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!

GARLIC SOUP

Inspired by France's classic dish, this Garlic soup features simple ingredients and easy to make. MY LATEST VIDEO FRENCH GARLIC SOUP INGREDIENTS  Garlic: two bulbs Flour: all-purpose Vegetable broth  Olive oil  Bread  Salt and pepper  HOW TO MAKE GARLIC SOUP  Separate each clove of garlic from the heads and crush with flat side of a knife. Do not remove the garlic from its skin.   Add olive oil to the pot, let it get warm. Add the flour and cook for 5 minutes. Gradually whisk in the warm broth and bring to boil. When the mixture boils, add garlic and let simmer for 30 minutes.  Put piece of bread and grated cheese (optional) at the bottom of each bowl. Strain the soup.  Ladle ...

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VEGAN CHOCOLATE COOKIES

These crinkle type vegan chocolate cookies are crowd-pleaser. Using room temperature ingredients ensures that the dough comes together evenly. MY LATEST VIDEO VEGAN CHOCOLATE COOKIES INGREDIENTS  Flour: all-purpose flour  Cacao powder: Dutch-process  Baking powder  Vegan egg  Cane sugar  Vegan butter  Confectioners' sugar  HOW TO MAKE VEGAN CHOCOLATE COOKIES  In a bowl, sift the flour, baking powder, cocoa powder and salt.  In a separate bowl, beat together vegan butter and cane sugar (using a hand mixer) until fluffy.  Add vegan egg and vanilla extract.  Add the flour mixture and beat on low for 3-5 minutes until combined.  Place confectioner's sugar in a small bowl. Scoop ...

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VEGAN PANETTONE

Dried fruits and orange zest make un unbeatable combination, and the addition of nuts only heightens the appeal. For a fancier finish, dust Vegan Panettone with confectioner's sugar. MY LATEST VIDEO VEGAN PANETTONE INGREDIENTS  Flour: all-purpose or bread flour  Yeast: instant yeast Sugar: cane sugar  Vegan egg  Plant milk  Vegan butter  Dried fruit: you could use raisins, sultanas, currants and candied orange peels (recipe for homemade candied orange peel could be found in these post) Zest: orange and lemon  Nuts: pine nuts (optional) HOW TO MAKE PANETTONE  Mix the flour, yeast, sugar, salt and vanilla in a bowl.  Make a well in the center and stir plant milk and vegan ...

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MINCEMEAT RECIPE

These Mincemeat recipe is easy to make, vegan and Classic filling for mincepies. MY LATEST VIDEO VEGAN MINCEMEAT INGREDIENTS  Apples  Oranges  Cane sugar  Brown sugar  Raisins  Pine nuts  Blanched almonds Cinnamon  Rum extract  HOW TO MAKE MINCEMEAT  Finely chop apples and oranges (you could use a food processor). In a saucepan cook apples, oranges, raisins and sugar for 30 minutes.  Set aside. Add almonds, pine nuts, cinnamon and rum extract.  Refrigerate for two days before use.  I hope you will love these recipe because it's:  Simple Easy to make  Classic  and delicious!  Other recipe to try:  Gingerbread cupcakes  Candied orange peel  Cinnamon cookies Mince ...

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VEGAN COCONUT SOUP

A generous addition of coconut milk turns this soup into a warm, main dish. Add mandarins or oranges for extra flavor. MY LATEST VIDEO VEGAN COCONUT SOUP INGREDIENTS  Coconut milk : full-fat, canned  Vegetable broth  Mandarins: could be substituted for oranges  Rice: jasmine rice  Mushrooms: dry white mushrooms  Salt and pepper  HOW TO MAKE COCONUT SOUP  Cook rice. Set aside.  Soak mushrooms for 20 minutes. Chop. Set aside.  In a medium pot, add coconut milk, vegetable broth, mandarin zest, mandarin juice. Bring the soup to boil. Boil for 5 minutes.  Add mushrooms. Boil over medium heat for 10 minutes.  Divide rice between bowls and pour the soup over it.  I hope you will ...

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CELERY AND CHESTNUT SOUP

Celery root is the root of a variety of celery plant. Serve this hearty soup as a starter or main course, garnished with warm croutons. MY LATEST VIDEO CELERY AND CHESTNUT SOUP INGREDIENTS  Celery root  Celery ribs  Onion  Chestnuts  Vegetable broth  Vegan cooking cream  HOW TO MAKE VEGAN CELERY SOUP  In a large pot, add olive oil and onion. Saute for 5 minutes. Add vegetable broth, celery, celery root and chestnuts. Cover and let it simmer for 30 minutes.  Remove from the heat and let cool slightly.  Puree the soup in a blender.  Transfer to a pot. Add vegan cream and let it simmer for 5 minutes.  Garnish with croutons.  I hope you will love these Celery and chestnut soup ...

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GINGERBREAD CUPCAKES

'Tis the season with vegan Gingerbread Cupcakes. Orange marmalade glaze makes a fragrant finish. MY LATEST VIDEO VEGAN GINGERBREAD CUPCAKES INGREDIENTS  Flour: all-purpose flour  Baking powder  Cornstarch  Corn syrup (dark) Plant milk  Vegan egg  Vegan butter Spices: anise pods, cinnamon and allspice  Orange marmalade  HOW TO MAKE GINGERBREAD CUPCAKES Bring plant milk to a boil. Add the star anise, remove from the heat. Let it infuse for 15 minutes. In a mixing bowl, whisk flour, cornstarch, baking powder, cane sugar, cinnamon and all spice. Stir in corn syrup and orange marmalade. Add vegan egg, vegan butter and salt.   Strain the milk into the batter and stir until ...

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CHESTNUT SOUP

Chestnuts with their nutty taste off a delicious addition to holiday menus. Serve these soup with spiced vegan cream or warm croutons. MY LATEST VIDEO VEGAN CHESTNUT SOUP INGREDIENTS  Chestnuts: vacuum packed Butter: vegan butter  Onion: yellow sweet onion  Celery  Vegetable broth  Vegan cooking cream  Spices HOW TO MAKE CHESTNUT SOUP  In a small mixing bowl, combine vegan cream, sugar, salt and spices. Refrigerate.  In a large pot, add vegan butter, onion (chopped) and celery (chopped). Cook for 5 minutes.  Add chestnuts and vegetable broth. Simmer for 15 minutes. Puree the soup with immersion blender or food processor. Return the soup to the pot, add half of spiced cream ...

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VEGAN SCONES

This sophisticated Vegan Scones, paired with vegan coffee custard, is easy to make. Dried cranberries add a hint of festive flavor. MY LATEST VIDEO VEGAN SCONES INGREDIENTS  Flour: all-purpose flour  Baking powder Sugar: cane sugar Vegan butter Plant milk   Vegan egg Dry cranberries or raisins  HOW TO MAKE VEGAN SCONES  Soak cranberries in a bowl of hot water for 10 minutes. Drain. Set aside.  In a mixing bowl, add the flour, cane sugar, baking powder and vegan butter. Mix. Add vegan egg and plant milk.  Stir cranberries into the dough.  Roll out the dough between two pieces of parchment paper.  Chill in the refrigerator for 1 ...

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