Okay, I have to admit that I’m not a burger person at all! Whenever I take food pictures to review restaurants, you can be sure that the burger was not mine. BUT, if you give me a delicious, homemade veggie patty with any kind of …
This cucumber salad is one of our all-time family favorites. I veganized my mom’s recipe many years ago, and I’m sure she would have approved to this dairy free version. It’s as creamy and flavorful but much lighter and easier to digest. So far, I’ve …
Did you know that buckwheat is not even related to wheat? I just recently learned that. It actually belongs to the same family as rhubarb, is not a grain but a seed and, therefore, gluten free. The wonderful taste and texture are already convincing but, …
Pichelsteiner has its roots in Germany and is originally prepared with lots of meat. I still remember from my childhood that Pichelsteiner for me implied picking out the veggies and shoving the rest aside. Since I’m still flying on my new-discovery-high that frozen and then …
One of the most wonderful things about cooking and creating new recipes is that you never stop learning. You find out about new ingredients, new ways of preparing food, and simple tricks to change or improve texture and taste. Recently, I learned from a very …
These delicious vegan no-bake cakes are a wonderful treat for everyone who loves the cool, refreshing taste of mint. They are gluten free and can easily be frozen and thawed without compromising the heavenly creamy texture. I got inspired by all the peppermint that I …
When this recipe was born, it didn’t have any nationality to start with. I had made it for a picnic and introduced it with the generic name ‘chickpea salad’, which was of course correct but not very resourceful. It didn’t take very long until everyone …
Did you know that jicamas are native to Central- and South America? Well, I didn’t until recently when I looked up some information about this delicious vegetable. Its crisp texture and mellow, sweet flavor make it a perfect addition to a raw veggie platter or …
This protein-packed, colorful quinoa salad is not just incredibly easy to toss together, it is also absolutely perfect to bring along to your next picnic, potluck, or road trip. It’s a delicious, healthy lunchbox addition, a light side dish, and a great snack any time of …
Sweet potatoes are one of my favorite vegetables and a wonderful choice in order to achieve a rich, creamy, and satisfying soup like this. Their natural starchiness makes them an excellent ingredient, if you don’t want to use any additional binders like cornstarch or flour. …
