This Puerto Rican sandwich is made with smashed plantain (Tostones) and originally has beef skirt steak in it. But my version is completely vegan, super delicious and a perfect family or recipe for one meal!
I’ve never had steak in my life. So, when I decided to make myself a Puerto Rican Jibarito sandwich during the meat free week, I wanted to recreate a “steak” with soy cubes and black beans that I’d lingering in my pantry. Now, I know this not the real deal, but I must say this vegan or mock steak turned out amazing! With the right seasoning and texture this is a great substitute. Plus, this Vegan “Steak” can be used as burger or as meatballs too!
These colorful wraps are nutritious, filled with crunchy veggies and will bright up your (stay at home) lunch!
I’ve always had thing for colored food. When I was younger, this would be mostly a color additive or dye (frosting of a cake or desserts) but as I grew older, I was more interested in natural colored food! When my mom told me about Ube (purple sweet potato), I knew I had to use them in a recipe. As a huge potato and dumpling lover, there was only one way for me to enjoy them: Ube Gnocchi!
Spring weather is in the air and so are these insanely delicious green Vietnamese inspired with a Thai touch spring rolls! They are made with soy chicken and are dipped in a velvety green curry dip. Super yummy, flavourful and packed with green goodness! Bring these to your work lunch, picknick or serve them as an appetizer. Either way, I promise you they won’t disappoint 😉
This Done in Minutes Skillet/Pan Granola is a lifesaver for those who don’t have lot of time but are in need of their granola breakfasts! All it takes is a pan, some butter, spices, oats and your fave nuts or dried fruits 😉
So, this year I wanted to come up with a million recipes for your Christmas dinner. Unfortunately, a lot happened and with lockdown No.3 whilst dealing with other stuff, I didn’t have time to work on as many recipes as I wanted.
However, I did make a Christmas dinner for two (greedy persons 😉 consisting of a Chicken Roll stuffed with Cranberry Compote & Brie, Sweet Potato and Garlic Galette and Roasted Purple Brussel Sprouts. I shared this lovely meal with my two neighbours, who have become my good friends during this Pandemic. I guess, that’s the bright side of this whole drama; that we get to connect and reconnect with others and ourselves.
I know sprouts have a bad name in the Netherlands and that’s probably because they were cooked through until they became snotty and unappealing. I’ve never really hated them because my mom either stir-fried or tossed them through a curry. They were really flavoursome! But you can do more with these mini cabbages by roasting them in the oven. This way they will become crispy and super yum! But first we will season them before we’ll pop them in the oven. And after that, we will coat them in a marinade of honey and balsamic vinegar. Trust me you would want to try out these sprouts!
This staple of the French countryside works perfect as a side and accompanied with roasted meats. The outside is crispy because of the cheese and the inside is soft, buttery and perfumed with the garlic.
Rice Pudding is a classic dessert (or breakfast, lunch or dinner) for a reason. With some milk, sugar and spice this grain is an instant way to take you back to those fond memories with your grandmother/father (and some of you might have learned it from her as well). Anyways, I’m digressing as usual, but my take on this classis is just as comforting as grandma’s version, just as creamy and just as delish! It can be made vegan, with or without raisins and you can vary with the ingredients! So, check it out 😉
