Now we all know I love my chickpeas. But socca for breakfast? Really? Really. This came about when I woke up this morning and had a) no oats (shocking, I know), b) no cereal grains and c) no intention of making a green smoothie in this sub-zero weather. It was a little bit upsetting as…
Vegan MoFo #14: Fruity Falafel Burgers
Hey guys, hope you’ll excuse the late post, it’s been a LONG day, but (at the risk of sounding like a certain annoying teen YouTube sensation) – it’s Friday! I’m so excited to share today’s MoFo recipe because it’s something I’ve been wanting to try for a while now. Falafel is probably the second most…
Vegan MoFo #11: Brown Rice Koshary (Egyptian Lentils and Rice)
Hey guys, hope everyone had a good weekend! I’ve been attempting to relax and refuel after a very stressful week – final year of university is proving to be a lot more challenging that I had originally anticipated and at two weeks in, I’m already feeling pretty drained. Nothing a little rest and good old…
Vegan MoFo #10: Kabab Bahraini
Hi guys! So I’m currently knee deep in research papers at the university library, and despite the fact that it’s oodles of fun, I’m taking a much needed break to write today’s MoFo post. Truth be told I’m not a huge fan of Bahraini/Gulf cuisine and never have been – even as a meat eating…
Vegan Mofo #8: Egyptian Pumpkin Pie with Almond Creme Bechamel
Yep, I’ve jumped on the bandwagon. I just couldn’t stand by while the fall induced pumpkin mania swept through the blogosphere. And since I was feeling a little homesick this weekend, I tried my hand at another Egyptian favourite, Kar’ Assaly (read: pumpkin pie). Kar’ Assaly doesnt really fit the traditional western bill of pie. It…