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.

If you want to get a glimpse of our lives in Tel Aviv and see us practice yoga, travel and cook, you’re welcome to check out my [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/vganish/) feed and follow me on [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/Vganish-363255567453361/) and [Pinterest](https://www.pinterest.com/GaniShani/overview/). You can also [subscribe for email updates](notion://www.notion.so/subscribe) to make sure you never miss a recipe.

I’m happy to have you here!

Gani

In celebration of the beginning of the summer vacation.

And as I’m slowly starting to realize that Tom will be starting kindergarten this September.

I suddenly noticed that there’s no chocolate cake recipe on the blog.

The kind of cake you can easily decorate with your children, but doesn’t contain loads of oil and sugar.

Soft

Easy to slice and share

Moist

Less sweet 

Festive 

Delicious 

Kids and adults will love it

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A healthier vegan version of the classic chocolate cake. Perfect for celebrating the end of the school year or for a birthday party.

End Of The School Year Chocolate Cake

Cauliflower is a great product, especially for making patties. 

These patties have an amazing texture, look ad smell.

It's easy to make and carry out for an early summer dinner with the family.

And it's allergens friendly.

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These fluffy delicious cauliflower patties are free of soy, sesame and gluten. Perfect for toddlers, kids and adults.

Oven Baked Vegan GF Cauliflower Patties 

Happy colorful pride week 🌈

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To celebrate this week and the hot summer ahead, I'm sharing six different popsicle recipes that you can make at home.

All recipes are sugar-free and perfect for toddlers, kids, and adults.

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How to make colorful homemade popsicles.

Rainbow Homemade Popsicles

Scones are a wonderful breakfast option or afternoon snack.

I think of it as an upgraded cookie. Even though it doesn't always have a clear shape. 

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This version with fresh blueberries is absolutely divine.

And it was an instant success with the whole family.

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A healthier version for this classic British pastry. Perfect for toddlers, children and adults.

Vegan Blueberry Scones For The Whole Family

One week from now, I'm launching my new workshop "My Vegan Family" together with Iris Shavit.

I'm very excited, working around the clock to perfect the recipes.

One of the main challenges we had when creating this workshop, was how to make legumes more likable and fun for the families. 

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These delicious bliss balls are part of the solution!

Sweet and surprising peanut butter balls, inspired by [Plant-Based Juniors.](https://plantbasedjuniors.com/)

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This is a fantastic recipe for the whole family. Our baby Tom (1.2 old) fell in love with it with the first bite. 

It's great for freezing and snacking outside.

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Beans-based peanut butter and oats energy balls, filled with berries. Babies, kids, and adults will love this recipe.

Peanut-Butter Berries Bliss Balls

These cookies will bring peace.

These cookies will bring peace.

These cookies will bring peace.

These cookies will bring peace.

In the meanwhile at least a ceasefire and a peaceful weekend.

Shabbat Shalom to all.

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A healthier version for vegan, gooey, peanut-butter flavor, chocolate-chip cookies that take only 15 minutes to prepare.

Vegan Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

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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Vegan Recipes