Nutritious salad recipe
Starter

Healthy fennel protein salad

Protein probably is one of the most popular things that non-vegans are concerned about. Yes, yes, I didn’t make a mistake – I really meant non-vegans, not vegans. Why? Because vegans know very well that you can get protein from plants without big effort. And this healthy fennel protein salad is a great example of it. But not just of that! With this salad you can fill your body also with other valuable nutrients… Read more

Snacks

Yeast-free vegan seitan pies with leek

People who are not familiar with Latvian cuisine, probably won’t understand easily what exactly yeast-free vegan seitan pies with leek are. Probably the closest comparison would be with empanadas. But basically, it’s a vegan version of a delicious snack that Latvians eat mostly around Christmas. The original version unfortunately contains animal products, but the thing that I have learned as a vegan, is that you can veganize basically everything. The only thing that you might need is a little bit of creativity… Read more

Snacks

Beetroot and spinach hummus rolls

People, who know something about veganism, probably have heard that some food products vegans consume quite often, for example, hummus. But hummus with vegetable snacks or a simple toast with hummus after a while can become boring… Read more

Vegan mashed potatoes with mushroom and spinach gravy
Main Dish

Vegan mashed potatoes with mushroom and spinach gravy

There are so many ways how to use potatoes, mushrooms, spinach and many other food products. You can make soups, stews, oven-baked goods etc. But sometimes it’s not actually necessary to work until complete exhaustion in the kitchen just to prepare something delicious and filling. Sometimes the simplest food products prepared in the easiest way can give you a divine meal. And these vegan mashed potatoes with mushroom and spinach gravy is the perfect example of it… Read more

Vegan beetroot ice cream with chocolate pieces in a cone
Dessert

Vegan beetroot ice cream with chocolate pieces

Ice cream in general is considered to be a snack or a treat – basically something that you should not eat on a daily basis. But what if I told you that you can create an ice cream that is not only vegan, but is also very healthy and that can provide your body with many valuable nutrients? Hard to believe that it’s true? Well, then let me introduce you to my vegan beetroot ice cream with chocolate pieces… Read more

Dessert

Vegan cranberry and walnut muffins

There’s nothing better than something sweet and homemade that can be prepared in a very short amount of time. These vegan cranberry and walnut muffins are not only easy to prepare, but also very delicious, made of simple ingredients and they are perfect for the holiday season. Enjoy these muffins with a cup of coffee, tea or hot chocolate and give yourself the well-deserved moment of relax… Read more

Crostini with cavolo nero and bell pepper hummus
Snacks

Crostini with cavolo nero and bell pepper hummus

Probably, if you think about savory and easy to make vegan snacks, the first thing that comes in your mind is toasted bread with homemade hummus. Well, the idea itself is great and delicious, but sometimes for some occasions you might need something a bit more visually and flavor-wise sophisticated. For example, in this recipe of crostini with cavolo nero and bell pepper hummus I still use toasted bread and hummus as the main ingredients. But with some additional ingredients I have managed to turn simple vegan crostini into something special… Read more

A plate of easy vegan cannelloni with roasted bell peppers
Main Dish

Easy vegan cannelloni with roasted bell peppers

What time is it? – It’s pasta o’clock! Probably on this website you find suspiciously few pasta recipes despite the fact that I live in pasta-land aka Italy. That’s why here you have new pasta recipe – this time a bit more sophisticated than a simple boiled pasta with some sauce. Today I’m offering you easy vegan cannelloni with roasted bell peppers! In case you have never heard the name “cannelloni”, it’s pasta in a shape of a small tube that usually is filled with different ingredients, covered with sauce and cooked in the oven… Read more

Healthy vegan granola with coconut and cranberries
Breakfast

Healthy vegan granola with coconut and cranberries

When it comes about breakfast, what type of flavor do you prefer – sweet or savoury? I guess, I could say that in Northern Europe it’s more common to have savoury breakfast, while in the south people usually eat something sweet as the first thing in the morning. Well, to judge what is healthier is up to you. In my opinion, no matter if your breakfast is sweet or savoury, you should always go for good quality ingredients that are full of all the necessary nutrients. And the best way to do that, is by preparing your breakfast meal by yourself… Read more

Healthy vegan carrot energy balls
Snacks

Healthy vegan carrot energy balls

No matter if you work, study or simply enjoy life without doing anything, I’m sure that there are days when you are in lack of energy. Either you didn’t sleep well, or you got exhausted from physical activities, or maybe you simply feel tired for no reason. We all know that sensation! But how to regain the energy? Well, the best way, in my opinion, is to do it with some healthy snacks. With something that will nourish your body but won’t create the sensation of heaviness in your stomach… Read more