Upside down apple cake swaps the usual pineapple for tender baked apples and warm, cozy spices. The caramelised top—which becomes the bottom when you flip it!—makes the cake extra special. Everyone is familiar with pineapple upside down cake. Well, let me introduce you to its cousin, upside down apple cake! It’s exactly what you think...
Mushroom bourguignon is a rich vegan stew cooked low and slow to develop complex umami flavours. It’s comfort food that also feels elegant and fancy! Beef bourguignon is a classic French dish—and by swapping the beef with mushrooms, making it vegan is practically effortless! As we know from mushroom stroganoff, mushrooms have a deep umami...
Super moist and tender with lots of nutty flavour, these peanut butter banana muffins are a wholesome breakfast that feels a little indulgent! I keep vegan blueberry muffins, my double chocolate banana muffins and a rotating variety of other muffins stocked in the freezer at all times. You never know when you’re going to need...
If you think tofu is boring or bland, these tofu recipes are here to change your mind! I’m sharing 28 different dishes that range from cozy soups to crispy mains and satisfying meal bowls, each packed with flavour and plant-based protein. I know tofu can be intimidating. In fact, the first few times I cooked...
No one would ever suspect that these chocolatey sweet potato brownies are gluten-free, vegan, and secretly wholesome! Pureed sweet potato adds natural sweetness and lots of moisture for the fudgiest texture. If you’ve yet to try sweet potato brownies, consider this your sign. The universe is telling you: it’s brownie time. And no, this isn’t...
These vegan carrot cake pancakes are like eating carrot cake for breakfast—and that’s definitely a good way to start any day! They’re perfect for meal prepping and the cozy spiced flavour pairs perfectly with the maple cream cheese drizzle. Carrot cake is my favourite cake of all time, so I’m always happy to incorporate that...
This reverse sear porterhouse steak is smoked low and slow, then finished in a hot cast-iron skillet for a perfect crust and juicy, even doneness. A steakhouse-quality dinner that’s easy enough for weeknights and impressive enough for date night at home. Recipe Highlights ⏱️ Cook Time: 10–12 minutes (plus 2 hours dry brine) 🍴 Serves:...
The best kung pao tofu is the kind you make at home! This recipe has the sweet, savoury, and spicy flavour of the takeout version that makes it so crave-worthy. I always love takeout and I love making it at home too, which is why I am making an effort to make dishes like kung...
Savoury, umami mushrooms and creamy ricotta make a mouthwatering filling for this mushroom ravioli! Pair it with a vegan Parmesan sauce for a restaurant-worthy dinner. After I made butternut squash ravioli, I dreamed of all the other flavours of ravioli I could make. (Yep, you can tell I’m a food blogger by the fact that...
These no bake carrot cake energy bites pack all the cozy, warmly spiced flavours of classic carrot cake into an easy, grab-and-go snack. You only need 7 ingredients for this naturally vegan and gluten-free treat! These carrot cake energy bites are inspired by my very favourite dessert, vegan carrot cake. Because as much as I...