Rich and creamy Vegan Tomato Pepper Sauce

First of all - I do know that my plate is topped with Turkey breast stripes and turkey breast does not equal vegan. All I want you to know is that the rich creamy sauce is fully vegan and by the way totally healthy and the best sauce I've ever created to be honest. So try the recipe and taste it by yourself!

Rich and creamy Tomato Pepper sauce (serves 4-6):

• 2 red Bell peppers
• 2 Tomatoes
• 1 cup cashews soaked overnight
• 1 Tbsp vegetable broth
• 2 cups water
• 1 onion
• 1 glove garlic
• 1 Tsp coconut oil
• dash of orange juice, salt, pepper, kurkuma

1. Heat coconut oil in a deep dish.
2. Throw in onions and garlic rarely chopped.
3. Meanwhile roughly chop bell pepper and quarter tomatoes.
4. Throw in The bell peppers and add one cup of water.
5. Let simmer for about five minutes.
6. Add tomato, broth and water.
7. Let that cook for another five minutes.
8. Throw mixture into a stand mixer and add drained cashews.
9. Mix until well blended and set back on the stove to season to taste.
10. Add as a sauce to zoodles, pasta, rice or anything else you desire.
11. Top with turkey, chicken or any other meat if you like, you can also top it with tofu to keep it vegan. I also added some sundried tomatoes.

Tipp: You can also add a little more water - or to keep the creamy consistancy coconut milk - to use the base as a really tasty, creamy soup. Enjoy!

'THE BREAD'

It wasn't too long ago that I did not do anything at all in my kitchen but eat what my mother would set me on a plate. Today I am nearly obsessed with preparing as much food as possible in -meanwhile to be called - my kitchen. Therefore it was just a matter of time until I started to bake my own bread. I tried multiple types and I found two favorites. They did not remained only my favorites - it turned out that everyone in my family is obsessed. And by obsessed I literally mean it. I have to bake two batches most of the time because my boyfriend also wants one just for himself. Here I want to share a recipe of the joghurt carrott bread I really love - try it, love it! Let me know in the comments below if you are interested in having me post the other recipe as well.

The original recipe I found on HighFoodality!

Joghurt Bread (One giant batch):

• 500g any type of flour (I use Whole Wheat)
• ½ Tsp Natron
• 1 bag baking powder
• 150g Seeds (I use whatever I have - sunflower, sesame, pumpkin, hemp)
• 2 Tbsp millet
• 200g carrots ( I also tried zuccini which was awesome as well)
• 350g Joghurt
• 1 egg
• seasonnings as rosemary if desired 

1. Preheat oven to 180°C
2. Great carrots and mix with joghurt and egg.
3. Mix together dry ingredients only using half of the seeds and millit. 
4. Fold in wet ingredients until you will get a firm, slightly sticky dough. (Dough shouldn't be too dry)
5. Form a big loaf and cover slightly with water.
6. Spread remaining seeds over the loaf and put into the oven for at least 45 minutes.
7. Take the loaf out and knock on the bottom. If it sounds hollow your bread is all right.

Enjoy your bread while it is warm and the butter melts away on top - that is when it is best! You can still wait for it to cool and store ist in an air light container or paper bag which I prefere most ;)

Craving Gnocchi

Hello 2016! And hello healthy happy me! Let's start the year with an awesome intuitive eating recipe, shall we? Since restriction does everything with you but making you unhappy it is just not worth the struggle. So if your head screams for a certain food then go for it and enjoy it. So here is my recipe for -this time not homemade- gnocci salad!

Have a great year 2016 and be kind to yourself!

Gnocchi Salad (serves 4):

• 1 Package fridge gnocchi (around 4 cups)
• 1 block smoked tofu
• 2 cups cherry tomatos
• 1-2 fennel roots
• 1|3 cup herb butter ( I used homemade because I like it better but any kind works)
• 5-6 spring onions
• salad
• dressing 
• 1|3 cup water
• 1 Tbsp mustard
• 1 Tsp Agave 
• 1,5 Tbsp Balsamic vinegar
• 1 Tsp oil of choice
• Salt pepper pepper flakes to taste
• hemp seeds to top it off (optional)
• pomergranate (optional)
• seasonings to taste

1. Heat a pan and melt the herb butter.
2. Cut all your veggies and tofu into small bit sized portions.
3. First throw in the gnocci so they get the taste of the herb butter.
4. Throw in fennel and onions after a couple of minutes.
5. Add in the tofu carefully.
6. Meanwhile whip up the dressing. I like to put everything into a bowl that I can top off with a lid and shake so all the ingredients will blend together perfectly.
7. throw the tomatos into the pan and season everything with salt, pepper, bell pepper powder, garlic, tumeric and everything else you desire to taste.
8. Serve your salad with the dressing and top everything off with the gnocci mix and sprinkle with hemp seeds and pomergranade.
9. Enjoy your meal!

Delicious wraps

Am I bananas or what? Okay I think I've made my point about how much I love bananas - but this time we're talking about what's around my bananas! Start your day right with some delicious selfmade wraps which are so easy to make. So read along and find out the delicious recipe you can pair with any kind of topping (cheese was really good too!)

Basic Wrap Batter (makes about 6):

• 3|4 Almond milk (or any milk you like)
• 1 small Apple
• 1 Egg
• 1 cup flour
• 1|2 cup water

1. Put apple in a mixer with water. Puree until it's a firm texture without crumbs.
2. Mix together all ingredients and let sit in the fridge for at least one hour but best over night.
3. Pour batter onto pan and flip wrap as soon as air bubbles apper underneath the surface. 
4. Top with any desired topping and enjoy!

The Happy DeepDish

As I haven't felt like cooking pretty things in the last days I realized I needed to think about my behavior. Yup - I realized- I defenitly was feeling a little blue (totally underrating my feelings here...). Anyways I knew I could not wait until the weather gets a little sunnier (rain for what feels like a straight month) so I decited I need to pack all my powers and get myself out of this little hole I fell in. I do know that food is not helping with every problem but also do I know that it comes pretty close! As far as I can tell - making my food look amazing today made me feel great! I also tasted much more great flavour and I am so full from the first bite I took today! 

Therefore I would love to share my food, love and joy with you! Have a wonderful day! Remember that christmas is here soon, the great taste of hot chocolate, the smell of burning wood, the fresh breeze in your face ... all that makes you happy even on grey days! 

Remember that you are loved <3

#happybreakfast

... not the greatest picture but defenitly the greatest taste!

Pasta Deep Dish (serves 4) :

• 3 cups pasta of your choice
• olive oil spray
• 1 onion
• half a head cauliflower
• 1 block tofu
• 1 red bell pepper
• half a can coconut milk
• 2 tablespoons cream cheese
• seasonings such as salt, pepper, garlic, bell pepper, soy sauce, vegetable broth
• a little shredded cheese as topping

1. Preheat oven to 200°C
2. Coat your dish with olive oil or whatever oil you desire.
3. Spread pasta in your dish then add cauliflower setting 1-2 bigger florets aside.
4. Meanwhile Heat oil in a pan and chop onion.
5. Add onion and tofu to the pan. Season with salt, pepper and a splash of soy sauce. 
6. Spread mixture over cauliflower and put your empty pan back on the stove.
7. Add your roughly chopped bell pepper and remaining cauliflower. Season with vegetable broth and add coconut milk as well as water as desired. Once it cookes use a magic bullet to create a thick and creamy sauce.
8. Season to taste and add cream cheese.
9. When the cheese is melted add sauce to your dish and top with shredded cheese.
10. Bake for at least 30 minutes.

Enjoy your meal - day - life!

Whatanuttycrust Quiche

If there is one thing that is just as delicious as easy to make - for me it will forever be quiche. whenever I don't feel too much like cooking (and I am not too hungry at the moment and would be able to wait around 40 minutes until I get to eat...) Quiche is the perfect solutuion to all my problems :)

Usually I prefer crustless quiche but this time I felt like trying something else. So here is my recipe for an easy tasty deep dish quiche.

Vegetarian quiche: (Serves 4)

Crust:

• 3 Tbsp flaxseed meal + 1 Tbsp water (mix and let sit for a couple minutes)
• 1 cup oats
• 1 cup almonds

Filling:

• 1 block tofu (200g)
• 1,5 cups leek
• 1 egg
• 1|2 cup cottage cheese
• 5-6 sundried tomatoes
• 1 Tbsp dry yeast 

1. Preheat oven to 200°C.
2. Put all crust ingredients into a food processor and spread dough into oiled crust pan.
3. Use a fork to pike holes into dough and put into the oven for 15 minutes.
4. Meanwhile mix and season all ingredients except the yeast and tomatoes for the filling.
5. Take out crust and fill with dough, Spread yeast flakes and tomatoes on top.
6. Put back in the oven for 30-40 minutes.
7. Enjoy your meal :)

Heartwarming Winter Banana Bread

So now that it's official and we finally opened the fire in the fireplace I am happy to call this day the official first day of fall :)

..let's be honest I had my pumpkin latte already ..

But here is my recipe for a healthy warm winter ginger-banana-chocolate-bread:

Winter Banana Bread

• 2 cups oats
• 1 cup walnuts
• 1 banana
• 2 eggs - seperated
• 1 Tsp cinnamon
• 1 Tsp gingerbread seasoning ( or any other like pumpkin)
• 1 Tsp vanilla
• 1 Tsp baking powder
• 1 Tbsp maple syrup
• dash of salt
• 1|2 cup chocolate chips

1. Preheat oven to 175° C.
2. Grind oats and roughly chop walnuts. Mash Banana and set aside.
3. Seperate eggs and stiffen egg whites.
4. Mix all ingredients except egg whites.
5. Carefully fold in the egg whites and chocolate chips or other desired toppings.
6. Grease baking dish and add dough.
7. Bake for 20 minutes until stick comes out clean.
8. Enjoy your Bread warm in front of the fire place.