Cake Napoleon was one of the two favorite cakes of my childhood. When I decided to give up dairy products, I mentally said “goodbye forever” to all the goodies like ice cream, cakes, and all kinds of creams. Who would have thought that all of this could be replicated using plant-based products! Baking Napoleon cake […]
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Baked Cheesecake
We travelled to Frankfurt with my hubby and were lucky to find nice vegan restaurant, where (among other great dishes) they offered various mouthwatering desserts. We ordered two types of cheesecake, and both were amazing: baked, sweet, low-fat, light and with perfect texture. I personally not a fan of raw desserts, because of nuts: can’t […]
Brownie
This brownie cake is a favorite cake of the main sweet tooth in our house. I always have all the necessary ingredients at home. It can be prepared both in the oven and on a stove in a ordinary frying pan. Depending on the duration of the baking, the cake is always different. So you […]
Steamed Dumplings with Soya Chunks
These dumplings are a great meal prep, yummy and special! I like to treat my guests with these vegan dumplings – it looks amazing on the plate, takes not much of your attention during steaming and it tastes really special and rich. No one will remain indifferent! Whole Wheat Flour Dough I always use whole […]
Vitamin B12. My Vegan Experience
Vitamin B complex plays an important role in the process of nutrient conversion from the food we eat into energy. Most of the vitamins of this group are found in sufficient quantities in various plants. The only exception is vitamin B12. This vitamin is not synthesized by plants; it is produced by bacteria and microorganisms. […]
Veganized Beshbarmak (National Dish of Central Asia)
When I started my food blog, we went through different ideas and thought about the most unthinkable dishes that can be veganized. In my opinion, the craziest idea was to try to reproduce Beshbarmak – national dish of Central Asia. Kazakh New Year “Nauryz” Beshbarmak is cooked in Central Asia for big events – for […]
Vegan Cashew Sour Сream
The classic recipe for vegan cashew sour cream. I share the recipe more for those who have not yet tried alternatives to sour cream, since every vegan already knows for sure how to make sour cream using nuts. It is very simple! You need a blender, water, cashews, vinegar, lemon juice, mustard and salt. How […]
Vegan Tamatar Paneer Malai
This recipe is inspired by my recent experience at Saffron Indian Restaurant. I have already forgotten about my favorite Indian dish – Tamatar Paneer Malai, which is usually made with paneer (unaged cheese, reminds feta cheese). The restaurant had the vegan option with tofu instead of cheese! I usually associate Tofu with Chinese or Japanese […]
The healthiest Mayonnaise ever! (Vegan, White Bean based)
New Year’s holidays are approaching – the time when mayonnaise flows like rivers in russian salasd! On this occasion, I want to share a recipe for mayonnaise, which you can eat with tablespoons. A low-fat sauce, great for any salad, and also a good source of protein and calcium. WFPB Mayonnaise? I use olive oil […]
High cholesterol levels on vegetarian and vegan diets
I strive to be up to date about things other nutritionists are saying, and occasionally I see such statements like: “new studies have shown vegetarians are tending to have the highest cholesterol levels”. I am not sure about English content, but in Russian-language resources, vegetarianism is often equated with veganism somehow, so as a result, […]