EDIT: A step-by-step video tutorial for this recipe is now live! Click here or scroll down to view. While I do enjoy the occasional sweet treat – I must admit I am truly a savoury person at heart. Growing up I was never one for desserts, and I almost always opted for the bag of chips instead…
Breakfast
Vegan Shakshouka
On my most recent trip to London last December – I made it a personal mission to frequent as many vegan restaurants as possible, given that vegan and vegetarian eateries are hardly the norm here in Bahrain. A type of “when in Rome” methodology if you will. That said, when a good friend of mine suggested…
Nada’s Tofu Scramble
As of late, I find myself having to defend and explain my veganism to a lot of people. I chalk this down to one of two things: 1. I’m meeting a lot of new people on a regular basis (through work, various events and inevitably mutual friends), who are instantly intrigued/horrified/incredulous/skeptical when they hear I’m…
Cardamom Spiced Pancakes with Homemade Date Jam
First of all, an extremely belated Eid Mubarak to anyone who celebrates it! Eid Al-Fitr , for those of you not in the know, is the holiday that marks the end of Ramadan and quite literally means “celebration of breaking fast”. Growing up, Eid breakfasts were always a special event in our house. My dad…
Banana Date Breakfast Muffins
In my short time as a wannabe vegan chef, I’ve found that while people are often surprised at how good certain dishes taste, nothing has the power to mystify an average joe/jane more than a stellar vegan baked good. Exhibit A: my picky, junk-food loving roommate was a primary taste tester for all my baking…