Soups are a delight that goes well with every mood and every season. During summertime, most people avoid soups or goes for cold ones, such as gazpacho. However, I prefer soups which are equally tasty when served both hot and cold. This is exactly the case with this aromatic baked tomato and fresh basil soup. […]
Author: Tamara Dutina
The rainbow Buddha bowl (vegan)
Imagine choosing your favorite fresh and cooked whole foods and combining them on a single plate. That’s Buddha bowl. Needless to say, I am a major fan of the concept. And for many reasons, with the first one being the fact that you’re bounded only by your imagination. Anything from fresh or cooked veggies to […]
Creamy vegan and sunflower mushroom spread
No need to buy a mushroom spread which is probably packed with salts and preservatives. Make your own by following this simple recipe. The result is creamy and rich in flavors! Spread like this one is true vegan gold. It is based on sunflower seeds – a treasury of vitamins and minerals, to which you […]
Gluten-free chickpea blueberry pancakes and muffins (vegan)
We recently acquired plenty of blueberries. The majority obviously went to the freezer, but the fresh ones should have been used within a few days. What “trouble”! So, immediately I decided to add them to my breakfast as the perfect morning kick of vitamins and antioxidants. One of the great ways to do so are […]
Soft and flavourful peanut butter bars (vegan)
These tasty vegan bars are truly healthy – just check the ingredients. Being rich in good fat from the peanut butter, the advice is to make them a rich breakfast that will keep you really full until lunch. Vegan peanut butter bars are great for the whole family. They are packed with fibers, good carbs, […]
Exotic and delicious Thai style salad
Mixing cashews with veggies – how can this be a bad idea? It can’t! When I made this Thai style salad for my friends, they were almost fighting for it. It is an extremely flavourful and refreshing vitamin bomb, which makes for a perfect dinner. Much like any salad, you can experiment with ingredients. What’s […]
Asparagus quinoa salad with mustard dressing (vegan)
As soon as you read the ingredient list, you will want to try this salad. Flavorful asparagus quinoa salad with almonds is great for dinner since it contains all the essential macronutrients, yet it is not heavy to digest. Instead of asparagus, you can go with broccoli. And, if you like and have, feel free […]
The perfect spring onion hummus
There is no philosophy or introduction needed when it comes to hummus. This delicious Mid-East side dish or dip is wildly popular around the globe and for a good reason. Not only that is yummy, but it’s also nutritious, affordable and very versatile. The base is always the same – well-cooked chickpeas, tahini, garlic, olive […]
Mediterranean style broccoli
This was one of the first dishes – side dishes, to be honest – I ever made. My husband found the recipe. I loved it and enriched it a bit with time, always truly enjoying it as I adore olives, almonds and basil. And broccoli, of course 🙂 The crucial thing to prepare Mediterranean style […]
Refreshing tabbouleh salad
Simple meals can be extremely tasty – tabbouleh, the famous Mediterranean salad, proves the theory well. It takes no cooking skills to prepare this fantastic salad, packed with fibers and vitamins. Tabbouleh is originally prepared with garlic. But, if raw garlic bothers you as it does me, skip it; the salad won’t lose the aroma. […]