“Herring under a fur coat” (Shuba) and “Olivier” are traditional salads for the New Year in my culture. I really don’t know what these traditions mean for me personally, because my lifestyle is far from traditional. Perhaps this is nostalgia, a “recipe” for New Year’s mood. On the other hand, this salad is really delicious! […]
Category: Recipes
The Healthiest Vegan Mayonnaise ever!
New Year’s holidays are approaching – the time when mayonnaise flows like rivers in Russian salads! On this occasion, I want to share a recipe for mayonnaise, which you can eat with a eat with a ladle. A low-fat sauce, great for any salad, and also a good source of protein and calcium. Whole Food […]
Vegan Lazy Dumplings with Pumpkin (Central-Asian Style)
In Central Asia traditional dumplings are called “Manti”. Originally manti were filled with meat. According to Wikipedia the name comes from the Chinese word “mantou” which means “stuffed head”. Creepy, right? In general, Central Asian cuisine is described as predominantly meat-based, with few vegetables. But there are some gems for vegans too! Tips to make […]
Fresh Salad with Chickpeas and Broccoli Sprouts
Salad and smoothie are the main sources of vitamins and minerals in our diet. A lot of people love salads, but in my case it took me a while to make friendship with it. I used to eat salads quite a bit, like children when they eat something they don’t like just to get their […]
Vegan Tofu Pancakes – High-Calorie Breakfast
My friend recently shared her clever idea of adding tofu to pancake batter, and I was excited to try it! She uses firm tofu, plant-based milk, and flour, blending them together for a quick and easy batter. However, I was out of plant-based milk and had silken tofu on hand instead, so I made some […]
Pumpkin Stuffed with Mushrooms (Vegan)
Autumn, and it’s pumpkin season. This amazing vegetable has always been interesting to me. So many unusual shapes and sizes, different colors, it grows almost everywhere and so many different dishes you can make with pumpkin! Pumpkin is not my favorite vegetable, but I really love when there is pumpkin at home – its color […]
Easy Chocolate Cake with Raisins
This chocolate cake is perfect for anyone reducing sugar in their diet or looking to spend less time in the kitchen. It’s a fluffy, moderately sweet cake that’s easy to make and can even be transformed into brownies if desired. Currently, I’m exploring the world of sweets without sugar or syrups, aiming for a whole-food, […]
Pan Fried Noodles (vegan)
Fried Noodles is a type of Chinese fast food. An easy and tasty dish, one of my favorites! For the first time I tried Fried Noodles in Sri Lanka, where we spent our longest vacation (50 days honeymoon). We have been to Sri Lanka twice. We liked it there so much the first time that […]
Easy Vegan Sushi with Eggplant
Vegan sushi is one of my favorite treats. Usually I make it for breakfast, when I have leftovers of rice. I don’t use any equipment for this, so I am actually not pretending to make perfect sushi like in a restaurant. It is simple, takes me about 30 min to do and makes me feel […]
Easy Vegan Pasta with Red Lentils
For today’s pasta I chose to make really nice tomato sauce. This recipe is inspired by my friend from Kazakhstan. When she visited me in Cyprus, she shared with me a secret, which makes tomato sauce really special, tasty and good in texture! Though I made changes to her recipe to make it low-fat and […]