Vegan Sweet & Sour Tofu

This recipe is my vegan alternative to the Chinese takeaway dish, sweet and sour pork, using tofu instead of the meat. Tofu is such a versatile ingredient. I consider it as blank canvas as it can be adapted into various cuisines and dishes. The secret to cooking good tofu is to get rid of the…

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Asparagus, Sun-dried tomato & Olive Loaf

The asparagus season is past its peak now. However, we are still enjoying the last of the season. We basically eat a year’s worth of asparagus in just a couple of weeks while it is fresh and locally source-able. So here’s another asparagus recipe… 😀 I made this loaf combining fresh asparagus with the mediterranean…

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Cheesy Asparagus & Mushroom Rice Casserole

This casserole is a perfect way to make use of and enjoy the current fresh Spring produce. I definitely consider this dish as comfort food and it reminds me of a quick alternative to the Maltese Ross il-forn. It is perfect for a grey coldish day as I guarantee that it will lift your spirits…

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Gluten free Chocolate Chip Cookies

Has anyone ever said no to chocolate chip cookies? 🍪🍪🍪Everybody loves these cookies, especially when these are on the healthier side but are still decadent and rich! The perfect chocolate chip cookie should be crispy on the outside and soft and chewy on the inside. Another key aspect here is a good ratio of chocolate…

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Mushrooms with Sun-dried Tomatoes & Spinach

Mushrooms can take on a lot of flavour from other ingredients in a dish. If you just sauté them by themselves, they might be a bit boring. However, magical flavours emerge when adding even with a single clove of garlic and some olive oil or butter. One of the key things when cooking mushrooms is…

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Vegan Bean Chili

This vegan bean chili is packed with nutrients and flavour and can be enjoyed all year round. All ingredients are basically kitchen staples for us besides a few fresh ingredients which are also easily found on the market throughout the year. This dish is an alternative to the Vegan Lentil & Bean Chili which I…

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Asian-inspired Pasta

This simple and easy pasta dish is great for the upcoming warmer days. I have combined a classic Italian pasta type with a sauce inspired by Asian flavours. This also works well with other types of short pasta like rigatoni, fusilli or elbows. I would opt for a pasta type with ridges, which will enable…

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Hot Cross Buns

This Easter weekend is totally different to what we had in mind. Our planned long weekend trip to Lake Balaton has been cancelled due to the current situation. 🤷‍♀️ Since we are stuck at home, I decided to look up some Easter recipes. For multiple years in a row, I have baked the traditional Maltese…

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Vegan ‘Meatballs’

Many people are choosing to spend their extra time stuck at home experimenting with different recipes. I have been doing the same too and have to admit some of the recipes have not turned out as I wanted. It is not the case with the one below though! 🙂 These vegan ‘meatballs’ are packed with…

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Creamy Mushroom Pie

It’s Pi π Day today and I have decided to share with you this delicious recipe for a creamy mushroom pie! I have made this filling on several occasions and it was always well received and disappears quickly. 🙂 I love anything with pastry as a comfort food… and this creamy mushroom filling takes creates…

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