What Is TCM? Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is an alternative medical practice derived from China that dates back thousands and thousands of years. The practice is based on the idea to treat the individual as a whole, rather than simply pacifying singular symptoms. Through the five pillars of TCM: acupuncture, moxibustion, Chinese herbal medicine, Tui…
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Chia Wings – Vegan KFC-style Wings
These KFC-style vegan wings are so good, you will not miss making these with egg or meat. It is also very easy to prepare, with limited ingredients and technique. Why Panko? Panko is the Japanese variety of breadcrumbs, which are much crisper when you bite into them after baking. It is absolutely necessary to use…
Easy Pasta Sauce Recipes: Classic Basil Pesto, Arrabbiata and White Garlic Truffle Sauce
We all have those pasta cravings. Here are three delicious ways you can make your pasta sauce, and it is extremely simple. There are just two necessary tools to make this all the more easier for you: Braun 1000W food processor (shop here for this 1000W food processor) Meyer Cast-Iron Sauteuse (you can get yours…
Vegan Pesto Pasta (with Thai basil)
This pasta recipe is unbelievably easy to make, and so delicious. Thai basil is known for its antioxidants. It’s anti-cancer, anti-viral, anti-bacterial, and anti-fungal properties make it a healing herb. In addition to that, Thai basil aroma is traditionally used to help relieve stress. Thai basil is slightly different from Italian basil (sweet basil). It’s…
Red Pepper Tomato Soup
This soup is for those days where you just need some comfort. Pair this up with some grilled cheese, and feel your soul fill up with some warmth and love. Enjoy! All articles, recipes and images are copyright and the intellectual property of ‘The Veggie Wifey’, and cannot be altered or redistributed for commercial or…
Masoor Dal with Rose and Pistachio Tarka (Spiced Red Lentils)
I grew up having dal chawal (lentil stew with rice) every Sunday night. For me, this dish means home and family. It’s a hearty lentil stew that bursts with flavour and served with warm and fluffy basmati rice. Every household makes their dal different. It gets adapted between cultures, tradition and history. There is truly…
Creamy Truffle Asparagus and Mushroom Galette
Galettes are flat pastry cakes, usually made with an assortment of fruits or vegetables with crusty oven baked edges. This galette is a savoury one and made with store-bought puff pastry which is easily available in most supermarkets. This recipe is perfect for Spring. It includes a flakey puff-pastry base and the filling is light…
Fig Jam Tartine with Butter Maple Walnuts and Feta
A tartine is like an open sandwich, but much fancier. It is claimed to be the ‘National Breakfast of France’ or ‘Sandwiches Dressed in Couture’ as mentioned by the New York Post Tartines are usually accompanied by spreads such as butter and an assortment of jams. There are options of smashed avocado, poached eggs and…
Chai Spiced Carrot Cupcakes with Cardamom & Rose Infused Cream Cheese Frosting
This sounds like a mouthful, but, if you love carrot cake, you will love this recipe! It is definitely an upgrade from your typical carrot cake! Firstly, this is made with chai masala spice. This means, it’s got cardamom, cassia cinnamon, ginger and pepper – everything you find in typical Indian chai. I paired this…
The Easiest Homemade Bread Recipe
I have always wanted to learn how to bake bread at home but I found most recipes extremely intimidating. The long-winded process and the many different variables to control made me believe baking bread was truly rocket science. So, I went on a journey to unravel this daunting recipe only to realise this is so…