Zucchini Chocolate Chip Bread

Last week was my first attempt at zucchini bread. I made this vegan zucchini chocolate bread and even my mum was all about it. You know, I never mentioned the word zucchini when I served it up because if I did I knew she’d never give it a try. The chocolate chips in this zucchini bread are just enough to entice even the pickiest of eaters without being chocolate overload! Zucchini, on the other hand, takes a turn on the sweet side with this extra-moist recipe for bread recipe.

There’s just nothing better than zucchini bread, especially when it’s loaded with chocolate chips. I played around with this recipe a few times to get it perfect — less flour, more zucchini, different oven temps, and baking methods. I ultimately settled on a batter with less flour, a higher oven temp, and more zucchini. I also added greek yogurt for a super soft and moist bread. You would never guess there is zucchini in this!

This bread recipe is amazing! Not too sweet, soft on the inside and crisp and crunchy on the corners. The way the chocolate chips melt throughout the loaf while baking makes for a really delicious quick bread that I think you’ll be making over and over again. I think you’ll love how easy this one is to make…and you’ll love it even more once you take your first warm bite!

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Chocolate Waffles

Is there a better way to start the day than a freshly made waffle? I mean, what else can top that crunchy-on-the-outside, warm-and-fluffy-on-the-inside breakfast goodness? It’s time to grab that waffle iron that is sitting at the very back of your pantry because we’re making some delish chocolate waffles now!

Every now and then I get a craving for waffles. They’re a terrific alternative to pancakes and cook up just as fast. And I don’t know about you, but when it comes to breakfast, I’m already dreaming of dessert. These vegan chocolate waffles are just the thing to turn my dessert-for-breakfast dreams into reality!

Waffles that taste like vanilla cake, yes. I was in awe when I tasted the batter at how rich, creamy and vanilla-y it was. I could have just eaten it like that, and before you feel guilty having chocolate for breakfast, keep in mind that these chocolate waffles really is very much like having brownies for breakfast. only, much healthier and without any added guilt.

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Kimchi Dumplings (Mandu)

Who doesn’t love some good dumplings? You might be familiar with the Chinese Jiaozi or Japanese Gyoza, but Koreans have an equally delicious treat called Mandu. If you don’t know, Mandu is the Korean version of Chinese Jiaozi or Eastern European pierogi. It’s served during the Korean Lunar New Year festivities in a soup along with some rice cakes, to symbolise good luck for the coming new year.

I was trying to re-create the mandu from a street vendor that I used to go to all the time when I was in Korea. I'm happy to report that this is pretty darn close to the one from my childhood! These vegan kimchi dumplings are special because it has a flavour of Chinese but with some Korean touch - kimchi! Plus the sauce is spicy, juicy, and packed with umami, so good!

And I think there is a common misconception that you need meat in order for dumplings to be tasty, and that is definitely not the case!

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