TAHINI NUTRITION Tahini is a delighful way to add powerful antioxidants and healthy fats to your diet, as well as a number of vitamins and minerals. It has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, and its health benefits may include reducing risk factors for heart disease and protecting brain health.
POWERFUL HEALTH BENEFITS OF SPICES USED IN THIS SALAD Cumin has many evidence-based health benefits. Some of these have been known since ancient times, while others are only just being discovered. Using cumin as a spice increases antioxidant intake, promotes digestion, provides iron, may improve blood sugar control and may reduce food-borne illnesses. Cinnamon […]
USING AQUA FABA IN BECHAMEL Aquafaba is the liquid in a can of chickpeas or made by slow-cooking soaked, dried chickpeas then draining out the liquid. . This starchy liquid is a great binder directly from the can, that’s super handy, as it whips and creates a foam. As a result, aquafaba is able […]
NUTRITIONAL YEAST 101 I am new to using nutritional yeast, and it was introduced to me by one of the top vegan chefs in Athens. Nutritional yeast is dairy-free and usually gluten-free; it is deactivated yeast (unlike baker’s yeast or brewer’s yeast) that has been grown for human consumption. It’s a rich source of […]
MORELS Morels have an earthy, nutty flavor and a meaty texture. They’re also packed with antioxidants, essential minerals, and vitamins and contain one of the highest amounts of Vitamin D among all edible mushrooms. You can substitute dried morels for fresh in this recipe, too. If so, use 4 ounces of dried morels, rehydrated. […]
TIPS 1.Let the dough do its second rise in the pan it will be baked in. Since you won’t have to move the dough after its second rise, it will keep as much air in as possible.2. Be generous with the olive oil in the pan! Pour a ⅛-¼ inch layer of olive oil […]
FAVA – BROAD BEANS: Fava beans, aka broad beans, have a fascinating history. They have been part of the Mediterranean diet forever, albeit with some reservation. They were among the few plant-based foods prohibited by the ancient Greek mathematician Pythagoras, who had a large cult following and preached a vegetarian diet. Although fava beans […]