Aliza is our Junior Creative, in between running out for copious amounts of coffee and snacks (give her a biscuit and she's your best friend). On her day off you'll find her exploring an exhibition, and having a chat over our Mac & Greens.

Aliza de Lima

It might be a cold, bleak winter outside, but that hasn’t stopped people from finding a new found love for this round, fluffy form of frozen dessert: mochi ice cream. These colourful, chewy rice cakes, wrapped around balls of ice cream are an irresistible snack. Whether you store in the freezer for later or tuck in straight away, these little rainbow gems are definitely worth your time.

Can't wait for a breakfast treat at home in the middle of the week? Pretend it's the weekend now and make some delicious, fluffy banana pancakes (yes, I might have been inspired by Jack Johnson). Flavoured with creamy peanut butter, dark chocolate chips and a hint of cinnamon, this plateful of cloud-like treats is served with a drizzle (or a lot) of peanut butter caramel, topped with more bananas and chocolate chips. There's definitely no need to go outside now. Enjoy!

Missing calamari? These delicious, vegan mushroom bites are a definite win, coated in flavoursome, deep fried, crispy batter. I’ve used king oyster mushrooms as they have a really nice, chewy texture that works quite well for veganised calamari, but also welcome to use other mushrooms you have at hand. Have a go and enjoy this veganised, restaurant-favourite in the comfort of your home whenever you pleased.

Who says you need an oven, eggs and a long time to make brownies? Have a go at creating these easy, delicious, chocolate-y brownies in under 5 minutes. These quick, tasty bites in a mug are a definite time saver and tummy pleaser for sweet lovers out there.

Name a better duo than chocolate and peanut butter. We've turned the best combination into a fudgy, rich and creamy no-bake mug cake. Topped with salted peanuts this recipe is guaranteed to satisfy your sweet cravings around the clock. Cake for breakfast? Sure.

We couldn’t resist trying out this infamous TikTok trend ourselves. Save on washing up and satisfy your oreo craving at the same time with this chocolatey, warm hug in a mug. Is there anything better? All you need is a mug and a microwave — the easiest cake recipe ever.

Warm up with our veganised tinola, a savoury ginger-based broth soup, filled with sauteed oyster mushrooms, green papaya and nutritious chilli pepper leaves. Tinola can be enjoyed on it’s own but locally in the Philippines, it is served with a warm side of white rice and fish sauce (can buy vegan ones in Asian shops) with a squeeze of lemon as a side sauce.

Enjoy this easy, flavour, protein-packed fermented black bean and tofu stir-fry. Packed full of umami, it's great to eat with a side of plain rice and veggies, or as a topping to your comforting rice porridge. This dish is made up of crispy tofu, wrapped in a  deep, salty and savoury flavour of fermented black beans. This stir-fry guarantees to  add layers of flavours and texture to any meal, or enjoyed on it’s own. Whatever floats your boat.

Arroz Caldo is a savoury Filipino rice porridge dish (aka a bowl of comfort). It’s renowned for its nutritious ginger-flavoured base, topped with spring onion and crispy garlic. Enjoyed on its own or as a base with a wider variety of toppings (see our tofu and fermented black bean stir fry recipe here), arroz caldo will be sure to make you feel better on any day.

Enjoy these delicious, rich and chocolatey, no-fry doughnut bites, inspired by the infamous Dunkin’ Donuts’ butternut munchkins. These round, vibrant orange nostalgic gems were definitely a favourite for me growing up in the Philippines and I felt it was about time to develop a recipe so I could make them from home.

Whether they were part of your childhood or not (here’s to looking at you, America) I hope you enjoy biting into a pillowy soft vegan Dunkin’ just as much as I do.


Get ready to get your dumpling party on. Enjoy these classic, flavourful, Filipino street food dumplings; filled with veggies, mushroom and vegan mince and served with garlic chilli oil, soy sauce and lemon. Whether you want to make a stash just for you or are having friends over, this siomai recipe deserves pride of place at your next dumpling party!

Garlic. Chilli. Oil. You heard it right. And you are right to want it. Dial your dishes up a notch with this vibrant, flavourful, spicy garlic chilli oil. Drizzle it, dip into it, fry with it… the possibilities are endless. Before  you know it, you’ll be adding it to pretty much everything you eat! Follow this easy, four-ingredient recipe to create this cupboard staple in no time.

Aliza de Lima

Posts by Aliza de Lima

Mochi Ice Cream

Peanut Butter Banana Pancakes

Deep Fried Mushroom Bites

Chocolate Mug Brownies

Chocolate + Peanut Butter Mug Cake

Oreo Mug Cake

Vegan Tinola

Tofu + Fermented Black Bean Stir-fry

Vegan Arroz Caldo

Vegan Dunkin' Donuts Munchkins

Vegan Filipino Siomai

Vegan Garlic Chilli Oil

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