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Vegan Cooking for Friends and Family Gatherings

20 Ağu 2024

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One of the most enjoyable ways to spend time with friends and family is cooking together. I particularly love stepping into the kitchen to create delicious vegan dishes for those I care about most. Many of my recipes come from friends or guests who crave their favorite dishes but can’t find vegan versions, such as vegan Adana kebab or quince lahmacun.


Approaching Cooking Like a Game:

When I’m not experimenting with plant-based meat recipes, I love to play with whatever ingredients I have on hand, creating new flavors. I treat cooking like a game—predicting how a dish will turn out based on the combination of ingredients. If the result matches my expectations, I declare myself the winner! This playful approach keeps cooking fun and rewarding.


**Creativity Without Limits:**

In the kitchen, you have unlimited room for creativity. It’s not just about preparing food to fill you up, but about creating meaningful moments with loved ones. The beauty of vegan cooking lies in the endless possibilities of combining simple ingredients like potatoes, puff pastry, or avocados to create delicious meals.


**Enjoying Shared Meals:**

Cooking with friends is always more enjoyable. Coming together to prepare food not only strengthens bonds but also makes the experience of eating more delightful. The recipes below are simple, flavorful, and perfect for creating memorable moments around the table.


1. Creamy Cashew Vegan Spaghetti (Serves 4)

**Ingredients:**

- 1 pack spaghetti

- 2 tbsp olive oil

- 2 garlic cloves, minced

- 3-4 tbsp pesto

- 1 tsp soy sauce

- 3/4 pack vegan cream

- 100g roasted cashews, crushed

- 50g walnuts (optional)

- 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper


**Instructions:**

Heat olive oil in a pan, sauté the garlic for a minute, then add the pesto and cook for another minute. Slowly stir in the vegan cream in batches. Add black pepper and soy sauce. Combine the sauce with the cooked spaghetti, sprinkle with crushed cashews and walnuts, and serve with fresh basil or parsley.


2. Easy Oven-Baked Potatoes (Serves 6)

**Ingredients:**

- 8 large potatoes

- 4 tbsp olive oil

- 4 garlic cloves, crushed

- 1-2 tbsp Cajun or Fajita spice mix


**Instructions:**

Cut the potatoes into wedges, toss them in olive oil, garlic, and spices. Bake at 200°C for 35-40 minutes until crispy and golden. Serve with your favorite dipping sauces.



*Alternative Hasselback Potatoes:*

For a unique twist, try Hasselback potatoes. Cut the potatoes into thin slices, but not all the way through, creating a fan effect. Brush with garlic butter, sprinkle with sea salt, and bake at 200°C for 20 minutes. Garnish with fresh thyme or vegan Parmesan.



3. Crispy Fried Avocado (Serves 3)

**Ingredients:**

- 110g flour

- 2 tsp salt

- 2 tsp smoked paprika

- 2 tbsp chia seeds (soaked in water)

- 150g spicy tortilla chips, crushed

- 2 large ripe avocados


**Instructions:**

Coat avocado slices in seasoned flour, then in chia gel, and finally in crushed tortilla chips. Grill or fry until golden and crispy. Serve immediately with dipping sauce.


4. Smoky Spinach Puff Pastry (Serves 6-8)**


**Ingredients:**

- 2 onions, finely chopped

- 4 garlic cloves, minced

- Vegan margarine or olive oil

- 1 large bunch of spinach, chopped

- 100g smoked tofu, crumbled

- Juice of 1/2 lemon

- 6 puff pastry sheets


**Instructions:**

Sauté onions and garlic in vegan margarine until soft. Add spinach and cook until wilted. Mix with crumbled tofu and lemon juice. Fill puff pastry strips with the spinach mixture, fold into triangles, and bake at 180°C for 18-20 minutes. Serve with sweet and sour sauces or soy-based dips for a delicious party snack.



**Conclusion:**

Sharing these simple and delicious vegan dishes with friends and family is more than just about eating—it’s about creating memories, bonding, and having fun in the kitchen. These recipes are perfect for gatherings, offering both flavor and joy at the table.

20 Ağu 2024

3 min read

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Vegan Kasap hakkında daha fazla bilgi ve basında çıkan diğer haberlerimiz için takipte kalın. 

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