A pressure cooker black bean stew recipe that comes ready in just about 45 minutes from start to finish and makes for an easy weekday meal. This stew tastes like it’s been cooking all day with layers of flavour sealed within the creamiest tender texture of each bean. This post also features a review for the
A tangy sweet creamy roasted carrot and pumpkin soup with bold autumn flavours. Tofu croutons add a bit of crunch and protein to make this soup a complete meal. Over the years, having lived in countries with much colder winters for almost a decade and a half, I’ve come to kindle an appreciation for chilly
Aduki beans deliver a unique earthy taste to this hearty Mauritian-style curry with snake beans (also known as yardlong beans or Chinese long beans) and green plantains. Aduki beans, also known as adzuki or azuki beans, are small red beans that are often used in many Asian sweet preparations. I love them in both sweet
Soft fluffy idlis that are instant [not fermented] and made with semolina flour. This vegan version of the traditional Mauritian idli recipe is much lighter and spongier with no added oil. Mauritian idlis are small soft steamed cakes made with semolina flour. Not quite dissimilar to Indian idlis, the Mauritian ones that I know of
Konjac spaghetti (or shirataki noodles) is perfect in a stir-fry where their delightful bouncy texture delivers a pasta-like bite similar to al dente. Toss in some vegetables and black bean tempeh, all seasoned with a homemade vegan hoisin sauce, and you can enjoy a flavourful low carb meal in relatively little time. This post is
A creamy tangy vegan cheesecake recipe served with a delectable plum compote. This cheesecake is made with millet and is nut-free, soy-free and gluten-free. During last week’s grocery shopping, we stumbled on some gorgeous yellow plums imported from Spain. You might have seen them already on our Instagram feed. I do try to buy local
Three Mauritian-inspired Bubble Tea recipes that will bring a fusion of flavours and textures to your summer drinks – Mauritian Cardamom & Ginger Tea (chai) , Alouda and Panakon bubble drinks. I think bubble tea is one of the things that’s hard not to love once you’ve tasted it. It almost feels like the chewy
A simple, make-ahead mixed mushrooms and spinach vegan savoury bread pudding recipe also known as strata. This eggless and dairy-free version is perfect for a totally scrumptious breakfast as well as a new classic dinnertime main or side dish. Bread pudding usually sparks recollections of a warm homey dessert or sweet breakfast, but the effortless
This Peanut Butter Chocolate Avocado Mousse is a flavour bomb! Yummy healthy vegan dessert. {Peanut-free option with peanut butter alternatives}. The third recipe in this series (part 1 and part 2) is a Chocolate Avocado Mousse with Peanut Butter. It’s one of my favourite go-to dessert, for when I want a little something sweet after dinner.
