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Vegan Vietnamese Spring Rolls with Fresh Mint and Tempeh

Posted on May 7, 2014 by thepassionforcompassion

I remember I became addicted to these when I travelled in Vietnam some seven years ago- and have noticed they have become increasingly popular in Australia since then. These Vietnamese spring rolls always look impressive, however they are super easy … Continue reading →

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17 Vegan Hacks Every Vegan (Or Aspiring Vegan) Should Know!

Posted on April 28, 2014 by thepassionforcompassion

I wish I could claim these tips as my own, as this is a fantastic resource for anyone wanting to adopt a more cruelty-free lifestyle in the choices they make! Written by Leonora Epstein at BuzzFeed, 17 Vegan Hacks Every … Continue reading →

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Vegan ANZAC Biscuits

Posted on April 23, 2014 by thepassionforcompassion

Anzac Day is a national day of remembrance in Australia and New Zealand which commemorates all Australians and New Zealanders who served and died in all wars, conflicts, and peacekeeping operations and. April 25 serves as a day to honour … Continue reading →

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Teriyaki Tempeh with Brown Sushi Rice

Posted on April 17, 2014 by thepassionforcompassion

This dish was originally made by Yuko, a Japanese student we had stay with us on exchange several years ago. It was traditionally made with chicken, but since we are going cruelty-free, tempeh (What is this? ) makes a … Continue reading →

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‘Whip it Good’ Coconut Cream

Posted on April 7, 2014 by thepassionforcompassion

Attention non-vegans: You can now give up the whipped cream (and the guilt that goes with it)… and here’s the best part- you will LOVE cruelty free version! Beating chilled coconut cream creates a delicious alternative to cream which will go with … Continue reading →

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Armenian Lentil-Apricot Stew

Posted on March 31, 2014 by thepassionforcompassion

This recipe is adapted from a fantastic book which I can’t recommend enough: ‘Big Vegan- More Than 350 Recipes: No Meat/ No Dairy, All Delicious’ by Robin Asbell. It’s a great resource for anyone who is wanting to start experimenting … Continue reading →

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Fig-ing Delicious Raw Cashew Cream

Posted on March 25, 2014 by thepassionforcompassion

This is a ‘figged’ up variation of the traditional cashew cream recipe I posted earlier this year. The figs and banana give it a delicious ‘caramel-ly’ twist- which also happens to be healthy for you-yay licence to eat more! I’ve … Continue reading →

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Almond ‘I can’t believe it’s not cheese’ Parmesan

Posted on March 15, 2014 by thepassionforcompassion

So the one thing I miss most about being Vegan is….CHEESE! I have Italian in me and I’m sure cheese forms part of the essential amino acid make-up in our DNA. I remember piling parmesan and romano cheeses onto the … Continue reading →

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Crunchy Quinoa Salad with Peas and Fresh Mint

Posted on March 10, 2014 by thepassionforcompassion

Continuing with the ‘Quinoa as a Fashion Statement’ theme, I’ve added another one of my favourites – ‘Crunchy Quinoa Salad with Peas and Fresh Mint’ for you. This recipe is Mintox (Sorry, I couldn’t resist!) and has become one of my … Continue reading →

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Moroccan Quinoa Salad with Roasted Sweet Potato

Posted on March 6, 2014 by thepassionforcompassion

It seems like as soon as you add quinoa to recipes- they suddenly become incredibly fashionable! It’s not hard to see why though, it’s easy to prepare and is full of protein- making it a great substitute for rice. This particular … Continue reading →

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