Cheese Stuffed Flat Breads (vegan & Yeast-free)
Stuffed flat breads are popular all over the world. In Italy, they are called calzones, in South America, quesadillas, pupusas, in India, stuffed naan or parathas, in China, steam buns, just to name a few. Some recipes add yeast to create a lighter and fluffier bread but this takes a little more time as you […]
Easy Vegan Nut-free Cheese
The world of vegan cheese has greatly evolved over the past 10 years. Thank God for those of us who quit dairy and still love consuming cheese, cream and yogurt! We went from a few brands making rubbery, kind of bland, not melting very well to great creamy spreads, perfect shreds, nice slices of Swiss, […]
Potato Noodles With Gochujang Sauce (no egg, no flour)
There are so many kinds of noodles! Wheat noodles (pasta), rice stick noodles, glass noodles, soba, ramen, Udon, egg noodles, etc. They are all delicious and can be made into all kinds of dishes like soups, stir fries, salads, rolls… But there is another kind of noodle that I have discovered that is now my […]
Agedashi Tofu with Japanese Cabbage Salad
Agedashi Tofu is an exquisite Japanese dish. To me it exemplifies Japanese cuisine. Simple, yet beautiful, delicate pillowy tofu coated in light crispy shell served with a rich savory broth. I remember the first time I tasted it. It was like an airy crunch followed by a soft explosion in my mouth and the broth […]
Garlic Rosemary Fries
Everyone loves fries! I don’t know anyone that would turn them down! They may not be great for our waistline but the satisfaction of biting into crispy fries is a small pleasure that we all succumb to from time to time. Caveat emptor: Life is short so consume deep fried food with moderation or it […]
Creamy Blanched Almond Butter
America has a love affair with peanut butter. France, loves hazelnuts (can you say Nutella) and almonds (marzipan, frangipane)! My first taste of almond butter was growing up in France. My parents used to shop either at the local farmer’s market or at a nearby natural food coop. That’s where they bought their almond butter. It […]
Vegan Pastrami Sandwich
This sandwich combines 2 beloved sandwiches, pastrami and Reuben. Vegan versions served in restaurants are usually made with either sliced tempeh or some form of seitan. Both are good options but tempeh can’t really produce thin slices and making seitan from scratch takes hours and if not prepared correctly, can get a little too chewy. […]
Easy Black Bean Taquitos with Cilantro Cream
It is time for some Taquitos! While the name may suggest little tacos, they are more like crunchy little cigars that make the perfect appetizer or lunch! Taquitos are usually made with seasoned beef or chicken and cheese but there are many other awesome plant-based alternatives like black beans, jackfruit, lentils and more. Pick your […]