’t reflect on history of Valentine’s Day – sadly, it has turned […]
Vegan Pancake Tart
Carnival/Shrove Tuesday, Pancake Day, Fat Tuesday or Mardi Gras – beloved child has many names and is observed in many ways worldwide. No matter what its name is, the day before Ash Wednesday has long been a time for eating and merry making. So, this day I would like to […]
Brown Lentil Stew with Corn and Green Peas
I prefer quick and filling lunches that I could also eat in smaller portions. That’s why I concentrate on legumes and starches when preparing lunch. There’ll be just a bit of veggies to accompany beans or lentil stew. I have my huge salad bowl with plenty of veggies for dinner. […]
Creamy Kiwi-Avocado Smoothie
My family has had smoothies as first breakfast for a few years now. My husband started the tradition as he was looking for a breakfast that’d allow him to ditch the first coffee in the morning, as he was anxious to cut down the daily dosage. This time could be […]
Potato-Barley Sausages
This post is a reminder of last Christmas, which I spent with my family in Valencia for second year already. On Dec 22 I still didn’t know what to cook for Christmas Eve as my kid had an eye infection and I was busy nursing him. The next day I […]
Top 15 Plant-Based Recipes of 2015
I’d like to thank you all for your support in 2015! It has been an amazing year full of new challenges (read below). I couldn’t have done it without your support! So here my summary of plant-based recipes in 2015. Here are top 15 whole food plant-based recipes of 2015, […]
Whole Food Plant-Based Gingerbread
To me one of the things that create the best holiday feeling is the smell of freshly baked gingerbread. I still remember from my childhood how my mother used to make an enormous batch of gingerbread batter every Christmas. She made it in a huge pot and placed the ready […]
Whole Roasted Cauliflower [Vegan, Gluten-Free, Oil-Free]
Who wouldn’t crave for a nice and comfy meal like this whole roasted cauliflower at holidays? I know I do. Furthermore, I’m sure that many plant-based eaters host omnivores during the holiday season and vice versa, many omnivores host herbivores. In most cases, when trying to get conventional eaters to […]
Gingered Nutty Christmas Cake
Christmas is at our doorstep and everyone is thinking about what to bake during the holidays. And I though about how to combine ginger with nutty, I’m sure it will become gingered nutty cake for Christmas. I’m sure there are plenty of people who’d like to make healthier choices, especially when […]
Mango-Turmeric Smoothie
This mango-turmeric smoothie is actually my husband’s creation, as he’s the smoothie master in our family ever since we first started blending smoothies in mornings. However, he’s kind enough to let me take credit for it.I can dedicate my early hours to activities that don’t involve being in the kitchen […]
Ginger-Lentil Soup for Cold Season
Ginger-lentil soup is a perfect natural remedy for cold season. Also, read about how to boost turmeric absorption to get the best out of it. The cold season is here, whether you want it or not. Usually I’m not ill that often, but this autumn I’ve been accompanying my kid […]