Super Moist Vegan Chocolate Brownies – Oil Free!

July 20, 2020November 23, 2020 - Elinor 1 Comment

Moist, rich, oil-free vegan chocolate brownies! I’m so pleased with how darn delicious these vegan brownies turned out, and I won’t lie, I have been indulging in them far too much. What can I say? I needed the perfect picture? They always seemed to disappear? I was taking care of my chocolate cravings the elegantRead more

The Ultimate Vegan Pulled Mushroom Burger!

June 22, 2020November 23, 2020 - Elinor Leave a comment

My love for super duper whoppa sandwiches started at a very young age. Almost every day, before school, my Father would prepare the most epic sandwiches. They were always packed with layer after layer of goodness, always tasted incredible, and as children, we would simply love his sandwiches. So I thought it was about timeRead more

Roasted Eggplant Mushroom Salad – Vegan!

June 17, 2020November 23, 2020 - Elinor 6 Comments

Topped with toasted pine nuts, and roasted with fresh thyme leaves, olive oil, garlic and more, this simple, effortless, and delicious, vegan roasted eggplant mushroom salad makes the perfect side dish or starter salad for any occasion! When I’m simply not in the mood to spend time in the kitchen, I’ll usually find myself whippingRead more

Vegan Matzo Balls – That Don’t Fall Apart!

June 11, 2020November 23, 2020 - Elinor 2 Comments

With Passover just around the corner, I knew it was time to start working on a vegan version of one of my holiday favorites! Kneidlach, or matzo balls, or to be precise, vegan matzo balls! Since my motto has always been “anything you eat I can make vegan and eat too”, I set off andRead more

Creamy Vegan Vegetable Soup With Chestnuts!

March 6, 2018March 6, 2018 - Elinor 2 Comments

If there’s one thing I love, and there are many, it’s soup. Preferably on the couch, wrapped in a blanket, with the heating on, and while it’s raining outside. Well that’s my ideal way to eat it, but I’ll also happily eat a bowl of soup even if it’s scorching hot outside. I’ll choose aRead more

Sun-Dried Tomato Tofu Spread In Under 5 Minutes

February 20, 2018February 20, 2018 - Elinor 16 Comments

This sun-dried tomato tofu spread has got to be one of my all time favorite staple spreads at home. It tastes a MILLION times better than any store bought, plus you know what ingredients you’re putting inside. I have given this recipe to many of my friends, and even the biggest omnivores LOVED and approvedRead more

Lightly Toasted Homemade Energy Bars

January 2, 2018January 7, 2018 - Elinor 1 Comment

These crunchy and lightly toasted, refined sugar free homemade energy bars were a life saver while I was travelling with my hubby in Japan.

The Liebster Award!

December 20, 2017January 4, 2018 - Elinor 2 Comments

I was filled with excitement when Let’s Brighten Up was recognized by a fellow blogger and awarded the Liebster Award! The whole concept of the award is very appealing, and reminds me a lot of the “Pay It Forward” idea. But before we begin let me explain what the Liebster Award is. What Is The Liebster Award?Read more

How To Make Minestrone Soup

December 19, 2017January 7, 2018 - Elinor Leave a comment

What do you do when you’re missing Italy? Cook one of their signature dishes. It was exactly a year ago when the hubby and I returned from our fantastic trip in Italy. What a beautiful country. The warm people, the delicious Italian food, wine, and breath-taking views. Everything about the country makes me wish IRead more

Quick And Healthy Vegan Quinoa Stir Fry

December 12, 2017January 7, 2018 - Elinor Leave a comment

This nutritious, healthy and wholesome vegan quinoa stir fry is perfect for all the busy bees out there providing them with an extra energy boost, plus it also makes a perfect workout meal. It’s high in iron, and protein, rich in calcium, and potassium, comes together in just under 30 minutes, plus it will fill you up,Read more