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

This Shavuot I decided to make my own version for the classic Israeli biscuit cake ('ugat bisquivitim').

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I wanted to make it special but simple.

So I combined store-bought spelt biscuits with homemade vegan cheese.

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But really the focus here is the edible flowers!

Bini, my friend, and a super talented flower artist agreed to join forces with me on this recipe and decorated the cake.

We chose a mix of purple, yellow and orange flowers and the result is festive and beautiful! 

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Take a look at Bini's beautiful [website ](https://www.binibouquet.com/)and [IG](https://www.instagram.com/bini.bouquet/)!

Icebox cake with zero baking. Four layers of tea biscuits and a creamy cashew-macadamia cheese, topped with beautiful flowers.

No-Bake Vegan Biscuit Cheesecake With Edible Flowers

Vegan sweet delicate tofu-cheese.

Thin crêpes.

Vanilla and lemon flavors.

Berries.

Only 15 minutes prep.

A dreamy and balanced recipe for blintzes that you simply have to try.

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By the way, this tofu cheese is based on my [kanafeh recipe](https://www.vganish.com/amazing_vegan_kanafeh/) so you can double the recipe to make both desserts.

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Soft and delicate blintzes that you just cannot stop eating. A wonderful recipe for Shavuot.

Vegan Gluten-Free Blintzes

Another Jewish holiday is coming.

And it's one of my favorites. 

Shavuot (Feast of Weeks).
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Originally an agricultural festival, that is now known as the "holiday of dairy".

One might think that it is challenging to celebrate a vegan Shavuot, but it's actually very simple to make delicious festive dishes.

This Lasagna recipe, which you voted for on my IG is indulgent, creamy, GF, and perfect for a family meal (even for your little ones).

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Celebrate Shavuot with this white, festive creamy lasagna.

Vegan-Gluten-Free Chard And Cashew Lasagna

These beet kebabs are juicy and full of flavors.

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It is our go-to recipe for family gatherings or a quick family dinner. 

Everyone is gonna ask for a taste, vegans or not, adults or toddlers, so you might want to double the recipe.

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A must have recipe for any BBQ gathering.

Vegan Beet Kebab On Cinnamon Sticks With Red Cabbage Salad

We opened picnic season with a festive breakfast for Tom's 1st birthday.

With the help of my family, we were able to create a beautiful spread.

I had just one issue to figure out - the sweets.

I wanted to keep it light, and it was really important for me that both adults and babies could enjoy it.

That's how I came up with these wonderful carrot muffins.

Just make sure to drop the sugar and walnuts if serving to babies.

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Light vegan muffins that can easily be adjusted for babies. A must have for your spring picnic basket.

Healthy Picnic Perfect Carrot Muffins

Every Jewish family has its own traditional charoset recipe for Passover.

Charoset or haroset is a sweet paste made of fruits and nuts eaten at the Passover Seder.

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This is my grandpa's version, and I'm super excited to share it here on the blog.

I swore it is the best charoset you'll ever make!

You can serve it as a spread or roll it into small balls.

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This is my family's recipe for charoset. A perfect blend of dates, pecans, walnuts, and hazelnut.

Grandpa's Passover Charoset

I love Matzo.

In my opinion, Matzo with almond butter and date syrup is about as good as it gets.

But 2 days into Passover and all I usually want is bread.

That's why I created this gluten-free pita bread!

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The recipe that can take your Passover experience to the next level. 10 minutes quinoa-buckwheat pita bread.

Gluten-Free Skillet Pita Bread

There are so many mini cookies and mini pancakes recipes going around on IG and Tik-Tok.

To be honest, I was never really into this trend.

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Until last week, when I came across a hamantaschen cereal recipe by [The Wandering Chew](https://wanderingchew.ca/), which was featured at [The Nosher](https://www.myjewishlearning.com/the-nosher/).

Here is my vegan version, with a peanut butter flavored dough and chocolate chip filling, served with fresh [homemade almond milk](https://www.vganish.com/homemade_almond_milk/).

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Tiny Hamantaschen cookies served as a bowl of cereal. The perfect way to celebrate Purim at home.

Mini Vegan Chocolate-Peanut-Butter Hamantaschen Cereal

If you use a social network, any social network, you've probably come across this recipe already.

Yes, it's trendy.

Yes everyone is making it.

But I like to follow trends every once in a while.

Anyway, this is my version of the Vegan Baked Feta And Cherry Tomato Pasta.

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My version of this easy addictive recipe that went viral on TikTok.

Vegan Baked Feta And Cherry Tomato Pasta (Trending On TikTok)

I'm addicted to coffee. There, I said it.

Nothing compares to the smell of fresh brew in my Moka Pot coffee maker. 

But this past week, with the chilly fall mornings, I find myself craving something more indulging. 

I'm also certain that a break from the dark drink will be very beneficial for my body.

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Chai Latte is the definition of an indulging morning drink. I like to make the effort and use my [homemade almond milk](https://www.vganish.com/homemade_almond_milk/). If you want to incorporate the chai into your daily routine, I would recommend making a large batch of spice mix and store in an airtight container.

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Vegan Recipes