by Mirela Cojoaca | Sep 1, 2021 | Dessert, Gluten-Free, Main, No Added Sugar, No Eggs, Nut-Free, Salads & Bowls, Snack, Vegetarian |
When I first read about the basil-watermelon combination, it sparked my curiosity, so I had to try it immediately. Do you think I bothered to cut the basil leaves? I just tore a few and spread them over some watermelon. No surprise here: the aromas complemented so...
by Mirela Cojoaca | Feb 18, 2021 | Breakfast, Gluten-Free, Lactose-Free, Main, No Added Sugar, Nut-Free, Vegetarian |
Shakshuka is quite a star. Memorable, posing on the red carpet, wearing posh accessories and vivid colours, spreading exotic aromas and a sense of vibrant health. How does this translate in the food world? It is just simple, humble poached eggs in tomato sauce. I...
by Mirela Cojoaca | Dec 23, 2020 | Gluten-Free, Lactose-Free, Main, No Added Sugar, No Eggs, Nut-Free, Plant-Based, Vegan |
It all started at a local farm on a late October sunny day. They had such a variety of winter squashes that I felt compelled to try them all! A few hours later, I was leaving the farm with quite an assortment of colours and shapes. What I’m using in this recipe is a...
by Mirela Cojoaca | Oct 1, 2020 | Breakfast, Main, No Added Sugar, Nut-Free, Vegetarian |
Who doesn’t like the smell of freshly baked food?! As a kid, I always found ways to steal some bread or cookies despite my mom’s rules of letting them cool once out of the oven and the in vain explanation that they will taste better. Well, soufflés are the exemption,...
by Mirela Cojoaca | Aug 27, 2020 | Beverage, Breakfast, Chocolate, Gluten-Free, Lactose-Free, No Added Sugar, No Eggs, Plant-Based, Snack, Vegan |
Fresh wild blueberries are in season, so it’s perfect timing to incorporate them in a tasty and packed with nutrition smoothie. The reason I like smoothies is that you can hide some mysterious ingredients that are not quite pleasurable to have on their own. However,...
by Mirela Cojoaca | Aug 7, 2020 | Chocolate, Dessert, Gluten-Free, Lactose-Free, No Added Sugar, No Eggs, Nut-Free, Plant-Based, Snack, Vegan |
I came up with this recipe about six years ago when I invited a very dear friend to my birthday party. As he recently decided to turn vegan and I knew how much he likes sweets, I didn’t want him to feel left out when cake time comes. Since then, I kept playing with...
