That pile of mess over there is actually a delicious meal, trust me. This is the time when slavness inside me takes over and I’m up for creating crazy, yummy but sloppy meals. Like veganizing these Balkan potato stuffed peppers. I was thinking about what cream replacement to use in this recipe and I dared…
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Homemade Ajvar (Balkan Vegetable Caviar)
I know the season for bell peppers is over, but since I have the recipe of homemade ajvar laying around, I might as well post it. Ajvar is a Balkan roasted bell pepper and eggplant spread, that is also called vegetable caviar. The best way to cook it is to roast the vegetables on an…
Lentil Soup with Swiss Chard and Bulgur
I’ve made this lentil soup about two months ago but it took me a while to finally post it. And it’s about time cause yummy hearty soups are a staple during the sunless season. I cooked my Lebanese inspired lentil soup with Swiss chard and bulgur wheat. I added freshly squeezed lemon juice and lots…
Herbed Quinoa and Kidney Bean Salad
Today I want to share with you another fantastic salad recipe which is herbed quinoa and kidney bean salad. I can hardly call it a salad cause this is a flavorful, refreshing and protein packed meal that be served as a nutritious healthy lunch of a light dinner. The flavors of cilantro and mint go…
Couscous Salad with Fresh Veggies and Chickpeas
This couscous salad is one of my favorite easiest meals to make when I’m super hungry or in a hurry. I always add cucumber, tomatoes, bell pepper and arugula. As for protein, I switch between chickpeas, beans and marinated tofu. But chickpeas works the best in combination with couscous so here we are. Easy, filling…
Buckwheat Patties with Roasted Bell Pepper Sauce (Vegan)
Just now I realized that I own a Slavic vegan blog and so far I posted only one(!) buckwheat recipe. Buckwheat is a staple ingredient here where I live and, to be honest, sometimes I find it boring. But believe me, these buckwheat patties with roasted bell pepper sauce are quite the opposite of boring….
Smoky Eggplant Risotto with Mushrooms (Vegan)
The flavors of this smoky eggplant risotto are far from being traditionally Italian, but the texture of it has the right level of creaminess as any great risotto that you can imagine. And it is vegan. If I had only two words to describe this dish I would call it umami bomb. You can’t actually…
Vegan Thai Green Curry with Eggplant and Potatoes
Eggplants and potatoes are typical ingredients in Indian curries, but Indian spices are just too much for me during hot summer days. But I still wanted to make something nice and spicy with it, so Thai green curry was a solution. My vegan Thai green curry is quite unconventional, but it tastes bomb, trust me….