Here you will find lots of healthy and easy to make plant-based and vegan recipes, tips and video tutorials with easy to find ingredients. As a plant-based expert, recipe developer and foodie, who is passionate about healthy and sustainable lifestyle, I hope that you (vegan and non-vegan alike, experienced or noviced cooks, new to vegan cooking or somebody who like to try something new) will be inspired to recreate some of the recipes!

VEGAN CHICKEN AND ORANGE SALAD

Orange and pomegranate rise to the occasion for festive winter gathering. Serve this chicken and pomegranate salad as a starter, or pair with a main meal. MY LATEST VIDEO VEGAN CHICKEN AND ORANGE INGREDIENTS  Spinach  Cucumber  Vegan chicken  Vegan cheese  Orange  Pomegranate seeds Shallots  Olive oil  Balsamic vinegar  HOW TO MAKE CHICKEN AND ORANGE SALAD  In a large serving bowl, toss together spinach (chopped), cucumber (chopped) and vegan chicken. Add the orange segments to the bowl.  To make the dressing, in a blender, combine olive oil, orange juice, balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper (to taste). Process until smooth.  Pour the dressing over the salad. Add the ...

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CREAMY TOMATO BISQUE

This hearty classic creamy tomato bisque would seen right at home on Sunday supper table. MY LATEST VIDEO VEGAN TOMATO BISQUE INGREDIENTS  Crushed tomatoes (canned) Vegetable broth Onion Garlic Basil  Rice  Coconut milk (canned) HOW TO MAKE TOMATO BISQUE  In a saucepan, add olive oil, onion and garlic and sauce until softened.  Add the broth and rice, and bring to boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and cook until rice is soft. Add the tomatoes and basil. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes.  Remove from the heat and let cool slightly.  Puree in the blender until smooth. Whisk in coconut milk, salt and pepper.  I hope you will love these Tomato Bisque because it's:  Quick and ...

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POTATO ROSEMARY SOUP

This soup brings a classic potato and rosemary combination. Add coconut milk for more flavor and richness. MY LATEST VIDEO POTATO ROSEMARY SOUP INGREDIENTS  Vegetable broth Potatoes Rosemary   Coconut milk (full fat/canned) Onion  Olive oil  Bay leaf  Salt and pepper  HOW TO MAKE POTATO ROSEMARY SOUP  I hope you will love these Potato rosemary soup because it's: Dairy-free Easy to make and delicious! Other recipe to try: Glazed Potato Salad Potato Pie Roasted Potato Salad Creamy Tomato Bisque   POTATO ROSEMARY SOUP This soup brings a classic potato and rosemary combination. Add coconut ...

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GLAZED POTATO SALAD

The warm flavors of spices dominate this salad. This version of salad is packed with spinach, cucumber and scallions. MY LATEST VIDEO GLAZED POTATO SALAD INGREDIENTS  Potato  Olive oil, sesame oil, cane sugar, salt, turmeric, curry powder, smoked paprika and black pepper  Spinach  Scallions Cucumber HOW TO MAKE GLAZED POTATO SALAD  Preheat the oven. Line a baking sheet with a parchment paper.  In a small bowl, mix together olive oil, sesame oil, cane sugar, salt, turmeric, curry powder, smoked paprika and black pepper. Cut potatoes into cubes. Add the olive oil mixture and stir to coat well. Place potatoes cubes in a single layer on the baking sheet.  Bake for 15-20 minutes ...

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APPLE CHUTNEY

This is quite possible one of the easiest chutney recipe you can make. Apple and onion are bound together with spices. MY LATEST VIDEO APPLE CHUTNEY INGREDIENTS  Apples  Onion Vegan butter   Olive oil Apple vinegar Water   Cane sugar  Salt  Mustard seed Dried mint  Dried thyme  HOW TO MAKE APPLE CHUTNEY  In a saucepan combine vinegar, water, cane sugar, salt and mustard seeds. Bring to a boil. Remove from the heat and set aside.  In a large saucepan melt the butter with olive oil. Add onions and cook, until tender. Add apples and vinegar mixture. Bring to a boil over high heat, reduce the heat and simmer, uncovered, until apples are just tender. Add dried mint and thyme, and ...

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VEGAN RICE PIE

This robust savory Rice Pie is a fusion of sweet and salty flavors and creamy filling texture. MY LATEST VIDEO VEGAN RICE PIE INGREDIENTS  Vegan fillo  Vegan butter: melted Pie filling:  Rice: cooked  Onion  Mushrooms TVP: cooked/optional  Vegan oyster sauce  Soy sauce  Nutritional yeast  Dried thyme  Salt and pepper (to taste) HOW TO MAKE VEGAN RICE PIE  Peel and chop the onion. In a skillet over a medium heat, cook (cook for 5 minutes) onion, TVP. Add cooked rice, mushrooms, vegan oyster sauce, soy sauce, nutritional yeast, dried thyme, salt and pepper. Preheat the oven 365F.  Brush 6 sheets of filo with vegan butter (melted) and line them one by one into the cake pan in a ...

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COLD PASTA SALAD

This version of Cold Pasta Salad uses a pasta, cucumbers, radish and spinach. MY LATEST VIDEO PASTA SALAD INGREDIENTS  Pasta  Cucumber  Radis Spinach   Dressing: olive oil, vinegar and garlic  HOW TO MAKE PASTA SALAD  Cook pasta until al dente, according to package instructions. Using a stainer, scoop out the pasta ad transfer to a large bowl. Add 1 tsp of olive oil and toss well. Cover and refrigerate.  Chop cucumbers, radish and spinach.  In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, vinegar and the garlic. Pour over the pasta, cucumbers, radish and spinach. Add chopped parsley (optional). Toss well. Season with salt and pepper. Serve with vegan patties (optional).  I hope you ...

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PLUM CAKE

This is one of the first recipe I make when plums arrive in the farmer's market. As the cake bakes, the top forms a golden brown crust with a fragrant plums. Serve with cold vegan whipped cream over the top, if desired. MY LATEST VIDEO VEGAN PLUM CAKE INGREDIENTS  Flour  Baking powder  Salt  Vanilla sugar  Vegan egg : i used egg recipe from the book, however you could substitute for any vegan egg of your choice  Cane sugar  Cinnamon Grape seed oil Plums: sierra plums   HOW TO MAKE PLUM CAKE  In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, vanilla sugar and salt.  Using a food processor, mix together vegan egg, cane sugar and grape seed oil. Add the egg mixture to the ...

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MUSHROOM RAGU

This creamy dairy-free Mushroom Ragu combines mushrooms, onion, coconut milk, herbs and spices. MY LATEST VIDEO MUSHROOM RAGU INGREDIENTS  Mushrooms  Onion  TVP (textured vegetable protein) (optional)  Coconut milk  Vegetable broth powder  Provence herbs  Thyme  Salt and pepper (to taste)  HOW TO MAKE VEGAN RAGU  Prepare mushrooms: wash, drain, peel the top layer and chop.   Prepare TVP. In a skillet fry chopped onion for 3-5 minutes.  Add mushrooms, cook for 3 minutes.  Add TVP.  Pour coconut milk. Add vegetable broth powder, herbs and spices.  Cook, stirring occasionally for 10-15 minutes.  I hope you will love these Mushroom Ragu recipe because it's:  Simple and ...

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