Italian scarpaccia is a super tasty savoury tart. Traditionally, it’s made with zucchini only, but this is a version with potatoes as well. It’s a vegetable tart made with flour, corn meal and water. It’s super simple but very delicious! What is scarpaccia? The name might sound weird, “scarpaccia” actually means old or ugly shoe, […]
Zaalouk is a popular Moroccan dip or salad made with eggplants, green peppers and tomatoes and seasoned with paprika, cumin, and herbs. It’s super flavourful and it makes a great appetiser, side or snack! It’s usually eaten as a dip with crusty bread. The preparation and ingredients of zaalouk can vary slightly based on the […]
Ajo Blanco is a traditional Spanish soup that is typically served cold, making it a perfect dish for hot summer days. The soup has a creamy and smooth texture, and a subtle nutty flavor that comes from the use of almonds. Ajo Blanco is made by blending together almonds, bread, garlic, and olive oil, along […]
Looking for a unique and delicious way to showcase your love for fresh summer produce? Look no further than fried courgette flowers! This tasty recipe takes the delicate and tender flowers of the courgette plant and transforms them into a crispy, savory treat that is sure to delight your taste buds.
Padrón Peppers (Pimientos del Padrón) are a classic Spanish tapas, a super simple dish that is so so easy to make at home, all you need is 3 ingredients!
Super delicious and crispy polenta coated mushrooms. They are so good and a different way to eat mushrooms, perfect for finger food, side or appetiser!
Super flaky and crispy vegan scallion pancakes. They are simple to make and they taste amazing!
Pappa al pomodoro is a super easy yet delicious thick bread and tomato soup typical of Tuscany, Italy. It is made with very few, simple and inexpensive ingredients.
This truffled vegan cheese ball is so delicious. It’s easy and quick to make, creamy and full of flavour. It is the perfect appetiser to spread on some crackers and believe me it will not last long!
This cozy pumpkin and carrot soup is the perfect autumnal comfort food. It’s full of flavour from the spices and herbs and its super creamy because of the pumpkin. Nothing better on a cold day!
This black olive paté is a savoury paste made from olives, garlic, onions and walnuts. It is the perfect appetiser and it is delicious on some toasted bread or bruschetta or as a dip. This black olive pate is the perfect finger food and appetizer for any part or holiday, perfect for xmas! But it […]
This fennel and orange salad is a great seasonal winter salad. It’s Italian, typical of Sicily and it’s super simple to make, it’s ready in minutes and it’s full of flavour!
Welcome! I'm Francesca, I’m Italian and I’m a passionate home cook. I share easy whole foods plant based recipes and naturally vegan dishes from all over the world!
