Ever wanted to make vegan tuna? (Hint: you use watermelon!)

Murielle Banackissa is a Montreal based food photographer, food stylist, recipe developer, blogger and educator. In her free time she enjoys reading, writing and watching Youtube Video but you probably know her because of her incredible food photography and vegan recipes.

The Best Oil Free Vegan Chocolate Microwave Cake

Ready in under 5 minutes and requiring only 10 ingredients, this oil free vegan chocolate microwave cake is fudgy, rich, chocolatey, nutty and sweetened to perfection.

Date Sweetened Double Chocolate Tarts

Rich, chocolatey, date sweetened, gluten free and nut free, this vegan dessert is sure to conquer all the chocolate lovers out there! 

Cornmeal Waffles with Sautéed Cremini Mushrooms and Spinach

If you thought you were only a sweet waffle type of person, think again! These savoury waffles are crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, filling and delicious. Top them earthy mushrooms, wilted spinach, a tofu spread and a creamy avocado for a healthy and tasty breakfast!

Frozen Chocolate Coffee Smoothie

After a trip to Guatemala, Murielle headed back to Montreal, I found herself craving the Octane 2000 (visit her blog to learn why!) every afternoon. Therefore, she brainstormed how to make her own version of this chocolaty nutty drink. That is how she came up with this Frozen Chocolate Coffee Smoothie.

Vegan Saka Saka (Congolese Cassava Leaf & Spinach Stew)

Here she is bringing us this rich, comforting, healthy and satisfying, vegan twist on a traditional Congolese dish. This recipe is made with lots of greens, red onions, peanut butter and habanero for a touch of heat and pairs wonderfully with golden plantains and rice.

Watermelon Vegan Tuna with Spicy Mayo Sauce

This recipe for juicy, salty, melt in your mouth vegan tuna made out of watermelons will be your new favorite poké bowl add on!

Vegan Rose Flavored Bounty Bars

Made of shredded coconut, floral rosewater and covered in rich dark chocolate, these are a unique Valentine’s Day variation to a childhood classic.

Vegan Napoleon Cake

Made of layers of vegan puff pastry and a scrumptious sweet vanilla cream, this cake is a true crowd pleaser for any special occasion.

Peanut Butter & BBQ Jackfruit Pizza (Vegan)

Rich in flavor.
Made with healthy ingredients.
Super easy to put together.
Balanced in spices: it is not too spicy or too salty or too sweet.

Leek and Onion Jam (Sweetened with Dates)

 When Murielle put this jam together, she honestly had no idea how delicious it would turn out! She rarely says this, but she feels like this jam is one of the best things she's have EVER made... Yes, it’s that good!

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