Vegan fusion recipes, all things crafty & lovely.
Garibaldi biscuits are crunchy buttery cookies, neither too rich nor too sweet, filled with soft currant raisins sandwiched inside. Every bite of these cookies has the taste of childhood. The memory of these Garibaldi biscuits was rekindled by some raisin cookies that I was baking on the fly, some time last week after dinner. I…
Easy Vegan Pizza Recipe topped with Tikka Masala Smoked Tofu and dolloped with creamy Vegan Cheese Sauce. The spelt pizza crust is made with a no-rise no-yeast pizza dough. Toss on a couple more veggie pizza toppings and you have a simply delicious homemade vegan pizza recipe! Makes one medium crust 26-cm [10-inch] pizza. With…
A warmly spiced delicata squash and fava bean stew makes the ultimate comfort food meal for chilly weeknights. It’s the kind of stew that makes you feel all snuggly and cozy inside out. Fava beans are downright delicious legumes that are rather underused in Western cuisine and neither are they popular in Mauritian cuisine. It’s…
This vegan quiche is somewhat crustless in that there is no pastry involved, with thick sturdy slices of eggplant arranged to encase the filling in lieu of a crust. It’s lighter than a traditional quiche, eggless and dairy-free with no compromise on the texture, yet very filling and satisfying. A little kala namak or Indian…
Originating from southern France, the cassoulet is a white bean stew that is traditionally simmered over a long period of time. Since white beans are the soul of this dish, it is easy to adapt it to a vegan preparation where various types of vegetable sausages, smoked or marinated tofu or seitan can be incorporated….
Creamy red lentil soup with corn, pumpkin and turmeric is especially warming and healing for this time of the year. This is an easy soup recipe that not only feels satisfying but also brings a lot of balancing goodness to the tummy. The lovely sweetness of pumpkin pairs perfectly with the pungent spiciness of healing…
Water kefir is a fermented probiotic beverage full of beneficial bacteria and is so simple, easy and fun to prepare at home. It is slightly tangy and has a pleasant taste, quite similar in flavour to a slightly fizzy lemonade. It’s a healthy low-sugar alternative to commercial sodas which can even be enjoyed by small…
A simple easy recipe for Five-Spice Sticky Tofu & Mushroom served in a tortilla. This Chinese five spice tofu comes together in 20 minutes or less and is also great accompanied with rice or noodles. I make this sticky tofu & mushroom dish a couple times a week whether to go with some tortilla or…
Traditional flavours of the Mauritian curry are captured with red kidney beans and zucchini in rich pumpkin curry sauce. This tomato-based curry recipe contains no coconut milk and is relatively low in fat content. Pumpkin puree blended into the curry sauce adds so much richness, warmth and a subtle sweet note – a comforting meal for this autumn season….
When chilly autumn nights beckon a nourishing bowl of comfort food to warm the heart, this Smoked Tofu Mushroom Stroganoff with Green Beans might just fit the bill and become your next family-favourite home-cooked meal. It’s an ideal weeknight meal and an easy one-pot dish in the pressure cooker (or stove top) that can be made…
