Eggplant Parmesan used to be one of my favorite Italian dishes before I switched to a vegan diet. For years I haven’t even thought about experimenting with it until those two plump and beautiful eggplants placed the image back into my mind. I just had …
This is one of my daughters’ favorite dishes, frequently requested when they still lived at home, and always on the please-make-when-I-come-visit list. It is so easy to prepare, ready in less than an hour, and it feeds at least 6 people. I love to use …
The creaminess of this curry combined with exotic Indian spices and the absolutely convincing flavor and texture of this vegan paneer will definitely give your taste buds a reason to celebrate. Paneer is an Indian fresh cheese made from curdled milk; so what could be …
Shish kebabs are the perfect way to make an impressive, colorful, and tasty meal everyone likes – not just during grilling season. Because the preparation is already so much fun, you might even get some volunteers to help you with that. Back when I was …
Growing up in Germany, latkes or, as we called them, potato pancakes were one of our lunch favorites. When my mom asked me what I would like to have after school (besides no homework), potato pancakes with lots of homemade apple sauce was quite often …
When I did a little research on which spices are commonly used in the Moroccan cuisine, I found them to be very similar to the ones used in Middle Eastern cooking. If you are looking for a ready to use Moroccan spice blend, keep your …
This sauce is super easy to make, no fancy ingredients involved, and it’s so flavorful you just want to dive into it. Perfect, really fresh eggplants are the secret. They are sometimes a little hard to find, but if you see them in your store, …
This is an easy, fun recipe that kids of all ages will love to help you prepare. If you don’t feel like cooking a big meal or just want something light, healthy, and also filling, this one is for you. It’s very versatile, so you …
One of the most well known, traditional Spanish dishes is probably the paella. Many years ago, when I visited the Spanish east coast as a teenager, I learned that Valencia is the very specific place where it originated. When I think back, I remember paellas …
There are so many delicious ways to prepare butternut squash. You can make a stew, grill them, even enjoy them in a dessert, but stuffing them with all kinds of vegetables, rice, and lots of herbs is my all-time autumn favorite. I love the combination …
