These crispy delicate cookies are modeled after French lace cookies, typically made with butter, white flour and lots of sugar. Instead, I use ground nuts and whipped up aquafaba or the liquid drained from canned chickpeas (click here to learn more about it, it is brilliant...I wish I had thought of it on my own!!!), so it is completely vegan! I cut down drastically on the ... Read More »
Mousse à la Fraise (Vegan)
This little dessert was inspired by Mark Bittman's delicious Strawberry Fool recipe which he calls "minimalist" because it is basically fresh strawberries in season and whipped cream. It occurred to me that I should try to make a vegan version, using whipped aquafaba (or the drained liquid from canned chickpeas!)...and lo and behold....it worked!! I added a little dark rhum ... Read More »
Caramelized Onion Walnut Burger (Vegan)
Caramelized onions and walnuts...WOW! The title alone says it all, doesn't it? This caramelized onion walnut burger is my latest vegan (and gluten-free) burger recipe and it is as deliciously superb as all my others--and that's a tough act to follow! Walnuts give it a wonderful rich taste and of course add healthy omega-3 fatty acids to its nutrition. I use sprouted red rice ... Read More »
Seared Black Rice & Beans (Vegan)
If you like traditional beans and rice, you will absolutely LOVE this seared black rice & beans recipe! The black rice (also called forbidden rice--here is why) just adds a nuttiness and almost meati-ness to this dish and because the rice is pan-seared in olive oil with the onions, garlic and fresh tomatoes before you add the liquid to it, it has that slightly ... Read More »
Cuisinicity Video: Black Rice Vegan Burger (Gluten-Free)
Alright alright, you guys asked....and here it is: My brand new gluten-free vegan burger! I make this Black Rice Vegan Burger with black rice and sautéed eggplant and...OH MY GOODNESS!!!!! Watch the video! it comes out perfectly ....but you have to follow the recipe (don't get me started, you'll understand once you watch) !! Click here for the recipe! ... Read More »
Cuisinicity Video Seared Black Rice & Beans for my kiddies!
Rebecca, Corinda, Valerie, Natalia and Gabe, this one's for you because I just know that this Seared Black Rice & Beans is going to become one of your go-to all-in-one favorite dish and I want you to just get it perfect, right from the start!! (The rest of you are more than welcome to peak in, but you'll have to excuse my appearance (HAHAHA!!) I am still in my zumba ... Read More »
Black Rice Vegan Burger (Gluten-free)
My original vegan burger has been such a hit that everyone has been asking me if I could create a whole line of them in a variety of flavors. Well, here you go! This is the first in that line: This vegan burger is gluten-free to boot! I make it with forbidden black rice (seriously that's what it's called, you can find out more about it here!) and sautéed eggplant--everything ... Read More »
Chocolate Lava Cake (Vegan)
Just take a look at this luscious, melt-in-your-mouth decadent rich dark chocolate lava cake! Death by chocolate, you say?...Nope, you can enjoy this one without the guilt! There is nothing unhealthy about it, quite the contrary, in fact: It has no extra added sugar, it is vegan (gluten-free & soy-free too) and it is filled with wholesome plant-based ingredients rich in ... Read More »
Basic Quinoa
Quinoa is a staple in my kitchen! I love its sweet taste and texture. It is a delicious gluten-free whole grain with fiber and is one of the most protein-rich foods we can eat, containing all 9 essential amino acids (I just found that out myself!). This basic recipe is a no fuss, full-proof, always perfectly cooked, not mushy (very important!), fluffy, yummy whole grain side ... Read More »
Chocolate Hazelnut Pots de Crème
These luscious pots de crème are a no-bake variation of my famous original vegan Crème au Chocolat. They add the sweet nutty taste of hazelnuts! If you love nutella, as most French people do--in fact they are obsessed (!)--you will absolutely LOVE these, c'est un régal ! Of course they are much healthier (not all that added sugar) and sustainable (no palm oil of course) and ... Read More »
