What is quinoa? Quinoa is a gluten-free grain that is grown for its edible seeds. It is a healthier substitute for rice and similar grains. Quinoa seeds are a great source of fiber, protein and vitamins B. Actually, it is the only plant-based protein that has all necessary amino acids as protein you find in […]

In times like this when you need to stay at home most of the day and visit supermarkets less frequently so you don’t get infected with coronavirus, the only solution is to buy more products at once. I am not suggesting clearing off the shelves, no, you need to think about other people as well. […]

Meatballs, burgers and all other dishes with ground meat are always welcome on the table. I don’t know about you, but I am not always eager to eat meat dishes, like grilled turkey or chicken breast, roasted meat and so on. But somehow ground meat meals are always welcome. If you like ground meat, you […]

I don’t know about you but I usually eat pickled food in winter, especially pickled peppers, cauliflower and cucumbers. When it comes to fermented foods such as sauerkraut and kimchi, I make it all year around and preserve it in small jars.  The main difference between fermented food and pickled food is that you don’t […]

Hummus is one of the most popular Middle Estern appetizers or side dishes. It is widely used as a paste, spread or dip with pita bread, falafel, gyros, meat skewers and so on. Given that hummus is made of tahini and mashed chickpeas, it is very healthy unlike other dips. You can buy it at […]

Contents 1. Choose the cooking method 2. Tofu in different dishes 3. Tofu with different ingredients 4. Tofu cooking tricks Tofu is a meat alternative, similar to tempeh, it is high in protein, low in fat, and it has a very bland taste. If you have ever tried tofu and you didn’t like it, maybe […]

Tempeh is made of fermented soybeans and it looks like a compressed cake. It originates from Indonesia and that is not the only thing that differs tempeh from tofu. Tempeh is perfect meat alternative for vegetarians and vegans, and when you mix it with different marinades and sauces, it can have totally different flavors. You […]

Tahini is a paste made of toasted and ground sesame seeds and oil. It originates from the Middle East similar to the popular dishes in which tahini is mostly used: hummus, baba ganoush, or tahini sauce for falafel. Homemade tahini is much better and cheaper than store bought, and you don’t have a single reason […]

Tempeh and tofu are meat alternatives that probably every vegetarian has heard about. They are both made of soybean plant but the process is totally different. If you have never tried tempeh or tofu before or you simply want to eat less meat, let’s learn the difference between tempeh and tofu. What is tofu? Tofu […]

Pomegranate molasses is a thick sauce made of pomegranate juice. It is of reddish brown colour and mostly used in sauces and salads dressings or for marinating meat and fish. If you like to eat pomegranate or to use fruits in your savoury dishes, you should try pomegranate molasses. What does pomegranate molasses taste like […]