The Veggie Sisters's dishfolio
We are two sisters from Greece, Lenia and Manousina, who love cooking healthy, delicious, vegetarian and energizing recipes! We want to prove that healthy food was never sooo yummy! Follow us on our culinary adventures!
Last Posted Recipe: Nov 13, 2014
Savoury aromatic bars
These savoury aromatic bars are a perfect snack for kids and adults too. If cut in pieces they are ideal for salads.
by The Veggie SistersChocolate superfoods orange tahini truffle
Scrumptious little bites that boost our energy . My 5-year-old daughter approved of these cute tahini truffles packed with nutrients and superfoods.
by The Veggie SistersHerbed quinoa pies
These quinoa pies turned out amazing! So here you are: enjoy these healthy, yummy babies. I am sure you will love them!
by The Veggie SistersSuper easy eggplant pepper pie
A delicious eggplant pie! It is very easy and quick to make and it is loaded with veggies. I hope you enjoy it as much as we did!
by The Veggie SistersAmazing vegan apple cake
This apple cake turned out delicious and everybody loved it. So here you are: a yummy, healthy cake ideal for you and your kids!
by The Veggie SistersVegan olive muffins
I am so excited about these vegan muffins! I made them the other day and we literally devoured them with my husband. They are eggless, cheeseless, butterless and yet they taste heavenly!
by The Veggie SistersΒlueberry smoothie
A few days ago I was lucky enough to find blueberries at my grocery store! "Finally they are here" I thought to myself...But I was so disappointed by their high price: 4.5 euro for 2 cups of blueberries! That hurt! Anyway, I made this delicious smoothie with them and I am sharing it with you!
by The Veggie SistersPurslane fresh goji berry salad
Purslane is considered a weed in the USA but in Europe it is eaten as a leaf vegetable. It is packed with nutrients and is best known for its very high content in omega-3 fatty acids. So give purslane a chance!
by The Veggie SistersCheese and honey pies from Sfakia Crete
Sfakia is a mountainous area in southwestern part of the island of Crete, a place of natural beauty which is untouched by mass tourism. Impressive gorges, rocky beaches, hospitable people, good food and wine are features of this blessed place. Sfakiani pita (pie from Sfakia) is a traditional thin pie made of a raki scented dough, local mizithra cheese (ricotta style fresh cheese) and topped with honey.
by The Veggie SistersPenne with veggie casserole
Briam is a traditional greek summer dish with plenty of veggies. In this version I omitted the potatoes and paired the oven baked veggies with pasta.
by The Veggie SistersBulgur stuffed peppers
There is no doubt that summer is the best season for vegetables. Here in Greece we have plenty of them! One of our typical dishes is "gemista", that is veggies(peppers, tomatoes, eggplants, zucchini) stuffed with rice. Today we are making a new version of gemista. We will replace rice with bulgur
by The Veggie SistersAmazing nutella cookies ice cream!
Today we are making a scrumptious ice cream, a temptation that no one could resist to! I know that we cook healthy and light recipes, but now and then we commit sins!
by The Veggie SistersRefreshing zucchini with peppers and caper
When God gives you zucchini, you have to figure out what to do with them
by The Veggie SistersVeggie stuffed eggplant with parmesan(pap
"Melitzanes Papoutsakia" is a traditional greek dish. It is made with eggplant halves filled usually with minced meat and topped with bechamel o rpotato puree or just cheese. "Papoutsakia" means little shoes and its name is due to the resemblance of the eggplant halves to little shoes. This is a " healthified" meatless version boosted with the fantasic flavor of parmigiano reggiano!
by The Veggie SistersPuttanesca
A simple mediterranean dish with ogarlicky tomato sauce, olives, capers and xinomizithra! The essence of summer in a dish!
by The Veggie SistersIt's pizza time!
Who does not like pizza? I have never met a single person in my life who does not like pizza! Have you?
by The Veggie SistersVegan oreo cookies
They are vegan, packed with nutrients and really filling! This is the ideal snack for your kids. No need for unhealthy storebought cookies anymore!
by The Veggie SistersStrawberry squares
Strawberry squares, the best way to satisfy your sweet tooth!
by The Veggie SistersVegan beetroot chocolate muffins
Enjoy these delicious, healthy muffins that are made with pure ingredients. I dedicate these muffins to all our vegan readers!
by The Veggie SistersChocolate coconut smoothie
Today we are making a refreshing smoothie that combines two of my favorite flavours: chocolate+coconut! It is a healthy and delicious smoothie that will fill your stomach for many hours!
by The Veggie SistersPanzanella: tomato and bread salad
My favorite salad for this summer, my version of the italian panzanella. A simple yet really tasteful salad that is based on stale peasant style bread and tomatoes.
by The Veggie SistersMediterranean zucchini bread with semi sun
Enjoy this delicious zucchini bread with sundried tomatoes and olives!
by The Veggie SistersA light meal:pita with hummus and tomatoes
Pita topped with chickpea hummus, seeds and veggies! So simple, but at the same time so tasteful! Since I first tried hummus, I have become a huge fan of it!
by The Veggie SistersThe ultimate summer cherry tomato pesto ta
The ultimate summer tart made with cherry tomatoes-pesto-mozzarella that is a winning combination! I am sure it is going to be a hit in your house and will impress your guests not only because it is very tasteful but also because it is really pretty!
by The Veggie Sistersideas for a summer buffet
Some ideas for a summer buffet. Homemade breadsticks and biscuits, delicious dips, mini tarts, lemony pasta are my suggestions. I am sure your guests will be impressed.
by The Veggie SistersLemony Herbed Mustard Spaghetti
An easy, healthy, aromatic pasta dish with few simple ingredients. Lemon+herbs+mustard are a winning combo! The ideal meal for hot summer days!
by The Veggie SistersHealthy vegan cheesecake!
I am so excited about this cheesecake! My intention was to make a healthified version of this delicious dessert. And this is the result! Not bad at all! Almonds and dates make a delicious crust. The filling is made with a vegan cashews cream and the topping can vary: I used homemade cherry plum jam. You can top it with chopped fresh fruit if you want it raw. Both options are winners! You should try it!
by The Veggie SistersStuffed vine leaves with parmesan sauce
Dolmadakia are little stuffed wraps. This is one of the most popular traditional greek dishes.
by The Veggie SistersRefreshing chickpea salad with red peppers
Here you are "an ode to chickpeas" that is a refreshing chickpea salad with red peppers, olives, semi dried cherry tomatoes and mint and a tomato feta flavored hummus.
by The Veggie SistersApricot smoothie
This one is made with one of my favorite summer fruit, apricot! I also make smoothies for breakfast, drink half at home and half at school. Pure bliss...
by The Veggie Sistersideas for a summery buffet
enjoy these mediterranean rusks with tomato-feta cheese sauce, frsh fig-veggie bites, lemony bites with graviera cheese, parsley potato salad and a refreshing parsley yogurt dip with spinach chips. Amazing, real, healthy food to feed yourself and your guests!
by The Veggie SistersGreen salad with fresh figs and walnuts
I adore figs, both fresh and dried. They are one of my favorite summer fruit! A few days ago my husband and I went to gather fresh figs. What a bliss! I have used them in smoothies, fruit salads and at this savory salad! They are really delicious! For non vegans you could try it with graviera cheese or pecorino. I hope you enjoy it as much as we did
by The Veggie SistersHealthy chocolate oat cookies
The perfect snack/breakfast made with whole ingredients and packed with nutrients! Did I mention that it is far better than the storebought??? Feed your kids and yourself of course with real food! This cookie will make your kids' mouth water!!!
by The Veggie SistersChicory pasta with peppers - lemony pesto
A delightful, healthy and delicious meal! Pasta kneaded with stamnagkathi/chicory (the traditional cretan plant), peppers, a lemony mint pesto and topped with cretan graviera!
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