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 […]
Vegan Schnitzels with Tartar Sauce
Growing up I remember my mom serving thin breaded cutlets. The French call them “escalopes”, the Germans, call them “Schnitzel”, Americans, fried steak, you get the idea. I never asked or enquired what they were made with and found out later on that they were usually made with veal, pork or chicken. But what I […]
Homemade Rose Water
I can still remember today the scent of rose water my grandmother used to spray on her face every night before going to bed! It was such a delicate floral sweetness! After my grand father passed away (peacefully while watching tv), my parents thought that she wouldn’t be as lonely if I spent several nights […]