Month: April 2024

White bin dip with seasoned pita chips
Holidays & Seasons

White bean dip with pita chips – #Vegan #WithoutTahini

Planning a menu when you have meat-eating guests over can be tricky.  On the one hand, you do want to provide decent catering and snacks (that do not taste like cardboard😄); on the other hand, you don’t want to jeopardize your own journey towards a plant-based lifestyle (or your Lenten Fast, whichever applies to your […]

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Freshly baked vegan peanut butter cookies
Food Recipes & Ideas

Easy Vegan Peanut Butter Cookies

As we near the end of the Lenten season, we still have a surplus of peanut butter in our pantry. To put it to good use, I decided to whip up some delicious vegan peanut butter cookies. While cookies are typically a breeze to bake, adapting a recipe to be vegan requires a bit of […]

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"Fresh Mediterranean couscous bowl with chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, and spring onions, seasoned with cumin, salt, and pepper.
Food Recipes & Ideas

A Basic Mediterranean Couscous Bowl

Couscous has wholly transformed my eating habits and has become a household favorite. I was in the mood for a quick and vegan-friendly lunch when I came up with this Mediterranean couscous bowl. The beauty of a grain bowl lies in its ability to provide all the essential nutrients from every food group, making it […]

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Food Recipes & Ideas

A Creamy Vegan Pasta Delight (with spinach)

I mistakenly whipped up a creamy vegan pasta while trying to prepare a meat- and dairy-free meal. Since my daughter is a big pasta fan, I decided to try it. To my pleasant surprise, she loved it and gave me positive feedback. Her enthusiasm inspired me to share the quick and easy hummus creamed pasta […]

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Food Recipes & Ideas

Quick & Easy Vegan Chocolate Cake: A Simple Delight

This vegan chocolate cake recipe is delightful and proof that baking without dairy or eggs is possible. For some of us, this is a necessity due to allergies or dietary restrictions. Some cultures have been baking without these ingredients for centuries. This particular recipe has been a family favorite for more than 25 years. I […]

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Food Recipes & Ideas

Wholesome Homemade Hummus Without Tahini

Hummus is a popular Middle Eastern dip or spread made primarily from cooked, mashed chickpeas (also known as garbanzo beans) blended with tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and salt. It’s enjoyed as a snack or appetizer and is often served with pita bread or vegetables for dipping. The game changer for me was to […]

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