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!

ITALIAN CHRISTMAS COOKIES MOSTACCIOLI

These Italian Christmas Cookies is oil free, vegan, soft, chewy traditional Neapolitan cookies Mostaccioli. These cookies have been around for centuries and the name come from mosto (must). MOSTACCIOLI INGREDIENTS: Flour Baking powder: store bought or homemade (homemade recipe could be found here) Cane Sugar Almond flour: try to use almond flour in these recipe instead of almond mill Dutch process cacao powder: it will give more intense chocolate color and aroma Maple Syrup: you can use maple syrup or corn syrup Apricot Jam: store bought or homemade Spices: cinnamon, all spice, nutmeg and cloves Other Cookies Recipe to try: Italian Lemon Drop Cookies ...

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VEGAN ST.LUCIA SAFFRON BUNS

These recipe for soft, vegan Lussekatter ( Swedish saffron buns) or St. Lucia saffron buns. But first, what does lessekatter means? It mean Lucia Cats, comes from the shape of the bun and commonly eating in December on Saint Lucia's Feast Day. I think these golden, lightly sweet and soft rolls are perfect for a nice Winter cup of tea. ST.LUCIA SAFFRON BUNS INGREDIENTS: Flour: all-purpose, pastry or type 00. Yeast: fresh or dry. Sugar: cane sugar. Saffron: saffron threads. Oil: canola oil. Milk: almond milk. Other recipes to try: Chestnut Cream Orange-chocolate loaf  Fig and Cherry Scones  St. Lucia Saffron Buns These recipe for soft, vegan Lussekatter ( ...

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CHRISTMAS VEGAN NUT ROAST

This Christmas vegan nut roast is easy to make and delicious, served hot or cold, main dinner dish. CHRISTMAS VEGAN NUT ROAST INGREDIENTS: French lentils: it will give a nice hearty texture. Nuts: pecans and hazelnuts. Dried Cranberry Mushrooms: mini portobello mushrooms, however you can switch it to a different kind. Chestnuts Flour Slurry: (mix 3 tbsp of flour and 3 tbsp of water). Vegetable broth (powder) Sweet yellow onion Fresh Thyme Garlic Other recipes to try: Festive Salad Vegan Wellington Chestnut Cream   Vegan Nut Roast This Christmas vegan nut roast is easy to make and delicious, served hot or cold, main dinner ...

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PEPPERMINT CHOCOLATE THUMBPRINT COOKIES

These recipe for peppermint chocolate thumbprint cookies is very moist, full of chocolate flavor and peppermint hints. PEPPERMINT CHOCOLATE THUMBPRINT COOKIES INGREDIENTS: Flour : all-purpose, gluten free, type 00 or pastry flours. Almond flour Maple syrup or cane sugar Canola Oil Peppermint extract White chocolate (vegan) Candy cane (for garnish) PEPPERMINT CHOCOLATE THUMBPRINT COOKIES TIPS: Use almond flour instead of almond mill. You can use gluten free flour for "gluten free version" of these cookies.Use back of spoon or spatula to make "thumbprint" on the cookies.You can bake cookies one day in advance before filling it with chocolate.You can ...

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ITALIAN LEMON DROP COOKIES

These Italian lemon drop cookies is a vegan, soft, oil free, dairy free and one bowl cookies recipe. ITALIAN LEMON DROP COOKIES INGREDIENTS: Coconut milk: use canned coconut milk Flour: all-purpose flour, type 00 or pastry flour Almond Flour Lemon Zest: 1-4tsp adjust to your own preference Baking Powder: store bought or homemade (recipe for how to make baking powder at home could be found here) Vanilla Extract: store bought or homemade Sugar: these recipe is sugar free because you can serve cookies with jam, fruits and cream of your choice, however feel free to add cane sugar according to your own taste and preference ITALIAN LEMON DROP COOKIES VIDEO ...

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SWEET& SOUR FRIED TOFU AND FARRO

These sweet &sour fried tofu and farro dish is easy to make and would quickly become you "go to" favorite dish. First, let's talk about farro and how to cook it. WHAT IS FARRO? Farro is an ancient grain, full of nutrition and benefits. It is perfect in salads, soups or as a side dish. HOW TO COOK FARRO? In Instant Pot: Place 1 cup of farro and 2 cups of water, cook for 12-15 min under "rice" settings. 2. In a pot: Place 1 cup of farro and 2 cups of water, cook 15-20min. SWEET AND SOUR TOFU INGREDIENTS: Firm Tofu Liquid amino acids Vegetable Broth (powder) Mirin Maple Syrup Other recipes to try: Farro Salad with Tomatoes ...

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AVOCADO CHOCOLATE PUDDING

These avocado chocolate pudding is easy to make, simple and full of nutritions. You will need just four ingredients! AVOCADO CHOCOLATE PUDDING INGREDIENTS  Avocado Chocolate: melted chocolate dark or semi-sweet Maple syrup Soy milk Pinch of salt Other recipes to try: Black Forest Chia Pudding Tropical Chia Pudding Vegan Banana Pudding Avocado Chocolate Mousse Easy to make avocado chocolate mousse 1 avocado 1/4 cup chocolate chips ((melted) )2 tbsp maple syrup 4 tbsp soya milk Blend all the ingredients together. Chill for 30 min. DessertAmericanavocado chocolate mousse, avocado mousse If you tried these Avocado chocolate ...

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VEGAN GINGERBREAD COOKIES

These vegan gingerbread cookies are perfect addition for the holidays season. It is easy to make, soft and full of festive spices. It will definitely become one of you "go to" cookies recipes for the jolly season. VEGAN GINGERBREAD COOKIES INGREDIENTS: Flour Vegan Egg: (recipe could be found here). Vegan Butter: store bought or homemade Molasses: gingerbread essential ingredient Brown Sugar: muscovado sugar-it will give you a nice caramel aroma and taste, and although a brownish color Spices: all spice, ginger and cinnamon HOW TO MAKE VEGAN GINGERBREAD COOKIES: 1.First, blend flour, brown sugar and salt with a food processor. Meanwhile, prepare vegan ...

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FESTIVE VEGAN NICOISE SALAD

Today we are gonna make a traditional French salad - Nicoise Salad-vegan, full of flavor and vegetables. WHAT IS NICOISE SALAD? Nicoise Salad-is a traditional French salad made of tomatoes, hard-boiled eggs, tuna and anchovies. Nicoise means "in the style of Nice" France. NICOISE SALAD INGREDIENTS: French Lentils Asparagus Corn Beets Kalamata Olives Vegan cheese Other recipes to try: Christmas Cheesecake Mousse Festive Quiche Festive Banana Bread   Vegan Nicoise Salad Vegan version of a French Classic French Lentils 1 cup french lentls (cooked)1 cup sweet corn (cooked)5 pcs grape tomatoes 1/4 bulb sweet onion 1 ...

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