In my opinion the best way to cook turnip is to roast it and turn into a smooth and hearty soup. When blended with white beans it becomes silky and creamy, and it’s hard to tell that the base of this soup is humble turnip. What I love about this recipe is that you don’t…
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Slavic Braised Potatoes with Mushrooms
This dish is so Slavic that you’ll start speaking with Russian accent after having it. I warned you. Behold the majestic slowly braised potatoes with mushrooms! All you have to do is to peel and chop the veggies, quickly sauté them with mushrooms, cover with vegetable stock and let your oven do the magic. Forget…
Black Bean and Vegetable Stew
Here I am with another great healthy recipe to warm up your heart and soul: black bean and vegetable stew. This is a one-pot meal that is yummy and nourishing and also is ideal for meal prep. Recipes like this one always bring me joy. It is super easy to make and you can use…
Mixed Grain and Beetroot Salad with Orange Vinaigrette
By the end of the winter I’m going to share with you great recipe that will cheer you up with its bright color and refreshing flavor! And it is my mixed grain and beetroot salad with extra flavorful orange vinaigrette dressing. I love the addition of wheat berries here cause they add amazing chewy texture,…
Truffle Pasta with Soya Meat and Porcini Mushrooms
I made this truffle pasta spontaneously and was very surprised how luxurious it turned out! This is a perfect example why I always keep tiny bottle of white truffle oil in my pantry and bag of frozen porcini mushrooms in a freezer. So now I can prepare a restaurant style dish at home anytime I…
Vegan Meatballs in Pumpkin Curry Sauce
Looking for authentic, chewy and savory vegan meatballs that don’t taste like bread? Here I am with a very pleasant surprise for you. My vegan meatballs are firm, chewy and unexpectedly meaty that can fool anyone who tries them. I can honorably say that they are better than a real thing. Especially with this rich,…
Decadent Vegan Chocolate Cake
I tried A LOT of different vegan chocolate cakes over the years and of course I made some myself. I tried few recipes that claimed to be “the best”, but they didn’t satisfy that little chocolate connoisseur in me. Until I made this cake. The frosting is spot on and the glaze is so rich,…
Fast and Easy Sticky Orange Tofu
If you need one tofu recipe that will work perfectly every time you make it, here it is: sticky orange tofu. This is a fast and simple recipe that will make your tofu finger-licking good! In case you need more than that, add some parboiled veggies like cauliflower or broccoli, or replace tofu with tempeh….