Vegan fusion recipes, all things crafty & lovely.
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…
A tangy sweet spiced beetroot relish with no added sugar. Simple and easy to make, this beet chutney is naturally sweetened with ripe pears and wonderfully aromatised with spices. It is a delicious accompaniment to just about any meal from salads to sandwiches or as a dip with savoury crackers for a healthy snack. Since…
A list of 18 creative packed lunch ideas or portable veggie lunches, many of which can be made from dinner leftovers. Delicious and nutritious homemade lunches for work or school. Back when I used to work in an office, preparing my packed lunch the day before or in the morning was one integral part of the daily…
Light and fluffy olive and herb scones – great for meal prepping breakfasts and snacks. They are moist and aromatic with complex savoury flavours, delicious with various toppings or nothing at all. These Olive and Herb scones are inspired from the Cheezy Herbed Scones from the Protein Ninja that I tried out a while ago and snapped a shot for Instagram. Although…
Chocolate and pear lovers should find much joy in this cake — whole sweet juicy California Bartlett pears cushioned inside deliciously moist and mellow chocolate cake with a beautiful chocolate ganache glaze. This cake is quite simply … marvellous! Every bite is delightful. This Whole Pear Chocolate Cake is steamed in a pressure cooker and is an ideal cake for the…
Thick creamy soy yogurt that sets like a charm without any yogurt maker and is delicious! With only two ingredients, the process is much simpler than you think; you may never buy vegan yogurt again. Serve with your favourite toppings or add to smoothies and why not to curry sauces for that extra depth of flavour. One thing that I…
A flavourful sprouted brown rice protein smoothie naturally sweetened with cherries. Coconut milk produces a creamy texture and a sweet refreshing aroma. Water kefir is optional for some added probiotic benefits for a delicious nutrient-dense plant-based protein shake. This post is sponsored by Naked Nutrition. Read below for full disclosure. Whole foods undoubtedly provide a much…
A little twist on the traditional Mauritian bao, also known as pao, with a mouthwatering spicy tandoori jackfruit filling. These tender fluffy steamed buns can be eaten warm or cold and are great for packed lunches or when travelling. Typically sold at a lot of bakeries or Chinese pastry shops in Mauritius, the steamed bao,…
Moist wholesome sugar free muffins that are not your usual butter/sugar filled muffin, yet they taste delicious! These Cherry Muffins are naturally sweetened with pureed dates and loaded with cherries for some nutritious healthy sweetness. The fruits also provide an extra helping of dietary fibre. These breakfast muffins are a healthier addition to any morning sweet treat or snack. Whole spelt flour makes…
