Bisque is a special type of soup that originates from France. It has a smooth and creamy appearance and it is usually based on a broth of crustaceans. Even though the original bisque is made from langoustine, crayfish, shrimp, crab, lobster of other seafood, in the recent period many people are using veggies to prepare […]

We all know that eggplants and zucchini are very healthy veggies, but did you know that you can create a delicious dish if you mix these two tasty and healthy vegetables? The Health Benefits of Zucchini Some people might know that zucchini belongs to the squash family, but only a small number of them know […]

Egg rolls are variations of fried foods usually made with meat even though they contain vegetables too. People use different types of meat including chicken and pork to prepare this food. In addition, egg rolls are wrapped with a thick wrapper which is based on eggs. The veggies used in egg rolls usually include carrots […]

Radicchio is also called Italian or red chicory. It has crisp leaves, ideal for those who live a crunch, and a combination of sweet and bitter taste. Lactucopicrin (intybin), a sesquiterpene lactone, makes it bitter, and which is a potent antimalarial agent and has a sedative and analgesic (painkiller) effect. It has a reddish color, […]

There are some dishes that are used only in some cuisines, but there are dishes that have managed to gain international recognition because of their taste. One of these dishes is the vegetarian chili. Health benefits of beans One of the main reasons why vegetarian chili is so popular is the use of beans. Of […]

Curry is a very popular mixture of many different herbs. It is used to improve the taste of different dishes, but many people are unaware that this spice comes with many health benefits. For instance, it helps prevents cancer and reduce the risk of strokes and heart attacks, eases the symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease, improves […]

If you are planning to surprise your mom and make a dish at home, this vegan mushroom risotto will be a great choice. It’s rich and savory without needing the traditional Parmesan, especially if you take a little extra love in making a homemade stock. Remember that mushrooms have the yum factor from glutamic acid, […]

Tofu was discovered more than two millennia ago in China. It is produced from crushed, pressed and cooked soybeans. It has a distinctive bright white color and it is usually found in stores in the form of rectangles or cubes. Even though it has reached Western countries in the 20th century, many Asian cuisines have […]

Tofu Hollandaise sauce has been used for many years in different meals, so you can make many combinations with it. Although the recipe contains different ingredients from garlic, marjoram, and honey to cayenne pepper and lemon juice, as the name suggests, Tofu Hollandaise is primarily based on tofu, a soy based curd known for its […]

This week’s recipe is a delicious and simple Tofu Fried Rice Recipe. This recipe contains controversial food: soy.  Soy has been vilified as an evil food in autoimmune and functional medicine communities. While it is not for everyone, and it is a common allergen, for people that do not have a sensitivity to it, it […]

Sweet potatoes are usually associated with Thanksgiving, but they have much to offer all year round. Sweet potatoes are rich in many different nutrients like vitamin C, magnesium, manganese, copper, potassium, B5, B6, niacin, biotin, thiamin, riboflavin, carotenoids and calcium, and so, not surprisingly, they have many health benefits. Beta-carotene, for example, is a precursor […]

Tabbouleh (also tabouleh or tab(b)ouli) has its roots in the Arab world, where it’s traditionally served as part of a mezze. This vegetarian dish  is sometimes considered a salad and is traditionally made of tomatoes, finely chopped parsley, mint, bulgur and onion, and seasoned with olive oil, lemon juice, and salt. Some variations add garlic […]