Vegan fusion recipes, all things crafty & lovely.
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…
Today we have something other than a recipe to share. If you’ve enjoyed the printable Meal Planner – Chirpy Set, we’re pretty sure you’ll love this cheery printable “cheat sheet” or kitchen conversion chart for your kitchen. It complements the meal planner and we’re pleased to share it with you all! It’s handy to have it on…
A delicious seasonal vegan besan burfi treat revealing the mellow sweetness of pumpkin married to the earthy flavours of besan or chickpea/gram flour. This melt-in-the-mouth pumpkin chickpea fudge recipe is dairy-free, gluten-free, soy-free and nut-free. It can be made for any special occasion or to simply end any meal on a sweet note. Burfis are delicious sweet confectioneries that originate from…
An easy vegetable moussaka dish that consists of juicy veggie meatless mince sauce mingling with layers of sweet eggplant (aubergines) and a velvety creamy bechamel sauce. This vegan and vegetarian version of the classic Greek moussaka is hearty and homely yet much lighter, dairy-free and low in carb with soy-free and gluten-free options. I made…
As much as possible, we enjoy coming up with ways to render each aspect of our everyday life more enjoyable and easy, but the best part is when we share them with you. So, we’ve designed this cheery Printable Meal Planner just for our subscribers; we’ve entitled this one the Chirpy Set and there are more beautiful designs coming. When…
Lentil Pasta Salad with radish, cucumber, grape tomatoes, sugar snap peas and aromatic balsamic fresh dill vinaigrette. Vegan soy-free and nut-free recipe with gluten-free option. Can be made low carb and vegan/vegetarian keto-friendly. Pasta salads are almost always on the menu at least once a week at our place. They easily make their way to our brunches or lunches and sometimes…
Delectable Roasted Eggplant Steaks slathered with a flavoursome veggie meatless mince sauce – a tasty simple dinner that is low in carb and vegan keto-friendly. A couple of weeks ago, we went for a casual sight-seeing trip to the Marché Jean Talon. It’s a picturesque market in the heart of Montreal with lots of fresh produce and other local food stuffs…
