3-Bean Vegan Burgers and Talking Plant-Based Protein
Hello, from the desert island Kingdom of Bahrain, once again. I’ve had a really great week in London (tales of which will be shared soon), but boarded yesterday’s plane home sufficiently exhausted. Who...
View ArticleBroad Bean and Dill Brown Rice Pilaf
’m just going to come out and say it – family lunches aren’t easy. I recently stumbled across this video on YouTube on the hardest thing about being vegan , and I’d say that to a certain extent I agree...
View ArticleVegan Harees
Ladies and gentlemen, I have achieved the impossible; Vegan Harees. Before I proceed with the bragging, let’s take a step back. If you’re not from the Middle East (or in some cases from the Gulf) you...
View ArticlePumpkin Kibbeh
It’s no secret I love Lebanese food – hummus is practically a primary food group where my diet is concerned and I’m definitely no stranger to the island’s best Lebanese eateries. One of my favourites...
View ArticleThe Accidental Dish: Quinoa Mathrooba
Ahoy dear readers! I hope you’ve all been keeping well and that you will once again forgive my extended hiatus. The truth is, as of late(much like John Cage from Ally McBeal – great show) I find myself...
View ArticleRed Lentil, Split Pea and Butternut Squash Dal
Good morning folks! It’s time for a new series on the blog *drum roll please*… Meal Prep Monday! (at this point the imaginary crowd in my head oooh‘s and aaaah’s) So I’m kind of cheating – I don’t...
View ArticleCurried Mercimek Köftesi
I know I promised you guys part 3 of my trip recap, but I just couldn’t help sharing a teeny tiny recipe first. And in case you were wondering, yes it is in fact Turkey-inspired! Confession time: while...
View ArticleVegan Ghormeh Sabzi
It makes me so happy to see that veganism is slowly inching it’s way into the mainstream here in Bahrain. Sure, we may not have any explicitly vegan dining establishments per se – but many up and...
View ArticleHerb and Quinoa Stuffed Zucchini Blossoms
I take pleasure in simple things. Solitary visits to the Saturday Farmers market, for example. While I would hardly consider myself an introvert, there are some activities that are best performed solo,...
View ArticleVegan Spanakopita
Upon learning of my veganism, of the top questions I get asked by people is “don’t you miss anything?” I think given the fact that we live in a global culture that is emotionally attached to certain...
View ArticleZa’atar Rubbed Baked Eggplant
Let’s be honest, eggplants aren’t for everyone. Some people find them too slimy or too seedy in texture, and others find its earthy, rooty flavour downright offensive. I personally prefer not to...
View ArticleWhole Roasted Cauliflower
Back when I was in university (God I sound old), I heard one of my friends refer to Sunday as her “Cinderella day” and the phrase, while admittedly a little too glamorous to describe a day of...
View ArticleCreamy Vegan Butternut Mac ‘n Cheese
Ask and you shall receive. A few weeks ago I posted this photo to Instagram and Facebook and, while I originally had no designs of blogging the recipe for my Butternut Squash Mac ‘n Cheese, a bunch of...
View ArticleLentil Spinach and Lemon Stew
Just when we thought winter had come and gone, it appears to have reared its ugly head again. Yes, I am a complete and utter wuss when it comes to the cold, how I survived 4 years in the UK is truly...
View ArticleVegan Macaroni Bechamel
If you know anything about Egyptian cuisine, you’ll know that where a sauce is involved, nine times out of ten, it’s going to be bechamel. Whether it’s on kousa (AKA baby marrow), on top of moussaka...
View ArticleGluten-Free Millet Mercimek Köftesi
If you follow me on Snapchat, you will have seen me post about this recipe more than just a couple of times last week. The reason being that it’s delightful, and I’m obsessed, of course. Looks familiar...
View ArticleSweet Potato and Lentil Shepherd’s Pie
As far as religious holidays go, I would say I’m always down for the count. Take Ramadan for instance; as difficult as I found fasting this year, there’s just something undeniably wonderful about the...
View ArticleMediterranean Vegetable and Chickpea Stew
While I am very much a fan of incorporating home-cooked meals while travelling, cooking in a foreign kitchen is not without its difficulties, as I found out during my 3-week visit to London last...
View ArticleVegan Asian-Inspired Meal Prep Bowl
If you’ve been following me on my social media accounts, you’ll know that I’ve seriously been into meal-prepping as of late. In all honesty, I have long been a fan of the packed lunch but admittedly, I...
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