These cookies, which I shared in my Insta story yesterday, are so good that I feel it would actually be a felony not to share them with you!So that’s were I come in! I translated it for you ánd made it vegan and slightly ‘healthier’ by reducing the enormous amount of sugar.
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A pre-Xmas dinner for three!
I had the privilege to have a pre-Xmas dinner with two lovely ladies. I was assigned headchef, the ladies would assist and learn more about plantbased cooking in the meantime. Location was this beautiful kitchen in a stunning house in the nearby forest.
Veganize it, part one!
There are a good deal of great recipes where non-vegan ingredients are key. Ricotta, feta, Greek style yogurt and eggs to name a few. That leaves one with two choices: either you skip those recipes, or you transform the recipe into a plant based version. Here is how to!
Sprouting, one step closer to self sufficiency.
Sprouts are extremely healthy and are an easy way to supply your body with the right amount of nutrients. They are also quite easy to grow yourself and this book helps you how to. So I read the book, bought some basic sprouting equipment and seeds.
Mixed bean stew, a fresh broad bean challenge……!
This really is a super easy and quick dish. The freshness of the added lemon zest and mint leaves makes it very suitable for a warm Spring/Summer’s day. Obviously it’s a healthy one too!
The perfect basic muffin recipe!
After 8 years of vegan baking, exploring the internet for recipes, experimenting, testing (on my kids mostly😆)and adjusting, I finally and wholeheartedly can say that this recipe is PERFECT. The right sweetness, the right texture, the right size, the right crispiness on top. Just absolutely delicious!
Chocolate cake, a token of love!
At this very day we have another celebration going on in our home, our wedding anniversary! Today 23 years ago my husband and I got married in Carmel by the Sea, California USA. We married at the beach, just the two of us and the wedding officer. I would like to tell you a little bit about my husband, my soulmate and best friend for the past 28 years
A 15 minute recipe, great after an intensive workout! Green lentil-quinoa tabbouleh.
This recipe is great after an intensive workout. Within 15 minutes a nourishing, delicious, healthy and protein packed dinner that everyone can prepare!
Why 2020 is a special year for me.
2020 promised to be a special year. The year of the European soccer championships, the year of the return of Formula 1 to Dutch soil, the year of the Olympics and so much more. Only midway April we can conclude that indeed 2020 turned out to be a very special year, just not in the way…
Shakshuka, the ultimate plant based version.
Shakshuka is, like humus, a very popular dish from the Middel-East. This is my plantbased version, with a creamy cauliflower puree. Epic taste!
About black garlic and what to do with it!
Black garlic is regarded an ingredient for high end-cuisine. But what is it, where can you buy it and how to use it. Read all about it and learn how to prepare a delicious plantbased black pesto with it!
Spiced sweet potato and crispy tofu cubes
Are you stuck at home, bored to death, worried about gaining weight (because you can’t visit the place where you normally exercise) or simply looking for new healthy and super easy recipes during this corona crisis? You’ve come to the right place. Because the recipe I’m sharing with you today is very very easy, very…
Chickpea balls in tomato sauce, a real athletes dinner!
These chickpea balls in tomato sauce served with wholewheat pasta are an athletes dream. Packed with protein and carbo hydrates. The flavours are an encounter of Italy and the Middle-East. Insanely delicious!
Halva, a Middle-Eastern delicacy
During the preparations of the annual Vakantiebeurs Utrecht (vacation expo with about 20.00 visitors per day ) one of the first things we (Isropa* and Everyday Plantpower) decided on serving our visitors was Halva, a sweet delicacy from the Middle-East. The only problem was the fact that that much Halva would be too great an investment….
Asparagus salad with avocado dressing.
Relax, you can start breathing again, because this is a perfect side for the holidays and will take only 15 minutes to prepare!
Back home- time to share my experiences
It probably did not escape your attention that I visited Tel Aviv! The purpose of this trip was to check out the hotel, meet the chefs who will host our workshops, visit all the restaurants we will eat at, meet people who will take care of our transport to places we will visit outside Tel…
Pumpkin pizzacrust, topped with rocket, cherry tomato and homemade vegan creamcheese. Yum!
Pizza different style, with rocket and vegan cheese.
The pumpkin and it’s many possibilities!
To make a long story short, she handed me two pumpkins, a Kabucha pumpkin and a small Hokkaido pumpkin and told me to prepare them and then maybe write about them
Guacamole from spring peas, a great alternative for avocado.
Guacamole made with spring peas instead of avocado’s. Equally delicious, less expensive!
5 Reasons to use banana flour.
I stumbled upon a brownie recipe and it needed banana flour. So I decided to give it a go and did some research along the way. I found out some interesting facts about banana flour and why it is such a great alternative to wheat flours: