Funny, but I used to hate pumpkin porridge as a child. It took me a while to start eating pumpkin and winter squash again and still I enjoy it only in creamy blended soups or spicy dishes. But recently I’ve received a request to make this Slavic pumpkin porridge so I had no choice but…
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Vegan Crescent Cookies (Austrian Vanillekipferl)
Here I go with another recipe of Christmas cookies! This time it’s vegan crescent cookies called Vanillekipferl. Vanillekipferl originate from Vienna but they are also popular in Germany, Hungary, Poland, Czechia, Slovakia and Romania. These cute cookies are generously dusted with vanilla sugar that gives them snowy Christmasy look. Not only they look etherial and…
Vegan Lebkuchen (German Gingerbread)
It’s been so dark outside lately. Not even a hint of sunlight! I had to raise my Christmas spirit level and I did it with help of these gorgeous vegan Lebkuchen. Lebkuchen are German version of gingerbread but they are usually made with nuts, candied peel, cocoa and additional spices. I’ve made my own Lebkuchen…
Vegan Kanelbullar with Walnuts (Swedish Cinnamon Buns)
After I veganized Plyushki I wanted to try Swedish cinnamon buns that are called Kanelbullar. I upgraded the original recipe by adding roasted walnuts and I swear these are the best buns that I ever made! My vegan Kanelbullar recipe is very easy and you can experiment with any kinds of filling you like. Swap…
Vegan Moscow Buns (Plyushki)
I haven’t made a Slavic dish for a while so I thought I’m gonna share a vegan Moscow buns recipe with you guys. Moscow buns (or Plyushki) are very popular across the post-Soviet countries. They originate from Danish or Swedish cinnamon buns and can be made with or without cinnamon. I tried to be as…
Vegan Carrot Cake Loaf with Orange Glaze
When I add veggies to my desserts I already consider it super healthy and it’s enough for me. So this vegan carrot cake loaf is NOT gluten-free, oil-free or sugar-free. But it is perfectly moist, flavorsome and delicious. Anyway you always have an option. To make it less sugary and oily replace half of the…
Vegan Brownie Cheesecake
Why should I decide between two of my favorite desserts if I can make them as one? If you love chocolate and cheesecake like I do go ahead and heat your oven right now! This vegan brownie cheesecake is exactly what you need. I used my Baked Vegan Cheesecake recipe here cause it’s fail-proof and…
Vegan Plum Clafoutis
Clafoutis used to be one of my favorite summer desserts. The summer has gone but there are still some beautiful fruits at the market. I’ve made my vegan clafoutis with plums. In my opinion they are perfect for this dish. What is clafoutis anyway? It is flan-like dessert based on eggs. After my omelette experiments I…
Sparkling Mint Cucumber Lemonade
There were lots of extremely hot days this summer. And what is better than good old lemonade to kill the thirst? Make it even more refreshing by adding fresh mint leaves. Or you can prepare this extra flavorful sparkling mint cucumber lemonade! Feeling a bit naughty? Spike it with a shot of Hendrick’s for a…
Vegan Rhubarb Muffins
Recently I was craving sweet and rich bakery-style muffins, the ones I used to make before I turned vegan. Usually I try to make my desserts lower in fat but this time I wanted to recreate that texture that is based on animal products but still keep it healthier and of course cruelty-free. And here…