Mother’s Day was celebrated by many over the last weekend, and much cake was no doubt eaten and enjoyed. Not just for Mother’s Day, birthdays or other big celebrations, this delicious yogurt sponge layer cake sandwiched together with cream and berries, is the perfect addition to your baking repertoire, a beautiful centrepiece and a wonderful option for afternoon tea or dessert. For all the cake lovers visiting this post, this one is for you! To all the mothers out there, all the mothers of angels, the hopeful future mammas and mums-to-be, I send you all love and empathy in motherhood. To those ..read more

It’s that time of year again; Shrove Tuesday, hot on the heels of Valentine’s Day and the Lunar New Year. Of course, what we all need is more celebratory food. Filled with copious amounts of cream, ideally. Well, Swedish cream buns – or semlor – are here to cater to your sweet-toothed whims. This recipe is a non-traditional vegan (with a refined sugar-free option) take on the classic, beloved Swedish semlor, the national pre-Lent treat of choice. So if you’re looking for a delicious alternative to Shrove Tuesday pancakes, or simply a yummy home-baked indulgence, try these semlor! Happy Fettisd ..read more

The most luscious, moist vegan chocolate layer cake made for my daughter’s almost-Valentine’s Day birthday (back in 2019). And then again for my baby boy’s birthday three weeks later. And again for my big boy’s birthday a week after that. Yes, you get the picture. My children’s birthdays are very close. And we are a little obsessed with this recipe! There’s no eggs, milk or dairy butter in this delightful party-perfect treat, but I pinky promise you will not miss anything. It’s that good. Marisa Some words for my daughter: My precious Cupcake (as we nicknamed you during my bles ..read more

Creamy, crunchy-topped and savoury, with hints of festive sweetness and herbs, this delicious Potato, Fennel & Apple Gratin is surprisingly vegan and can be made gluten-free. You didn’t know you needed this comforting deliciousness, packed with all the comfort… until now! Before I take you to the recipe, my thoughts on the coming year (which officially began here around 40 minutes ago!) are centred around the things I can change or improve myself. A bit of a Serenity Prayer moment, I suppose. For those who do not know it (you do not have to be religious to find some solace/inspiration in i ..read more

This cake-meets-pudding is a deliciously fruity, subtly sweet take on a Swedish classic known as ostkaka (literally ‘cheesecake’). Baked cheesecake is definitely known to be a comforting treat, but it does not have to be heavy or incredibly rich. And Swedish style cheesecakes are not ordinarily baked with fruit, nor is the classic version of ostkaka vegan, as you might imagine. But this non-traditional, fruit-bejewelled spin (which also happens to be light on added sweetener) is a delightful alternative. Happy comfort baking! Stay cosy and well, friends! , Marisa PLUM AND CHERRY CAKE Vega ..read more

Comfort food in order? How about a piping hot Not-Chicken Pot Pie, packed with vegetables and creamy herbed gravy, topped with a flaky golden homemade pastry crust? It’s easy to throw together and bakes in 35 minutes. Here is the full recipe with metric and imperial measurements, English och på svenska, as seen in my Instagram Stories a week or so ago. Enjoy and stay cosy, friends! , Marisa NOT-CHICKEN POT PIE PIE CRUST INGREDIENTS 300 ml (1 1/4 cups) all-purpose gluten-free flour  1/2 tsp xanthan gum* 1/4 tsp salt 60 ml (1/4 cup) dairy-free butter, cold 60 ml (1/4 cup) pure coconut ..read more

Big on flavour, light on effort! Gorgeous gravy, mushrooms, asparagus and creamy delikatess potatoes (or small potatoes of choice), are all cooked together in this tempting dish that’s ready to eat straight from the pan, if you like. This is low-fuss (no veggie peeling necessary!) veggie comfort food deluxe. If you’re not quite convinced yet, keep in mind that cooking the gravy with the vegetables enhances the flavours of both. So, grab a skillet pan and the ingredients listed below, and give this delicious meal a try. , Marisa VEGAN MUSHROOM, GRAVY AND POTATO SKILLET INGREDIENTS 1 cup ..read more

By popular request, and in time for Halloween 2020, I bring you the English language version of a whimsical, tasty recipe that falls on the wholesome side of the Halloween treat spectrum. I created these happy little jack-o’-lantern sandwiches for a project I worked on with one of my clients, Friggs. This is not a sponsored post, but as I have had many requests for the recipe in both English and Swedish, here is the former for those of you who have been awaiting it! For the Swedish version, please visit this post at friggs.se . If you do not celebrate Halloween, I can heartily recommend the hu ..read more

Challenging times meet colder, darkening days. Simple, comforting delicious food to the (semi) rescue! This recipe is so simple that I hesitate to call it one, but in case there’s someone else out there wanting to make use of tomatoes in a cosy, utterly delicious and time-saving manner, here’s a way that we like to do them! , Marisa EASY ROASTED TOMATOES INGREDIENTS 8-10 large tomatoes (any colour), washed and chopped into roughly 2.5cm (1-inch) pieces A glug of extra virgin olive oil (around 1-2 tbsp) A dash of balsamic vinegar (around 1/2-1 tbsp) A shake of garlic powder (or 1-2 cloves ..read more

Inspired by Italian stromboli, this surprisingly simple vegan stuffed pizza is a meal and a treat in one. Served hot with warm tomato sauce or even cold as a snack or lunchbox meal, it’s plant-based comfort food that’s convenient, easy, impressive and, most importantly, tasty. This stuffed pizza is packed with flavour, but uses non-traditional ingredients, such as roasted red peppers, vegan cheese and vegan deli slices. Use store bought pizza dough to save on time, or one of my pizza dough recipes if you prefer. And if you are not able to get a hold of TVP (textured vegetable protein) sl ..read more