Here’s a deliciously spicy homemade tomato sauce recipe that is made from scratch using fresh tomatoes. It is an easy one-pot recipe that requires about 20 minutes of active preparation. Make a big batch of this divinely flavoured basic tomato sauce and you’re set for a week. It just so […]
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Broccoli-Spinach Soup, Green Food for St. Patrick’s Day
It is St. Patrick’s Day tomorrow and I just had to post something green. I decided to make green soup, it’s quick and easy Broccoli-Spinach Soup – green food for St. Patrick’s Day. Saint Patrick’s Day, or the Feast of Saint Patrick, is a cultural and religious celebration held on […]
How to Cook Without Oil and Sugar-Free Baking
Learn how to cook without oil and get to know the secrets of sugar-free baking. What are the best substitutions for oil, butter and refined sugar in baking, salad dressings, desserts and smoothies? When I started cooking without oil and sugar I was amazed of how rich and satisfying the […]
How to Make Hearty Pumpkin-Lentil Risotto
This hearty pumpkin lentil risotto is a perfectly comforting dish in a cold autumn evening! Topped with vegan Parmesan, it is just perfect! I needed a nice hearty dish that would use some pumpkin for the next meal plan. As I’ve made so much pumpkin soup lately, I decided to […]
Beetroot Smoothie with Blueberries
I love unconventional smoothies and this beetroot smoothie with blueberries ain’t exception. Smoothie is a great healthy way to start off your day without overloading the digestive system. Morning is the one time at a day I can skip preparing food, as this is when my husband possesses the kitchen […]
Spinach Tomato Pasta with Chickpeas [Gluten-Free, Vegan]
This spinach tomato pasta with chickpeas is a perfect quick and hearty meal. You’ll only need 9 ingredients and 30 minutes of your time. Cook a bigger batch of this tomato sauce and your lunches for the week are covered! Pasta is one of my favourite meals these days. I […]
Gut-Friendly Oat Yogurt for Breakfast
Gut-friendly fermented oat yogurt that makes an excellent healthy and delicious breakfast or afternoon snack. I have always liked fermented foods like sauerkraut, cucumbers and other vegetables, but only recently I started experimenting with grains. I have fermented buckwheat and millet so far (millet has yet to become a post […]
Buckwheat Pancakes
What’s better than fresh buckwheat pancakes on a Sunday morning? Learn how to make healthy whole grain gluten-free pancakes with freshly made berry or fruit sauce. I’ve been making these raw buckwheat pancakes every weekend for 2 years now, because my family just loves them so much. You can always […]
Raw Buckwheat Ricotta
The simple plain ricotta was actually one of my first experiments with raw buckwheat and I was really amazed how much it resembled “the real thing”. It is great for breakfast, snack or dessert being totally dairy-free. For me raw buckwheat is one of the greatest findings since discovering plant-based […]
How to Make Oil-Free White Bean Salad Dressing
Learn how easy and quick it is to make plant-based oil-free white bean dressing to top your salads or Buddha bowls. You’ll need a blender and less than 10 minutes of your time. When I adopted whole foods’ diet, the hardest part was to find substitution to the oil I […]
How to Make Gluten-Free Vegan Rhubarb Muffins [Sugar-Free]
These vegan rhubarb muffins make a perfect breakfast or a lean snack to enjoy in the afternoon with tea. Besides being quick and easy to make, they are also oil-free, sugar-free, dairy-free, gluten-free (if you use gluten-free oat flour). The reasons I love those vegan rhubarb muffins so much: extremely […]