My name is Gani Shani (AKA: Ganish). I love eating, cooking, and experimenting with fresh, non-processed plant-based food.

Happy to have you here!

Hello!

Hello!

My name is Gani (nickname: Ganish) and I love eating, cooking and experimenting with fresh, non-processed plant-based food, while adopting a forgiving mindset and listening to my body’s needs. Hence the name of my blog, Vganish.

I live in the center of Tel Aviv with Guy, baby Tom and our dog Bella.

Guy is also a huge part of this blog - he programmed the whole thing by himself (!) and is still my tech guy to this day.

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I wasn't always vegan. I chose this lifestyle after gradually cutting down on dairy and meat products over the last few years. That’s why I understand the need for simple and delicious vegan(ish) recipes that are easy enough to fit into your daily routine. I also know that you don’t turn vegan overnight - It’s a journey that is not for everyone, but if you made it here it probably means that you’re up for the challenge!

**Being veganish is not about deprivation; it’s about enjoying fresh, responsibly-sourced plant-based food and celebrating what you can do with it.**

Since I started this blog, a good wind of change came into my life. I made a huge career shift, from a full-time lawyer to a food blogger and yoga teacher, but most importantly a mom! 

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People often wonder how do I manage to cook fresh plant-based food while keeping a busy schedule. It's actually quite simple and like many other aspects of life - it's all about balance. Join me on my journey and fall in love with the vegan kitchen. Learn how to stock your pantry and fridge, prep your meals, adopt beneficial habits for you and your family, and take care of your body and mind.

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I’m happy to have you here!

Gani

One of our favorite routines as a family is making dinner together.

This egg-free scramble is our latest favorite. Tom just loves to crumble the tofu with his hands!

The texture is soft and creamy just like the real thing, and thanks to the kala namak (black salt) it also has the eggy flavor.

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This soft, delicious and nutritious scramble is a staple recipe in our family.

Our Favorite Tofu Scramble

These skillet greens are the perfect side dish for any family dinner. 

All you need is a pile of fresh green vegetables, one pan, garlic, lemon and olive oil.

You can easily mix it up and use different kind of green beans or collard greens.

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Simple, garlicky, crispy sautéed greens. 

Quick Skillet Greens: Brussels Sprout, Snap-Pea and Asparagus

These popsicles are so much fun. Just in time for summer!
Make them together with your kids and keep in the freezer.
They are rich, nutritious and healthy.

If you’re looking for more popsicle ideas check out these [Strawberry Vanilla Creamy Vegan Popsicles. ](https://www.vganish.com/posts/strawberry-vanilla-creamy-vegan-popsicles)

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Homemade nutritious and creamy popsicles. Perfect for toddlers and kids.

Chocolate Banana Vegan Popsicles

Homemade nutritious popsicles that you can make with your toddlers and kids.

Sometimes I get specific recipe requests, and I’m always up for the challenge.

This time the request was to create rich, nutritious popsicles with nut butter, so I did.

They are super delicious, and very easy and fun to make together with our younger ones.

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Homemade nutritious popsicles that you can make with your toddlers and kids.

Strawberry Vanilla Creamy Vegan Popsicles

This will be your new go-to muffins recipe.

It was developed on one lazy afternoon as I realized I forgot to prepare an afternoon snack for my son’s pick up.

It’s easy, basic and most importantly delicious.

Also, i’m recently obsessed with these [mini silicon cups](https://amzn.to/42CyI6K) and absolutely recommend that you get them too. Kids love it and it’s very convenient to bake with.

If you want to make the recipe using normal sized muffin pan, that’s also possible, just please notice the instructions below regarding baking time.

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Fluffy, plant based, kids favorite muffins.

Mini Healthy Vegan Blueberry-Lime Muffins

I get many requests for classic “kids dishes”.

So here you go.

This is one of my favorite childhood dishes.

As kids, we use to make it from the box.

Now I bring you the homemade, upgraded, healthy, vegan version. 

Honestly? it’s soooo good!

And yes, before you ask, you can modify the bok-choy with different greens. Kale, spinach, and chard would all fit perfectly.

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A creamy, comforting, delicious, plant-based version of the classic mac and cheese dish.

Vegan Mac And Cheese With Cherry Tomatoes And Green Leaves

This is a wonderful cake.

The kind you just cannot stop eating.

It's soft and moist and tastes just like a honey cake. 

Perfect for a sweet year ("shana tova u'metuka").

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Moist date cake with spices and flavors just like the traditional Rosh Hashanah honey cake.

Vegan (Like) Honey Cake

Tofu ice cream?

Ice cream with tofu?

Oh yes.

Do not skip this recipe.

This is exactly how I remember the Häagen-Dazs Strawberry Cheesecake ice cream that I used to love growing up.

Soft, pink, wonderful ice cream, easily prepared with or without an ice cream machine.

Perfect for the whole family.

When serving to your little ones, I recommend that you freeze the ice cream in small popsicles molds, to encourage independent eating.

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Tofu-based ice cream, with strawberries and graham crackers; easily prepared with, or without an ice cream machine.

Vegan Strawberry Cheesecake Ice Cream

Once in a while, I get a specific recipe request that fits perfectly with my plans for the blog.

That's what happened with this soup.

One of the moms that participated in the workshop "My Vegan Family", asked for a legume-based cold soup.

And as I'm constantly thinking about new ways to incorporate legumes in our family meals, this request came on time.

The soup is a perfect addition to your summer menu. 

It's light, fun, fresh with a perfect texture for warm summer days.

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Orange refreshing summer soup, with fresh veggies and lentils.

Cold Gazpacho Soup With A Twist

This recipe is based on my [Peanut-Butter Berries Bliss Balls](https://www.vganish.com/peanut-butter-berries-bliss-balls/).

Following the launch of my new workshop, I had the chance to test and make many beans-based bliss balls in the last couple of months.

I soon realized that I have to make them every week because we cannot stop eating them.

Tom already knows how to walk up to the freezer and ask for one.

And I'm just thrilled that my boy's favorite snack is legumes-based.

If you didn't get to try them yet I highly recommend that you do!

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Vegan Recipes