Vegan Paella – Arroz con Verduras

Preparation Time: approx 1 hr It’s Sunday here in Andalucia, Spain & the traditional day for families to come together & share the cooking experience that is Paella. There is much debate about what is, & what isn’t Paella. To the Valencians, the recipe for Paella is sacred & only refers to the traditional dish…

Loquat, Lentil & Avocado Ceviche

Prep time: 15-20 minutes Happy Spring Equinox! 💐 I love this time of year here on the Costa Tropical, Granada… The change of seasons & changing of the crops. Avocados & Papaya are still in season, but late March/April brings the short season for Loquats (Nispero in Spanish). A fruit I’d never heard of before…

Tofu Fishless Fingers

What foods do you miss since going vegan? One thing I used to love as a special comfort food snack (especially for lunch) was fish fingers. Approx Time to Make: 30 mins However, I recently discovered how to make really tasty tofu based alternatives. Fish(less) finger sarnies here I come. These can also be made…

Vegan Larb – Laos

Approx Time to Make: 30 mins Larb (also called laap, larp, lahb or laab). It’s a traditional spiced minced meat dish, served with a large herb salad that is regarded as the unofficial ‘National Dish of Laos’ It is also eaten in the Isan region, an area of Thailand where the majority of the population is of the Lao ethnicity, and among…