Recipe for a Mediterranean Veggie Sandwich with Smoked Tofu. It's the perfect light lunch for sunny days. You can grill the veggies on an outdoor grill or use an indoor electric grill. On some days, I just got no time for fancy meals. So whenever I want something quick and easy to make, I often […]
Strawberry Nice Cream Shake (vegan, gluten-free, refined sugar-free)
This vegan, gluten-free and refined sugar-free Strawberry Nice Cream Shake is the perfect, healthy treat for the summer! 3 ingredients only! I've been vegan for 4 years now, so obviously I always have frozen bananas in the freezer. And I totally recommend you keep a stash of frozen bananas in the freezer too! Because frozen bananas […]
Vegan Chicken Tacos with a Cilantro Coconut Sauce
Recipe for vegan Chicken Tacos using TVP soy strips. Served in homemade tortillas with salad, avocado, tomatoes and a Cilantro Coconut Sauce. So good! I made tacos. Well, let me rephrase that... I made vegan Chicken Tacos! I also made a Cilantro Coconut Sauce to go with it. And of course, no taco is complete […]
Veggie Pakora with Sweet Potato and Broccoli (vegan & gluten-free)
Recipe for Veggie Pakora with sweet potato and broccoli, served with a homemade Cilantro Coconut Sauce. Vegan and gluten-free. YUMMY! I just love Indian food... everything from creamy curries to garlic naan, chapati, basmati rice, papadum to pakoras. Yes, pakoras, awesome chickpea battered fried veggies. I haven't had restaurant veggie pakora in such a long time, […]
Gluten-Free Chickpea Crackers
Recipe for quick & easy, vegan gluten-free Chickpea Crackers. They're perfect for parties or as a healthy snack. For these, you'll need chickpea flour. They are delicious with hummus! I've been asked quite a few times if the cracker recipes on the blog work with gluten-free flour. Now I've finally had the chance to give it […]
Vegan Potato & Spinach Strudel
Recipe for a vegan savory Potato & Spinach Strudel. It's the perfect easy lunch/dinner recipe. Delicious with a cilantro sunflower seed dip! Strudel (either savory or sweet like an Apple Strudel) is something we eat quite a lot here in Austria, so I thought it's time to put a savory strudel on the blog as well. […]
Almigiano - Vegan Almond Parmesan
Recipe for a vegan Almond Parmesan, perfect over pasta, lasagna, pizza or rice-based dishes. It's a dairy-free alternative to traditional parmesan. Parmigiano is the Italian word for parmesan, so the title is just a wordplay of Parmigiano and Almonds (the main ingredient in this recipe). My boyfriend and I talk about food for approximately 80% […]
[Veginners] 3 Secret Ingredients to step up your Vegan Cooking
This post is for all of you, who either have been vegan for only a short amount of time, aren’t vegan at all but interested in vegan cooking, or just people looking to change things up in the kitchen. I’ve included my favorite secret ingredients that I use in the kitchen to make food taste […]
Vegan Rhubarb Crumble Cake
Recipe for a super fluffy vegan Rhubarb Crumble Cake - all dairy-free and egg-free. One-bowl vanilla batter + soft rhubarb + golden crumble on top = YUM! May I present the fluffiest vegan Rhubarb Crumble Cake ever! This cake has everything you want: a super simple one-bowl vanilla base, soft rhubarb pieces in the middle and perfectly golden […]
Baked Samosas filled with potatoes and spinach (vegan)
Recipe for vegan, baked Samosas filled with potatoes and spinach. They are a served with a creamy Cilantro Lemon Dip. So good! I've also included a video below on how to fold them! :) Samosas are little pastries with a savoury filling. They are typically fried, but I'm not a big fan of frying at home, […]
Vegan Minty Cotton Candy Ice Cream (made with Aquafaba)
Recipe for a vegan & gluten-free Minty Cotton Candy Ice Cream which is made with Aquafaba (Chickpea Liquid). It's super sweet and yummy! Yeah guys!! This happened! It's Minty Cotton Candy Ice Cream! Vegan & gluten-free and made with Aquafaba (Chickpea Water). I would be lying if I told you that I wanted to make […]
Vegan Fish Burger with homemade Pretzel Rolls
Recipe for a vegan Fish Burger (made with a tofu filet) in homemade Pretzel Rolls. It's so yummy! Completely plant-based and cruelty-free. Nothing tastes as good as a clear conscience feels. The idea of a vegan Fish Burger has been in my head for such a long time. I can't believe I've waited that long before I finally […]
Wild Garlic Pesto Swirl Bread
Wild Garlic Pesto Swirl Bread is one of the pleasures of wild garlic season. The pesto and the bread are so easy to make. It's super flavorful and fluffy! It's wild garlic season again - Yippieh! 2 years ago, I couldn't have cared less about wild garlic, but since I've been making these Wild Garlic […]
Vegan Mini Carrot Cake Loaves
These are the fluffiest vegan Mini Carrot Cake Loaves I've ever had! They don't need any binders or egg-replacements - perfect as they are! These are the fluffiest vegan Mini Carrot Cake Loaves I've ever had! I should have called them Carrot Cake Pillows! Really, there are that soft! Even the next day they were moist […]
Green Destiny Cocktail
Recipe for the healthiest cocktail ever: Green Destiny. Made with apple juice, kiwi & bison grass vodka. So yummy! Makes 4 cocktails. This Green Destiny Cocktail is my favorite cocktail of all times. I always serve it at parties because it looks pretty and it's so yummy! And it's probably the healthiest cocktail too.. I […]
Crispy Sesame Flatbread
Recipe for a crispy, yeast-free, vegan Sesame Flatbread. It's the perfect bread to enjoy with hummus or to serve with soups! So easy to make and it's quite addictive! This crispy Sesame Flatbread is perfect to snack in the morning with some homemade Hummus (or any other spreads). I have to warn you though.. the […]
Vegan Snickers Cups (+Video)
Recipe for vegan Snickers Cups - filled with roasted peanuts and a creamy caramel sauce. These are so simple to make - you will be surprised! I get the best ideas for new recipes when I'm riding my bike home from work late at night - when the streets are empty or when I'm in […]
Vegan Pistachio Rosewater Cookies
These vegan Pistachio Rosewater Cookies smell and taste like roses! They are perfect for Valentine's Day. These vegan Pistachio Rosewater Cookies smell and taste like roses! They are super romantic and perfect for Valentine's Day. Surprise your loved ones with these flowery smelling vegan cookies :) The goal for these cookies was to create them […]
Vegan Raspberry Coconut Panna Cotta
Recipe for a perfectly silky Raspberry Coconut Panna Cotta topped with a warm raspberry sauce. Perfect for Valentine's Day. Vegan & gluten-free. This super silky vegan Raspberry Coconut Panna Cotta is perfect for Valentine's Day! You can prepare it the day ahead, that way you'll have hardly any work on the big day. I've topped […]
Lemon Cheesecake Smoothie (vegan & gluten-free)
This Lemon Cheesecake Smoothie is the most decadent, rich and creamy smoothie you've ever had! It is naturally vegan, gluten-free and refined sugar-free! If you try it, you'd never believe this drink (or should I say cream?) is healthy because it tastes so decadent, creamy and rich! Exactly like a Lemon Cheesecake! So let me present […]
Vegan Parmesan Crusted Peanut Butter Onigiri (Japanese Rice Balls)
Recipe for Vegan Parmesan Crusted Peanut Butter Onigiri (Japanese Rice Balls). They are easy to make, super delicious and look cute! Great for kids, too! Onigiri are these cute little Japanese rice balls that Usagi Tsukino aka Sailor Moon was always having in her lunch box. I've been a huuuuge fan of the TV show when I […]
The easiest Christmas Cookies ever - German Marzipan Balls (vegan & gluten-free)
These German Marzipan Balls are the easiest Christmas Cookies ever! Vegan, gluten-free and only 2 ingredients needed! Have you got 5 minutes? I've been making these little 2-ingredient German Marzipan Balls for many years now and I still love them. They are so easy, yet sooo delicious! And to show how easy they are to […]
Vegan Ginger Goji Cookies
These vegan Ginger Goji Cookies are so easy to make and the perfect pre-christmas treat! No eggs, no dairy and so yummy! These vegan Ginger Goji Cookies aren't totally christmas-y but kiiind of christmas-y, if you know what I mean. They are perfect to ease you into the christmas mood. And now I'm so, so, so excited for […]
No-Bake Marzipan Rum Balls + Holiday Cookie Party (vegan & gluten-free)
Vegan & Gluten-free No-Bake Marzipan Rum Balls - perfect for the holidays! They are super easy to make and don't require an oven. They can be made in 10 minutes. Got a sec? Because I have probably the easiest cookie recipe here for you! These No-Bake Marzipan Rum Balls can be made in a couple […]
10 Delicious Vegan Treats for the Holidays
If you're looking for a few vegan treats for the holidays, you'll love these 10 ideas! From fancy-looking Apple Roses to Matcha Ice Cream Cakes, 3-ingredient Apple Strudel and Blueberry Lemon Streusel Muffins. Are you guys excited for the holidays? I sure am..because more free time = more time for food. Also it's totally okay to indulge […]
Date-Sweetened Hazelnut Milk
Do you want to make your own Hazelnut Milk at home? It's actually super easy! I have a date-sweetened recipe for you, that is super yummy and delicious. You won't believe how good and silky it is! When I adopted a vegan diet, changing to plant-based milk wasn't difficult for me, they do taste way better […]
Vegan & Gluten-free Green Falafel
Did you know you can make green falafel by adding collard greens? These falafel are made using canned chickpeas and they're pan-fried in the pan for super quick falafel! I've always loved the green Falafels one could get at Maoz, but somehow whenever I made Falafel at home I never used enough parsley or cilantro […]
Homemade Christmas Liquor - the perfect gift
Make this homemade Christmas Liquor with apples, oranges, cinnamon and more! It's the perfect little gift for your relatives or co-workers. A few years ago, my boyfriend and I started the tradition of making a homemade Christmas Liquor, my relatives loved it so we simply kept making one year after year. I love that it […]
Vegan "Egg" Spaetzle with a creamy Avocado Sauce
Recipe for vegan "Egg" Spaetzle - they are tossed in a super creamy Avocado Sauce. A secret ingredient will make the spaetzle taste and smell super egg-y! Spaetzle are a very popular dish in the german-speaking area (Germany and Austria). Spätzle or how they are often called Knöpfle, are normally made with a lot of […]
5 Warming Vegan Soups
When it's cold and rainy outside, there is nothing better than a large bowl of hot soup. In this post, you'll find my favorite vegan soup recipes. There is nothing better than a bowl of steaming hot veggie soup on cold fall or winter days. And to be honest, this fall has been feeling more like […]
Lime Rainbow Linguine
Recipe for vegan Lime Rainbow Linguine made with rainbow carrots. Easy to make and you won't need a spiralizer for this dish! Besides making pasta entirely out of veggies, you can also combine veggie pasta and regular pasta and make a simple, but pretty pasta dish. For this recipe, I've used beautiful rainbow carrots - […]
Green Power Bowl
Recipe for a vegan and gluten-free Green Power Bowl with collard greens, broccoli and potatoes. Easy to make, healthy and super tasty. Crispy roasted potatoes, broccoli and finely chopped collard greens... sounds good? Then you'll love this Green Power Bowl! I wanted to make a dish that only used seasonal produce and came up with this delicious […]
Braised Red Cabbage
Recipe for a Braised Red Cabbage - it's the perfect side dish for Thanksgiving and Christmas! Vegan & Gluten-free. Easy to make & better than store-bought! Braised Red Cabbage is a wonderful side dish for Thanksgiving and Christmas feasts. Together with a Stuffed Seitan Roast or veggie sausages and some oven-roasted potatoes and green leafy salads […]
20 Vegan & Refined Sugar-Free Desserts
It's time to ditch the white sugar once and for all! With these 20 Vegan Refined Sugar-Free Desserts, you don't have to miss out on anything. Cakes, pies, ice cream, popsicles - all of them without any refined sugar! You'll love those! We all know that sugar is bad for the body. But ditching refined sugar […]
Bloody Cups for Halloween (Vegan & Gluten-Free) + Video
These Bloody Cups are filled with a raspberry sauce - making it the perfect treat for Halloween! They are vegan, gluten-free, and you'll only need 3 ingredients! When it comes to festive and seasonal recipes, I'm more like the last-minute type of person. So simple, easy-to-make, yet delicious recipes are just the thing for me. […]
Vegan Coconut Matcha Ice Cream Cakes
Recipe for vegan and gluten-free Coconut Matcha Ice Cream Cakes. They are easy to make and such an awesome treat & kid-friendly. Ever since I've made the Chocolate Lovers Cake, I knew the combo of cake basis, ice cream in the middle and chocolate on top (which transformed into a chocolate hard shell) just worked. […]
[Veginners] 5 Must-See Documentaries about Animals
If you're new to veganism and if you have to defend your vegan arguments in discussions and disputes, it helps if you have a good understanding and know a few facts about animals and animal agriculture to blow your "opponent" away with your killer arguments! Documentaries have played a huge role in why I went […]
Crispy Tofu Wrap with Homemade Tortillas & Avocado Mayo
Recipe for a vegan crispy Tofu Wrap with homemade wheat tortillas, avocado mayo, salad, and cucumbers. The wheat tortilla is super fluffy! Great for a lunch. This Crispy Tofu Wrap is so good! You have to try it! It's the best filling lunch one could ever have, the tofu is seasoned with curry powder and salt […]
How to make Homemade Coconut Milk
Do you want to make your own Coconut Milk? Great idea! I'll show you how to make homemade Coconut Milk with a high-speed blender! I love, love, love young Thai coconuts but I don't always have a use for the soft coconut meat. Well... all of this changed today! Because I've made homemade Coconut Milk out […]
Vegan Mini Calzones
Recipe for vegan Mini Calzones filled with spinach, mushrooms, tomato sauce & homemade vegan cheese. They are perfect little finger foods for parties! Calzone Party!! Oh man... have I ever mentioned how much I love those little pockets filled with steaming hot deliciousness? My boyfriend loves those as well and he demands them on a regular basis […]