Ok now, when we all have more time to spend home, let’s use this moment to cook some ultimate Babushka’s comfort food. Which is vegan Holubtsi aka Ukrainian stuffed cabbage rolls. Honestly I was never a huge fan of this dish so now I am making not only vegan version of classics, but also an…
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Spring Soup with Chickpeas and Ramson
Why do I call it spring soup? Because it’s lighter than usual hearty soups, it has lemony kick and, most importantly, it is full of spring greens! To make this ramson soup more satisfying I cooked it with chickpeas. Chickpea is hands down my favorite thing in soups. Check out my classic vegan Chickpea “Chicken”…
Vegan Carrot Banana Muffins with Pumpkin Seed Streusel
One of my favorite things to do is to take some healthy yummy foods and turn them into a dessert. Like these vegan carrot banana muffins with pumpkin seed streusel. I intentionally gave you a healthier option for these beauties. The muffins alone are completely oil-free and the streusel topping is optional. But don’t skip…
Vegan Qutab with Spring Greens (Azerbaijani Stuffed Flatbread)
Qutab is a thin stuffed Azerbaijani flatbread that is usually made with greens, pumpkin, cheese or meat. I made mine completely vegan and filled it with lots of our first green spring vegetable – ramson. Making vegan qutab the way I did, with almost exclusively ramson or wild garlic, is very brave. Obviously it tastes…
Roasted Turnip and White Bean Soup
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…
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,…