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 […]

If you are exploring fermented foods, you’ve probably heard of sauerkraut. In German that means sour cabbage, a cabbage that is fermented for months and eaten like other pickled food. You can find sauerkraut in many stores, but homemade sauerkraut is even a better option because it doesn’t contain preservatives. Sauerkraut is very healthy for […]

Sauerkraut is a healthy, cheap and easy-to-make fermented dish made of cabbage.Although you can buy a jar of sauerkraut in almost any supermarket, homemade sauerkraut is a cheaper and healthier option. Sauerkraut contains probiotics and enzymes which are very good for your digestive system, as well as vitamins C and D.  Even if you are […]