Vegan Foods, Recipes, and Tips
I'd like to share recipes, tips, advice, cookbook reviews, product reviews, and news about vegan diets and lifestyle. This site is especially helpful for the vegan newbie.
When I’m in the kitchen I often improvise meals. Making food from scratch can lead to delicious meals, but for some creations we do need recipes. When you think of recipes, you might visualize a long formula of complicated procedures that you’d better not even try ;-), right? There are, however, many easy vegan dishes, … Read more
Cheese seems to be the hardest to let go of when someone decides to go vegan. For me, it really wasn’t, because I never ate much cheese, except for the occasional mozzarella, goat cheese, and Parmesan. It is, however, one of the biggest complaints I hear: “I can’t give up cheese”. So, then let’s figure … Read more
Healthy vegan burgers are not an oxymoron. Although there is also some vegan junk food, you can make some healthy homemade burgers that have no cholesterol and can be enjoyed without feeling guilty. What are some examples of healthy vegan burgers? Portobello burgers Lentil burgers Black beans and soy chorizo patties Chickpea burger In reality, … Read more
Although tofu has a bad rep with most people, it is such a versatile ingredient, and it is popular in Asian cuisine. Do you love Asian food? Tofu is a part of it, and the secret is that you should marinate tofu before cooking it. Yes, in its basic form it is tasteless. That’s where … Read more
This morning I had a good, tasty breakfast. It was ready in less than 10 minutes and although it was a small dish, it was quite filling. So, I thought it was time to share another recipe, it’s been a while. You only need half a red Bell pepper, two spring onions, and two plant-based … Read more
Following up on my last blog post on how to make your own deodorant, today I’m going to share two easy recipes to make toothpaste. The toothpaste takes less than 5 minutes to make. It’s surprising how easy it is and how cheap the ingredients are. A big plus point is that homemade toothpaste includes … Read more
The first time I made my own deodorant was about 8 years ago when I participated in a workshop and realized how easy it was to make your own DIY deodorant antiperspirant, toothpaste, shampoo, and other things. Deodorant and toothpaste were the easiest and quickest recipes. Making shampoo took a little longer, but it was … Read more
Veganuary is the first month of the year when people are challenged to go vegan for one month. Especially after the overindulging during December, it is a great way to get back in form, improve your health, and at the same time help the animals’ plight and the environment. ==> How can You Help the … Read more
Following up on a previous easy stuffed peppers recipe, today I came up with a new one. The steps to make this dish are easy, ingredients are inexpensive, and preparation time is around 40 minutes. Having lived in Mexico for so long, I fell in love with stuffed peppers. Although I had eaten them before … Read more
This recipe is so easy, delicious, and healthy. You’ll be amazed at the little time you will invest in this recipe and how versatile it is. Chia seed pudding is a dessert you can really improvise with! On top of that, chia seeds are little powerhouses of nutrients, containing protein, carbs, fiber, omega-3, and omega-6. … Read more