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Aquafaba takes the Western world by storm

This vegan egg replacement is probably already lurking in your cupboard.

Cravings, they occur now more than ever! But going to the store now feels more like preparing for a first date. You wash yourself, get out of your sweatpants, slick on some deodorant... Sometimes it's not worth the effort. No worries – here are some delicious recipes you can make with the random things in your pantry.

. This is water in which chickpeas or other pulses have been cooked and it's turning out to be the unlikely hero of corona cooking. It can be used as a substitute for egg whites, particularly in vegan cooking. Here are some amazing recipes you can make out of chickpea water. 

It’s Mousse but it’s dairy-free! It’s egg-free and made with... chickpeas? What a world. This Salted Chocolate Mousse with Dehydrated Citrus is full of surprises—and we’d expect no less from a dessert inspired by the happenings of @gordongram’s visit to an L.A. restaurant in @24hoursfox . Link in profile for the recipe.

Yummly on Instagram: “It’s Mousse but it’s dairy-free! It’s egg-free and made with... chickpeas? What a world. This Salted Chocolate Mousse with Dehydrated…”

AQUAFABA GRAPEFRUIT GIN SOUR // Did you know you can use aquafaba (chickpea liquid) to replicate the foamy layer on a cocktail which usually comes from an egg white?! It’s super easy to do, check out the recipe below for this pretty pink grapefruit gin sour! If you’re wondering what to do with the resulting tin of chickpeas, there’s a recipe for a Chickpea & Pomegranate dip up on my blog rn for juuuuust that 💁🏼‍♀️😄 An easy way to make your NYE celebrations a lil extra this year!! 💁🏼‍♀️🎇🍹 .
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Aquafaba Grapefruit Gin Sour
For 1 cocktail.
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* 60 ml (2 fl oz) gin
* 22 ml (3/4 fl oz) simple syrup
* 30 ml (1 fl oz) grapefruit juice
* 30 ml (1 fl oz) lemon juice
* 30 ml (1 fl oz) aqafaba (liquid from the can of cooked chickpeas)

Combine all the ingredients in a cocktail shaker (or a large mason jar works too 🥴) with a few ice cubes. Put the lid on and shake very well until *super* frothy. Strain into a glass and serve.

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A vegan marshmallow recipe that's easy to make and that really works! Toast them over a campfire, put them in your hot chocolate, or simply eat them plain!

Homemade Vegan Marshmallows!

If you have another tasteful recipe with something you can find in your pantry, please send it to Marthe!

Marthe Anthonis

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Er is veel slecht nieuws in de wereld. Wij wilden een moment nemen om te focussen op de goeie dingen in het leven, want zelfs in de donkerste...