As part of my Naturally Vegan series, I discovered this Indian curry, made or yellow split mung beans and coconut. Indian cuisine, in particular South Indian, is well known for having a high variety of naturally vegan and vegetarian dishes. This curry is a mung (or moong) bean curry. It’s cooked with grated coconut, and […]
Sugo Finto or Scappato is an Italian sauce that literally translates to “fake” or “escaped” sauce. It’s perfect as a pasta sauce but its’ great with bread, gnocchi, lasagne and more. The sauce is prepared exactly like the classic ragù sauce, but without meat so “escaped “in the sense that the meat has escaped from […]
Santorini fava is a yellow split peas dip that you will find all around the island of Santorini. It’s also super simple to make so try it to experience some delicious greek food wherever you are. I learned how to make it in Santorini with a greek chef so if you’re looking for a recipe […]
If you’re unsure about how to use tofu, you might need to try this recipe! Esepcially if you’ve never tried it before or if haven’t found a way you enjoy it. This way of making tofu makes it the perfect crunchy topping for your noodles, rice bowls, tacos and more!
Flavourful and rich sesame noodles topped with cucumber, spring onion, sesame seeds and chili oil.
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.
Baigan Choka is a smoky and spicy eggplant dip that is often enjoyed as a side dish or appetizer in Trinidadian cuisine.
These are not your regular pancakes and they’re delicious. They’re called Baghrir, they’re from Morocco and other north African countries. They are made from semolina and they have these tiny holes on the surface because dry yeast is used
Pasta all’assasina is a traditional recipe from Bari, Puglia. It’s an unusual way of cooking pasta, directly in the pan from raw, cooked with a tomato broth like risotto. The result is a spicy and crispy caramelized spaghetti with an intense tomato flavor. Important: the pan you use must be big enough to fit the […]
A super simple yet comforting and flavourful dish from Kenya. Made with simple whole foods.
Focaccia di Recco is an Italian focaccia from Liguria, it’s a thin focaccia with a spot cheese inside, called crescenza. I have made a vegan version and it was incredible!
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!
