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…
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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…
Basil Tofu Zucchini Roll Ups (Vegan, GF)
Looking for an easy and affordable vegan appetizer recipe that looks gorgeous and doesn’t require a lot of effort? Try my basil tofu zucchini roll ups. Grilled zucchini tastes finger-licking on its own, so imagine it paired with delicious cheesy tofu filling! Fresh basil, garlic and lemon juice turns boring tofu into a fancy dish….
Vegan Tiramisu with Homemade Cream Cheese Filling
I tried so many varieties of tiramisu in my life, vegan and not, and all of them tasted differently. To be honest, I was never a fan of traditional recipe. For me it was too overwhelming. That’s why I dedicated a lot of time to make my own vegan tiramisu, that has all of the…
Vegan Strawberry Pasta with Asparagus
Apparently, strawberry pasta is a thing in Italy. I love strawberries and I like to put fruits in savory dishes. I am so happy to veganize this gorgeous recipe and to share with you my vegan strawberry pasta. This sauce is very unusual and it makes your tastebuds so curious that you can’t stop eating…
Nettle and Mint Pesto with Pumpkin Seeds (Vegan)
Today I’m gonna share with you the recipe of nettle and mint pesto, and also some tips how to build up a flavor of your sauce without adding too much oil or salt. Thanks to unfriendly cool weather, I was still able to forage some quite young stinging nettle. It was not enough to make…
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 Fennel and Pear Risotto
My vegan fennel and pear risotto is a twist on famous recipe which is made with pear and Gorgonzola. I worked a little bit on creating a kinda blue cheese vegan sauce and there’s quite a long list of ingredients but the result is worth the effort. The sauce indeed tastes a little funky but…
Creamy Cauliflower Walnut Pasta
This creamy cauliflower walnut pasta is inspired by the walnut sauce that I’ve got as a souvenir from Italy. It was ages ago but I still remember the taste of it. Original sauce contained Parmesan cheese, walnuts and cream or oil, I can’t recall exactly. The point is it was so full of fat! I…
Vegan Frittata
If you liked my Fluffy Vegan Omelette recipe I highly recommend you to try this vegan frittata. I used quite a lot of different veggies here so if you prefer more traditional frittata try it with lesser amount of vegetables first. Apart what I use in this recipe you can also put zucchini, eggplant, green…