dairy free

Kale-Kopita  (Vegan)

By , October 6, 2018

Kale-Kopita  (Vegan) This is a great recipe from the kitchen at Vedge in LA. It is a take on the classic spanakopita, (which means cheese filled) and uses tofu as the substitute. As I talked to a few people about this recipe, it became clear that there is a version of this pie across the

Korean Eggplant Tacos (GF, Vegan)

By , September 30, 2018

This is a recipe from the kitchen of Verge in Philadelphia and is a super sexy dish. It has umami from the glaze with the mix of maple and tamari combining well and added depth from the gochujang Because you are only using the inside of the eggplant it is a super light dish, silky

Chole Masala (Chickpea Curry)  (GF, Vegan)

By , August 25, 2018

Chole Masala (Chickpea Curry)  (GF, Vegan) Food is love when words are inadequate My grandma always made you feel like she had been waiting for you all day and when you arrived her day was now complete The first thing I had to do after taking off my shoes and putting away my bag was

Beetroot Chutney (Vegan, DF, GF)

By , July 14, 2018

Beetroot Chutney (Vegan, DF, GF) ‘A chef must think like a scientist, organize like an accountant, plate like an artist and cook like a grandma’ I am always looking for fun ways to add flavour and colour to my plate and this dish is really an expression of my soul, as it combines my core

Nori Macadamia Nut Cheese (Vegan, DF, GF)

By , July 7, 2018

Nori Macadamia Nut Cheese (Vegan, DF, GF) What do you do when you can’t eat dairy anymore but you love cheese…make your own of course! Some of you may think that this sounds a little extreme, but I used to eat so much cheese that my brother nicknamed me, cheese please! I therefore had to

Easy Peanut Butter Curry (GF,DF,Vegan)

By , June 9, 2018

Easy Peanut Butter Curry (GF, DF, Vegan) This is a lovely, tasty, protein dense vegan curry and takes no time at all I have been spending my weekends learning and adapting complex multi layered recipes to get a better understanding of Indian cooking, how to temper and mix the spices, which ones are for savory

Baingan Bharta (Eggplant, Onion and Tomato Curry) (GF, V)

By , January 27, 2018

Baingan Bharta (Eggplant, Onion and Tomato Curry) (GF, V) This is a beautifully smoky dish, with the smokiness coming from the quick charring of the eggplant in the pot. There is a similar dish in Greece and Italy, with different seasoning, in both of those it is eaten cold. This dish can be served hot or

Carrot Halwa (GF, DF, Vegan Dessert)

By , January 6, 2018

Carrot Halwa (GF, DF, Vegan Dessert) This dessert is usually made with lots of cream and sugar but this is a more natural version using almond milk, walnuts and dates. It is a northern Indian dish normally made with red carrots over a couple of days, during the colder months Due to the lack of

Tempeh Tikka Masala

By , December 23, 2017

Tempeh Tikka Masala I believe food can unite people from all walks of life, all cultures, all religions. Food brings compassion and harmony to the table and creates a deeper understanding of each other Although I grew up in my Grandmothers Indian Kitchen, Tikka Masala was not on the menu. This is because this is