It’s that time of year again; Shrove Tuesday, hot on the heels of Valentine’s Day and the Lunar New Year. Of course, what we all need is more celebratory food. Filled with copious amounts of cream, ideally. Well, Swedish cream buns – or semlor – are here to cater to your sweet-toothed whims. This recipe…
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LUSCIOUS VEGAN CHOCOLATE LAYER CAKE with plant-based cream cheese frosting
The most luscious, moist vegan chocolate layer cake made for my daughter’s almost-Valentine’s Day birthday (back in 2019). And then again for my baby boy’s birthday three weeks later. And again for my big boy’s birthday a week after that. Yes, you get the picture. My children’s birthdays are very close. And we are a little obsessed with…
VEGAN POTATO, FENNEL AND APPLE GRATIN… and some intentions for 2021
Creamy, crunchy-topped and savoury, with hints of festive sweetness and herbs, this delicious Potato, Fennel & Apple Gratin is surprisingly vegan and can be made gluten-free. You didn’t know you needed this comforting deliciousness, packed with all the comfort… until now! Before I take you to the recipe, my thoughts on the coming year (which…
VEGAN PLUM AND CHERRY CAKE – inspired by Swedish cheesecake
This cake-meets-pudding is a deliciously fruity, subtly sweet take on a Swedish classic known as ostkaka (literally ‘cheesecake’). Baked cheesecake is definitely known to be a comforting treat, but it does not have to be heavy or incredibly rich. And Swedish style cheesecakes are not ordinarily baked with fruit, nor is the classic version of…
VEGAN MUSHROOM, GRAVY AND POTATO SKILLET
Big on flavour, light on effort! Gorgeous gravy, mushrooms, asparagus and creamy delikatess potatoes (or small potatoes of choice), are all cooked together in this tempting dish that’s ready to eat straight from the pan, if you like. This is low-fuss (no veggie peeling necessary!) veggie comfort food deluxe. If you’re not quite convinced yet,…
ROASTED PUMPKIN HUMMUS JACK-O’-LANTERN SANDWICHES – vegan & gluten-free
By popular request, and in time for Halloween 2020, I bring you the English language version of a whimsical, tasty recipe that falls on the wholesome side of the Halloween treat spectrum. I created these happy little jack-o’-lantern sandwiches for a project I worked on with one of my clients, Friggs. This is not a…
LOADED SWEET POTATO FRIES WITH ZESTY LENTIL SALAD
We might not all have the luxury of sharing food the way we used to, but when the opportunity arises to enjoy ourselves with loved ones – and that enjoyment includes something deliciously zesty, creamy, crunchy and savoury all at once – it should surely be taken. That brings me straight to this delicious, ever-so-shareable…
HERB & FLOWER VEGAN CHEESE BALLS – pretty summer snacks with fresh herbs & edible flowers
Midsummer approaches, it is raining in Stockholm (as is common/expected at this time of year) and my thoughts are divided amongst many things; the state of the world, my family, the notion that we should probably celebrate midsummer in some small way, even though it doesn’t quite seem the time to be celebrating. This year…
SMASHED HERBED NEW POTATOES – a super tasty roasted potato side dish
It’s Friday, I am tired and longing to slip into a lazy weekend. So I am launching straight into this ever-so-delicious, more-ish, perfect-for-summer, easy and versatile side dish recipe right after this… Wishing you a happy and peaceful weekend!Now, brace yourselves, potato lovers. You will adore these roasties. ♥, Marisa SMASHED HERBED NEW POTATOES Serves 4-6…
APPLE & CHOCOLATE BREAKFAST MUFFINS – vegan, refined sugar-free, gluten-free option
Many people tell me that they are here for my recipes; some because they want to eat plant-based, some because they have an intolerance or allergy or want to cut back on this or that, for health benefits or to try something new. Some are here for inspiration and some because it is a family…