Pretend that you have an Italian grandma. Man I have a long-term relationships with pasta. Since I was a kid I like my pasta al dente. Long time before I learned this term. But not that I’m kind of a snob. I literally make my pasta sauce with leftovers from the fridge. Just blend everything…
Archives for November 2018
Vegan plov (Rice pilaf)
Originated in ancient India plov (or pilaf) is a traditional dish of Central Asia. It is highly popular in post-Soviet countries, especially the Uzbek-style plov. As a kid I ate a lot of it. Although meat is a key ingredient in plov I did veganize it without losing its authentic flavor. The recipe is pretty…
Winter miso soba
I didn’t see the sun for a week already. It is really dark, cold and cloudy outside. All I want to do is to drink tea, wrap myself in blanket like a burrito and binge-watch cartoons. Here’s no space for thin miso soup. You need some rich stuff, more noodles, more protein and more umami….
Vegan oatmeal pancakes with grilled persimmons
I don’t really like oatmeal itself. It leaves a strange taste in my mouth. I eat it occasionally because it’s healthy and so on, but I just can’t do it on a daily basis. So I’m trying to sneak it everywhere: smoothies, veggie balls, patties, cookies and pancakes. Omg I LOVE oatmeal pancakes! Something magical…
Vegan Pho (Traditional Vietnamese soup)
I tried Pho for the first time when I cooked it as a task for my Forks Over Knives Cooking Course. I’ve never made such a rich stock before. But I was not completely satisfied with my result. I spent a lot of time checking different recipes and trying to achieve more authentic taste. That is…
Russian “Vinaigrette” salad
This traditional Russian and Ukrainian dish is highly popular during Fasting before Christmas. To justify the name you can make it with vinaigrette dressing, but most family recipes go with just oil. There are few different versions of this salad. You can use green peas instead of beans and sauerkraut instead of pickles. You can…
Red lentils and Kabocha squash in peanut sauce
I’m craving a lot of spicy food lately. It’s getting cold outside and I probably need some more heat. I often make Thai and Indian curries but this time I wanted something different. Few days ago I bought Kabocha squash for a risotto, which recipe I’m going to develop a bit more. It has such…