VEGAN, VEGETARIAN, GLUTEN-FREE, NUT-FREE Tostadas are Spanish appetizers which are prepared with deep-fried tortilla shells. I am not a big fan of deep-frying and here is a nice variation of the Tostadas - pan-fried. This dish is really simple - the toppings are 3 ingredients - corn, black beans and tofu. Toss and cook them… Continue reading Tofu Tostadas – pan-fried
VEGAN, VEGETARIAN, NUT-FREE Seitan is essentially wheat gluten. It is a vegan protein made by rinsing the starch from the wheat dough. It has a nice chewy texture and works very well as a meat substitute. It is a heavily processed ingredient, so use it in small quantities. Today’s recipe tries to mimic ‘crab’ cakes with… Continue reading Seitan vegan ‘crab’ cakes with Spicy dipping sauce
Jump to recipe Potatoes are probably the most universally liked vegetable. I can hear my teenager whispering from behind – potato is not a vegetable 🙂 Who cares. It is still something that is liked all around the world. Did you know Peru grew over 3000 varieties of potatoes ? Our family did not have… Continue reading Simply Smashed Spuds
Jump to Recipe Countries around the Mediterranean sea follow a diet rich in daily consumption of vegetables, whole grains, beans, nuts & seeds, fruits and ofcourse Olive oil. Meals are build around a plant-based diet. Olive oil is a healthy fat which is helps with cholesterol levels. Same with nuts and seeds. Their use of… Continue reading Mediterranean flatbread
