Paella Wannabe by Rich H

I had all of the ingredients I needed although I had to change things up a little from the traditional paella. I used brown rice instead of bomba or calasparra white rice. And, of course, this paella is vegetarian.

Soy-Free Vegan Omelettes by hilda

Barley and Tempeh Soup by Rich H

Tempeh, fermented soy beans or grain, makes an interesting alternative to veggie crumbles (or ground beef) in this soup recipe. It lends a distinct flavor to the soup while also providing protein and fiber, making for a very filling and satisfying meal. Note: The green beans you see in the photo were an afterthought - just a few…

Broccoli Stir Fry with Walnuts by Rich H

This recipe is quick and easy but yields a dish that is tasty and very filling. Healthy green broccoli and walnuts make it especially delicious and the red peppers give it a nice visual appeal. Serve it over rice noodles.

Finger Lickin' Good Stewed Quince Dessert by Gourmandelle LifestyleBlog

I can't say I'm a huge fan of quinces. I don't like them raw but cooked are absolutely amazing! This is a very easy dessert and the abundance of flavors will amaze you! It is perfect for this season. Do you know other ways to cook quinces? I'd love to try different hot desserts using this lovely fruit. Looking forward to your…

Smokey Greens and Black Eyed Peas with Biscuits by Rich H

Black-eyed peas (the food, not the band) combined with delicious kale are melded together into a flavorful dish that is sauteed with onion and garlic and then made to really pop with smoked paprika! Yum!

Green Juice by Alma

A boost of vitamins, enzymes and minerals. Give your body what it need and deserves! Drink this instead of breakfast or afternoon snack. It will jump-start your energy levels.

Green Vegetarian Chili over rice by Rich H

As the seasons change and the evenings become cool it's nice to enjoy a steamy bowl of soup, stew or chili. We decided to make this one a "green event" and used edamame instead of kidney or black beans. We added some chopped kale for a little extra pizazz!

Raw Vegan Cranberry Brownie by Gourmandelle LifestyleBlog

I love desserts and because I often eat sweets, I prefer them raw. We all know that all sweets are high in calories, but making mostly raw desserts makes me feel good and guilt-free; this way I know I get plenty of vitamins, minerals and other great nutrients and so I ignore the calories. Another thing I love about raw desserts is…

Cauliflower and Tofu Casserole by Gourmandelle LifestyleBlog

I really enjoy making casseroles because I like eating foods that are creamy on the inside and crunchy on the outside. I made this dish a couple of days ago and it was a success! Even my “always-eating-meat-and-dairy” parents enjoyed it and trust me this means that it was good! My granny used to make cauliflower casseroles but…

My Favorite Super-Easy Hummus Recipe by Gourmandelle LifestyleBlog

I love hummus! I have tried so many recipes of hummus, but I didn’t enjoy any of them as much as I enjoy this one. The great thing about this recipe is that it’s ready in only 10 minutes! I didn’t use tahini paste and instead I used some toasted sesame seeds and a little bit of cold pressed sesame oil. I personally like sesame seeds…

Cranberries Jam by Gourmandelle LifestyleBlog

I don’t eat any jams made with sugar. Sugar is another thing on my forbidden list. It is toxic! I only use natural and unrefined sweeteners, honey for example. All the jams that I make are made from dehydrated – rehydrated fruits, combined with delicious honey and amazing spices. The inconvenient is that they won’t last too long in…

Multivitamin Salad by Gourmandelle LifestyleBlog

Two weeks ago I kept a raw week diet in order to cleanse my body because I felt terribly guilty after eating a lot of crap (meat free though) in the mini-vacation at the seaside. It was a great week during which I filled my body with a bundle of vitamins and minerals, although it was a bit annoying that I didn’t have much time for…

Banana iced pudding with cinnamon sprinkles by Gourmandelle LifestyleBlog

Yesterday I was craving for a sweet creamy ice-cream. Hmm... all I had were some bananas and some leftover almond milk and then the idea hit me ! I made an easy banana ice-cream and the blender basically did all the work.

Almonds and plum bon-bons by Gourmandelle LifestyleBlog

This is a very easy recipe that I make most of the time after I finish the almond milk. The little sweet treats are amazing! Don't forget to make them small because they are very sweet.