Like most of us, usually I don’t have much time to spend in the kitchen and, sometimes, I don’t even have the desire to cook. This is when this simply 10-minute pasta recipe comes in handy. I made this pasta with my homemade ajvar that is nice and smooth, but chunky store-bought ajvar is great…
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Tofu Pumpkin Tahini Salad (Vegan)
I am that person who likes to mix all kinds of weird foods together and calls it a meal. Usually it is something not worthy posting, but when I accidentally made this tofu pumpkin tahini salad I felt obligated to share it. This stuff reminded me of a classic cheesy garlicky Soviet mayo salad, yet…
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…
Pappa al Pomodoro (Italian Bread and Tomato Soup)
Pappa al Pomodoro is a simple yet delicious Tuscan bread and tomato soup. How good it will turn out depends solely on the quality of ingredients. I like to use the combination of canned Italian tomatoes and fresh local tomatoes, preferably heirloom, for more vibrant flavor. Extra virgin olive oil and ciabatta bread are the…
Georgian Roasted Eggplant in Walnut Sauce
This roasted eggplant in walnut sauce is outstanding Georgian dish that is originally vegan. What can be better that this? The walnut sauce is called Bazhe and it can be used in variety of dishes. You can go as creative as you wish: mix it with pasta or tofu, spread it onto your favorite bread…
Vegan Caesar Salad with Herbed Garlic Croutons
This is a perfect vegan Caesar salad. As simple as it gets. I tasted so many versions of it that were not even close to the real thing. It is ridiculous, because the Caesar dressing is super easy to recreate. My vegan Caesar dressing is not oil-free, but the flavors are so concentrated, that you…
Homemade Authentic Baba Ganoush
Baba ganoush is a popular Middle Eastern and Mediterranean eggplant dip with distinctive smoky flavor. There is no exact recipe for this dish, so I’m just gonna share with you some tips and tricks. Even though the eggplant is out of season now, I had it already roasted and peeled in my freezer. I was…
Easy Garlicky Sautéed Green Beans
Young greens beans make a delicious and healthy side dish that everybody is familiar with. You can simply steam them, roast or sauté. Adding lots of onion, garlic and lemon juice to sweet sautéed green beans is my favorite way to cook them. I like my green beans a bit crunchy so I don’t cook…
North Indian Eggplant Mash (Baingan Bharta)
I just love eggplant cooked in any possible way. And this Indian eggplant mash called Baingan Bharta is one of the best dishes you can make with eggplants. Trust me. This Baingan Bharta is smoky, spicy and SO delicious that you can’t stop eating until you polish the entire bowl! Can you imagine fire roasting…
