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15 Quick & Healthy Plant-Based Recipes

Published: January 17, 2021 Last Updated: July 1, 2023 / 7 Comments

15 Quick & Healthy Plant-Based Recipes

Whether you're looking for ideas for busy weeknight dinners or simple lunch recipes, I've got you covered! In this post, you'll find my favorite 15+ Quick & Healthy Plant-Based Recipes, including soups, curries, pasta, and rice-based dishes. While I usually love standing the whole day in the kitchen and cooking up a storm, sometimes I just can't […]

How to cook Kalettes / Flower Sprouts

Published: January 15, 2021 Last Updated: January 15, 2021 / 3 Comments

Kalettes - Flower Sprouts

Kalettes are a relatively new hybrid vegetable between kale and Brussels sprouts. They are quick and easy to prepare and so delicious! We need to talk about my latest obsession: Kalettes or also called Flower Sprouts or Kale Sprouts. You know I LOVE Brussels sprouts, and these kalettes are a hybrid vegetable between kale and […]

Breaded & Fried Cauliflower Nuggets

Published: January 8, 2021 Last Updated: January 8, 2021 / 16 Comments

Breaded & Fried Cauliflower Nuggets

These Breaded & Fried Cauliflower Nuggets are the perfect game day snack! Even when you're not into sports, you'll love these crispy veggie nuggets. It's almost unbelievable that these are made with cauliflower! Dip them into BBQ sauce and enjoy! I really don't know how to begin to describe these Cauliflower Nuggets because they are […]

Tofu Nuggets (Popcorn Chicken Style)

Published: January 1, 2021 Last Updated: December 18, 2020 / 3 Comments

Tofu Nuggets Popcorn Chicken Style

You've never had nuggets like these. These Tofu Nuggets taste more like popcorn chicken than popcorn chicken itself. They are super crispy and flavorful on the outside and squishy, soft on the inside. Insane! 'UGH, tofu.. it tastes like nothing' and this is absolutely true... if you don't season it. And sometimes it can be […]

15+ Vegan Christmas Breakfast & Brunch Recipes

Published: December 23, 2020 Last Updated: August 11, 2022 / Leave a Comment

Vegan Christmas Breakfast and Brunch Recipes

15+ Vegan Christmas Breakfast and Brunch Recipes including many sweet and savory recipes like pancakes, waffles, breakfast burritos, tofu scrambles, and more! Lots of festive twists on classics like Gingerbread Pancakes or Powdered Sugar Snow Star Donuts.  In this collection of Christmas Morning Breakfast & Brunch recipes, I've included my favorite sweet and savory ideas. […]

Almond Butter Sugar Cookies

Published: December 11, 2020 Last Updated: December 14, 2020 / 2 Comments

almond butter sugar cookies with chocolate coating and shredded coconut

These Almond Butter Sugar Cookies are the perfect cut-out cookies because the dough is easy to work with, you will only need 5 ingredients, and they make the ideal base cookie to decorate with chocolate coating, shredded coconut, or whatever you have in mind for them! Just recently, I made these Peanut Butter Cookies and […]

Vegan Peanut Butter Cookies

Published: December 4, 2020 Last Updated: December 6, 2020 / 2 Comments

Vegan Peanut Butter Cookies

These vegan Peanut Butter Cookies topped with salted peanuts are super easy to make and so delicious! You will only need 6 ingredients! I am starting this season of cookie-baking with cookies that are perfect for all year round: Vegan Peanut Butter Cookies! These cookies are so, so easy to make! You only need a […]

Vegan Carbonara

Published: November 27, 2020 Last Updated: November 24, 2020 / Leave a Comment

Vegan Spaghetti Carbonara with smoky tempeh bits

This is my totally unauthentic, but extremely delicious VEGAN carbonara recipe with smoky tempeh bits! It's real comfort food! Don't get me wrong, I don't claim that this is authentic carbonara - it's quite the opposite actually, BUT it is extremely delicious! And you should try it! Recently I fell in love with the use […]

Vegan Mashed Potatoes with onions and garlic

Published: November 20, 2020 Last Updated: May 24, 2024 / Leave a Comment

vegan mashed potatoes in a bowl

Mashed potatoes are amazing as they are, but this flavorful version with caramelized onions, garlic, and parsley is an easy way to bring your vegan mashed potatoes game to the next level! Just in time for the holidays, I am sharing my favorite mashed potatoes recipe. And while I love potatoes in all shapes and […]

Vegan Dal Makhani

Published: November 13, 2020 Last Updated: January 26, 2023 / 10 Comments

Vegan Dal Makhani

Dal Makhani is a traditional Indian curry dish with lentils. Try this easy and delicious veganized version! It's so rich and creamy! As you can probably guess from the large number of curry recipes on my blog: I love Indian food! Especially in the colder months, I can't get enough of it. Luckily, we go […]

Vegan Pumpkin Nuggets

Published: November 6, 2020 Last Updated: November 6, 2020 / 18 Comments

vegan pumpkin nuggets in pan

Make your own vegetarian alternative to chicken nuggets with PUMPKIN! These vegan Pumpkin Nuggets are crispy on the outside and soft & creamy on the inside. Dip them in ranch sauce, have them with salad, in a wrap, or in a fall-inspired buddha bowl. Fall is my favorite season. Spending more time at home, slowly […]

Baked BBQ Cauliflower Wings

Published: October 30, 2020 Last Updated: October 8, 2020 / 1 Comment

Baked BBQ Cauliflower Wings

These baked Cauliflower Wings are coated in BBQ sauce. They are easy to make and a healthier alternative to the fried cauliflower wings. Have them as a snack or make them into a whole meal serving them over rice and veggies. Unlike my two other cauliflower wings recipes (Spicy Cauliflower Wings & Breaded & Fried […]

English Muffins

Published: October 23, 2020 Last Updated: October 7, 2020 / Leave a Comment

english muffins with cream cheese and chives

This is a super simple recipe for English muffins using only six ingredients. They are fluffy and soft on the inside. Perfect for Saturday mornings, but you can also prepare them on the weekend, and enjoy them warm and freshly toasted on weekday mornings. English Muffins always remind me of my trip to the US […]

Pumpkin Goulash with Bread Dumplings

Published: October 16, 2020 Last Updated: June 13, 2021 / 5 Comments

Vegan Pumpkin Goulash with two pan-fried Bread Dumplings

This vegan Pumpkin Goulash is made with a hokkaido pumpkin and served with pan-fried Bread Dumplings - traditional Austrian dumplings! Perfect for cold fall days! Easy to make and so delicious. Fall is the perfect time for all kinds of stews and goulashes. But this isn't your typical goulash recipe: No meat, and not even […]

Spooky Halloween Eyeball Cocktail

Published: October 9, 2020 Last Updated: October 14, 2023 / 1 Comment

Halloween Eyeball Cocktail

This Spooky Halloween Eyeball Cocktail is the perfect crowd-pleasing drink for your Halloween party! The base is a simple Gin Tonic with red grape juice. The eyeball add-in is super easy to make with only 2 ingredients. Up until a few years ago, I could not have cared less about Halloween. This totally changed. Now, […]

Vegan Peanut Butter Curry

Published: October 2, 2020 Last Updated: January 26, 2023 / Leave a Comment

Vegan Peanut Butter Curry with tofu

This vegan peanut butter curry with veggies and tofu is such a comfort food! Serve it with basmati rice and fresh cilantro. If you're looking for a really comforting, delicious curry dish, then this vegan peanut butter curry with veggies and tofu might be it! I first published this recipe in 2014 (!). I just […]

Tempeh Bolognese - ready in 15 minutes

Published: September 25, 2020 Last Updated: September 23, 2020 / 1 Comment

Tempeh Bolognese over spaghetti

This vegan Tempeh Bolognese can be made in 15 minutes! It's quick, easy, and delicious! Sprinkle it with cashew parmesan. I've made tempeh bolognese at least 4 times during the last 2 weeks, to get it just right. And with this version, I couldn't be happier! Bolognese sauce is traditionally a meaty sauce, so we […]

Vegan Oreo Brownies

Published: September 18, 2020 Last Updated: September 12, 2020 / 3 Comments

vegan oreo brownies

These vegan Oreo Brownies are super easy to make and you'll only need 6 ingredients. Make them for your family and friends and feel the love. Okay, I know the last brownie recipe (these peanut butter swirl brownies) wasn't too long ago, but bear with me. For this recipe, I've stripped the ingredients down to […]

Golden Cauliflower Rice

Published: September 11, 2020 Last Updated: September 2, 2021 / 1 Comment

Golden Cauliflower Rice

This Golden Cauliflower Rice is a delicious low-carb alternative to regular rice! Ras el Hanout gives the cauliflower a beautiful color and rich taste. Not only is this Golden Cauliflower Rice super pretty to look at, healthy, and delicious, it's also extremely quick and easy to make. And when I say quick, I mean super […]

Orzo Pasta with Roasted Vegetables

Published: September 4, 2020 Last Updated: August 18, 2020 / Leave a Comment

Orzo Pasta with Roasted Vegetables

Vegan Orzo Pasta recipe with Roasted Vegetables is the perfect meal for the summer. It is loaded with fresh veggies, parsley, and is giving me all the Mediterranean vibes. I love, love, love orzo pasta as a base for simple and delicious summer meals! It took me exactly 30 years to finally give orzo a […]

Grilled Flatbread

Published: August 28, 2020 Last Updated: November 19, 2021 / 1 Comment

grilled flatbread

This vegan Grilled Flatbread is the perfect side dish for roasted veggies, summer salads, or seitan steak! You can bake it on a grill rack or on a grill pan for the nice, iconic grill marks. This soft, fluffy, thick, grilled flatbread should be an integral part of every cookout/bbq/grilling session. It's super easy to […]

Vegan Fish Curry

Published: August 21, 2020 Last Updated: January 26, 2023 / 2 Comments

Vegan Fish Curry made with Banana Blossoms

This Vegan Fish Curry made with banana blossoms is mind-blowing! The 'fish' is crispy on the outside and soft and flaky on the inside. You guys! I made Vegan. Fish. Curry. Yes! Crispy vegan fish using banana blossoms in a rich and creamy curry sauce. I am SO excited to share this recipe with you […]

Vegan Strawberry Pancakes

Published: August 14, 2020 Last Updated: April 28, 2022 / 1 Comment

Vegan Strawberry Pancakes

These vegan Strawberry Pancakes are quick and easy to make! Add some chopped strawberries into the pancake batter and make them the most perfect pancakes for a summer brunch! If you are looking for a super simple vegan pancake recipe for a weekend brunch, this is it. I mean, who doesn’t love pancakes?! And who doesn't […]

Vegan Sushi Bowl

Published: August 7, 2020 Last Updated: August 7, 2020 / 8 Comments

Vegan Sushi Bowl with Tofu

If you're in the mood for sushi, but not the rolling-the-sushi-part, then this vegan sushi bowl is perfect for you! Top the sushi rice with crispy tofu, avocado, veggies, pickled ginger, peanut sauce, and nori bits! I love sushi, I really do, but rolling the sushi just requires a certain amount of patience that I […]

Golden Couscous Side Dish

Published: July 31, 2020 Last Updated: September 6, 2020 / Leave a Comment

Golden Couscous

This Golden Couscous seasoned with Ras el Hanout is the perfect simple and quick side dish for BBQs and potlucks! It's flavorful and everyone will love it! Couscous is such a summer food for me. Not only is couscous literally the quickest side dish ever to make (boil water and let the couscous soak for […]

Vegan Peach Crumb Cake

Published: July 24, 2020 Last Updated: July 24, 2020 / 1 Comment

Vegan Peach Crumb Cake

This delicious vegan crumb cake with fresh peaches is easy to make and perfect for the summer! You can even sub the peaches for pretty much any fruit! Each summer, I am getting these cravings for fruity crumb cakes. I've made vegan Rhubarb Crumble Cake and Plum Cinnamon Streusel Cake before, but this time I […]

Tofu & Rice Noodle Bowl with Peanut Sauce

Published: July 17, 2020 Last Updated: July 13, 2020 / 1 Comment

Tofu & Rice Noodle Bowl with peanut sauce

This Tofu & Rice Noodle Bowl with Peanut Sauce is the perfect meal for hot summer days. It's easy and quick to make and highly customizable. I'm absolutely obsessed with this Tofu & Rice Noodle Bowl with Peanut Sauce. During the last couple of days, I've been craving cold (or at least semi-cold) meals, so […]

Vegan Lemon Muffins

Published: July 10, 2020 Last Updated: July 3, 2020 / 2 Comments

glazed vegan lemon muffins

These vegan lemon muffins with a lemon glaze are super soft, fluffy, and zesty! The perfect mix between sweet and sour! I just love a good lemon cake but you know what's even better? Easy to share, faster to bake, portion-controlled servings of cake - aka muffins :) These vegan glazed lemon muffins are actually […]

Sesame Grissini / Breadsticks

Published: July 3, 2020 Last Updated: November 19, 2021 / 1 Comment

sesame grissini breadsticks

Love the breadsticks at restaurants? You can now make your own sesame grissini at home with this easy recipe! They are the perfect snack for parties! You're hosting a party and want to make some snacks for your guests? Grissini! Looking for an appetizer for date night? Grissini! These sesame grissini are looking super fancy […]

Tofu Cashew Curry

Published: June 19, 2020 Last Updated: January 26, 2023 / 1 Comment

Tofu Cashew Curry

This Tofu Cashew Curry is the perfect veggie-packed comfort food! We are using cashews for the base of the creamy sauce and adding lots of broccoli, tofu, and carrots. I will never, ever get bored of curries. There are just too many possibilities! I just love the combination of broccoli, tofu, and red curry paste […]

Vegan Peanut Butter Brownies

Published: June 5, 2020 Last Updated: June 4, 2020 / 4 Comments

Vegan Peanut Butter Brownies

Chocolate and Peanut Butter is a match made in heaven. And these vegan Peanut Butter Brownies are just what you need right now! Brownies are nice and all. But brownies with peanut butter swirls and chocolate chunks is where it's at! Of course, you can use the brownie recipe as a base and add your […]

Chocolate Raspberry Pancakes

Published: May 22, 2020 Last Updated: April 28, 2022 / Leave a Comment

Chocolate Raspberry Pancakes

These Chocolate Raspberry Pancakes are quick & easy to make. They are the perfect pancakes for you if you can't decide between chocolaty and fruity pancakes! The combo is amazing! If you're like me and you can never decide between chocolate and fruity pancakes, then you will LOVE these Chocolate Raspberry Pancakes! The combination of […]

Vegan Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

Published: May 1, 2020 Last Updated: May 18, 2021 / Leave a Comment

Chocolate Chip Banana Bread Loaf

Put your overripe bananas to good use because this is banana bread perfection: Soft, moist banana bread with chocolate chips. You will love it! You know it's gonna be an amazing day when you have chocolate chip banana bread in the fridge waiting for breakfast! You can add vegan chocolate spread, nut butter, or jam […]

Cashew Cream

Published: April 24, 2020 Last Updated: December 6, 2020 / 4 Comments

cashew cream

This Cashew Cream is the perfect base for sauces and dips. You can add it into tomato soup, use it for carbonara, or a creamy mushroom sauce. This is a very basic cashew cream recipe that I use for various dishes like Spaghetti Carbonara, as a dressing or dip, a spoonful into creamy tomato soup, […]

10+ Vegan Blueberry Recipes

Published: April 3, 2020 Last Updated: August 11, 2022 / Leave a Comment

In this round-up, you will find my favorite vegan blueberry recipes - from pancakes to ice cream, blueberry gin fizz to smoothies. You can add blueberries to anything! I know I will probably make a lot of enemies now when I say that blueberries are my favorite berries (and not strawberries, which are everybody's darling). […]

Spicy Cauliflower Wings

Published: March 27, 2020 Last Updated: April 21, 2020 / 2 Comments

spicy cauliflower wings dipped in mayo

These spicy Cauliflower Wings are the perfect game day snack! The breaded & fried cauliflower wings tossed in hot sauce can made everything from just a little spicy to spicy af - depending on your preference! This is a hot & spicy version of my breaded & fried cauliflower nuggets recipe. And they turned out […]

Vegan Sandwich Bread

Published: March 13, 2020 Last Updated: November 19, 2021 / 46 Comments

Nothing is better than freshly baked, warm, homemade bread! This fluffy vegan Sandwich Bread is easy to make and smells amazing! Baking bread at home is one of the most rewarding things ever! I love the smell of freshly baked bread in the whole apartment. It always makes me feel so fuzzy and happy! I […]

10+ Vegan Spinach Recipes

Published: March 6, 2020 Last Updated: August 11, 2022 / Leave a Comment

It's time to eat more spinach! Spinach curry, hummus, crackers, falafel… there are endless opportunities to give your body a much need iron and vitamin boost! In this post, I'm sharing my favorite vegan spinach recipes! As a child, there was nothing that I hated more than spinach. Now, it's one of my favorite veggies! […]

Fluffy Vegan Blueberry Pancakes

Published: February 28, 2020 Last Updated: April 28, 2022 / 11 Comments

Vegan Blueberry Pancakes

I don't think there is anything better than a stack of fluffy vegan blueberry pancakes for breakfast on weekends! They are super quick & easy to make - done in 30 minutes! Who is obsessed with pancakes? It's this girl! *pointing to me* If you are looking for a super simple vegan pancake recipe for weekend […]

Vegan Lasagna with Nooch Cheese

Published: February 21, 2020 Last Updated: March 4, 2020 / 15 Comments

Vegan Lasagna with Nooch Cheese

You don't have to miss out on lasagna when going vegan! This vegan lasagna with nooch (nutritional yeast) cheese tastes just like the real thing. Soy granule makes it super "meaty". With this vegan Lasagna, you can definitely fool omnivores. I've made this dish for parties, friends, and family and it's a real crowd-pleaser. For […]

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