Category Archives: Condiments

Μελιτζανοσαλάτα – Eggplant Spread or Dip

vegan Μελιτζανοσαλάτα – Eggplant Spread or Dip

This is one of the delicacies I missed so I decided to create my own Μελιτζανοσαλάτα (eggplant spread). The traditional recipe calls for wine vinegar which Jake dislikes deeply, so I used apple cider vinegar and it worked! This spread is savory, give it a try! Continue reading Μελιτζανοσαλάτα – Eggplant Spread or Dip

Afterburner Dip

Afterburner Dip

This afterburner dip is delicious! It has just the right amount of spice (but you do not notice it until after eating it!). You will need a high powered blender to make this one, here is how it’s done…  Continue reading Afterburner Dip

Almond Vanilla Cream – Vegan and Gluten Free

Vegan Gluten-free almond vanilla cream

Are you looking for an amazing vegan vanilla cream recipe? Look no further! Be careful though, you will want to eat this almond vanilla cream by the spoonful! Here is how it’s made: Continue reading Almond Vanilla Cream – Vegan and Gluten Free

Vegan Parmesan Cheese

Vegan Parmesan Cheese

It is not too difficult to make an amazing raw vegan Parmesan cheese! In a food processor or high powered blender add: Continue reading Vegan Parmesan Cheese

Vegan Mayonnaise

Vegan Mayonnaise

This is an extremely simple vegan mayonnaise  recipe! Mayo without eggs? That’s right and it’s delicious too! Here is how you can make homemade vegan mayonnaise: Continue reading Vegan Mayonnaise

Raw Spinach Vegan Cheese Dip

Raw Spinach Vegan Cheese Dip - gluten free

This is another very simple vegan cheese recipe! We absolutely love this dip, especially with organic corn chips! It is a great way to increase your raw spinach intake as well! In a powerful blender (we used a Vitamix; for more information in North America click here or in Europe click here) add:

  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 6 Tablespoons of nutritional yeast
  • 1/4 cup raw almonds
  • 3/4 cup raw cashews
  • 1/4 to 1/2 leaf of fresh spinach (add more if you really love spinach)

Blend until smooth or almost completely smooth. Enjoy this raw spinach vegan cheese as a spread or dip with your favorite chips, crackers or vegetables!

 

Vegan Mozzarella Cheese Cream

Gluten-free vegan Mozzarella Cheese Cream
Gluten-free vegan Mozzarella Cheese Cream

This is a very simple and easy vegan cheese recipe. Here is how you make it: Continue reading Vegan Mozzarella Cheese Cream

Garlic Cream – Gluten Free and Vegan

Vegan Garlic Cream

 

Beware of the flavor! This is a strong garlic cream! It’s very good for those who love garlic (and even some who don’t apparently). Continue reading Garlic Cream – Gluten Free and Vegan

Quick Vegan Pasta Sauce

Quick Vegan Pasta Sauce

Let’s face it, sometimes you are in a hurry and do not have time to use fresh tomatoes to make a pasta sauce. We always prefer using fresh tomatoes but when we are short on time we prefer to make this quick vegan pasta sauce:

Coat the bottom of a large and deep frying pan (that has a cover) with olive oil. Place the pan over medium-low heat on the stove. Once the olive oil is hot enough add these ingredients in the following order and saute them (stirring occasionally): Continue reading Quick Vegan Pasta Sauce