Scrumptious vegan recipes, all things crafty & lovely.
Zesty Cherry Rhubarb Pie with a wonderfully flaky crust that doesn’t come out soggy! The natural sweetness of luscious cherries mingles with the vibrant tartness of rhubarb, and a hint of fragrant vanilla, for an absolutely ambrosial pie. An easy method, along with some tips, on how to avoid a soggy pie crust. Strawberries and…
Light and zesty Purple Potato Salad, dressed with an aromatic tarragon vinaigrette for a delightful spin on the classic Summer potato salad. Mixed beans make this salad wholesome while pomegranate seeds add some sweet-tart juicy crunchiness. To save time, prepare in advance and drizzle the dressing just before serving. Tarragon is a highly flavourful and…
Creamy butter beans, also known as gigantes or giant lima beans, are stewed in the pressure cooker in a spiced tomato sauce. This quintessential Mauritian recipe can also be made on the stovetop. It’s great served over rice or even with boiled noodles, as many Mauritians do! Butter beans are basically lima beans in giant…
Spicy vegan kebabs with tofu and jackfruit in a tandoori masala marinade are perfect as part of sheet pan dinners for busy weeknights or Summertime vegan barbecues. These flavourful skewers hold well on the grill. Accompany them with various vegetables or corn on the cob and cucumber raita and they will surely satisfy everyone at…
Warm spices like cumin and paprika, create a deep flavour undertone, which is then enlivened with a touch of bright orange juice and dried apricots to make a vibrant tomato sauce base for lentils and artichokes to mingle in. The brown lentils and artichoke hearts add to the tapestry of flavours and textures, making this…
A vegan Pineapple Pie recipe with no added sugar and homemade flaky pie crust. The texture is somewhat similar to a creamy custard pie but woven with bits of sweet juicy pineapple and chewy dried apricots that add to the deliciousness, bringing in some floral flavours. At our place, when we think of pie, it…
Warmly infused with North African spices – ras el hanout, this Vegan Spaghetti Squash Casserole with crispy tempeh can be served as a side dish or lower carb alternative to pasta or rice. A delicious and easy to make vegan casserole that’s also gluten-free. I realise that I don’t have that many vegan casserole recipes…
A list of 15 plantain recipes that will make you start cooking with plantains right away. These scrumptious recipes are more than just fried plantain side dishes, ranging from breakfast hashes to burritos, stews and curries, snacks and not forgetting heavenly doughnuts and dessert sweet treats. I grew up on green banana dishes ranging from…
Cheesy Nooch Tomato Fried Rice is a beautiful version of the classic vegetable fried rice dish with amazingly complex flavours from the tomato, nooch (aka nutritional yeast) and herbs. This delicious crowd-pleaser vegan rice dish is prepared in little time and can be served as a meal in itself. Every home cook probably has a…
A vegan version of the gratin dish with no butter or cream, this butternut squash gratin is yet wonderfully creamy and delicious. Kamut berries deliver delightful chewiness laced in between the tender slices of butternut squash. Smoked tofu ups the protein and adds a bold layer of flavour; spinach boosts the nutrient profile. This delectable…
