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

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.

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.

Level up your afternoon snack with our vegan turon. Experience the Philippines from home through this authentic street food, which is normally eaten during a designated snack time called merienda (snack time is key!) These crunchy, caramelised fried rolls, filled with ripe slices of plantain and jackfruit, can be eaten hot or cold on it’s own, even better served with a scoop of vegan ice cream – aka the best way to wind down.

Vegan Turon (Caramelised Plantain + Jackfruit Roll)

Enjoy the perfect balance of savoury and tangy flavours of a classic Filipino adobo, veganised into a quick and delicious wrap recipe.

Want an easy, scrumptious snack to jazz up your drinks in the park setup? Try our easy four-ingredient Filipino adobong mani recipe and it will change how you snack on peanuts forever! Enjoy crunchy, salty peanuts, cooked in garlic oil, which is great to pair with a refreshing pint of beer as your typical Filipino pulutan (term for snacks consumed with alcoholic beverages).

Vegan Adobong Mani (Fried Garlic Peanuts)

Yes you heard us right! Sautéed portobello mushrooms, served with fresh veg and coated with spicy garlic mayo, this easy vegan wrap recipe is sure to save your time and fill you up on the go.

Savoury, tangy and a hint of spice, this easy Mexican-inspired wrap recipe hits all the spots.

It’s spring roll time! Hype up your party snacks or picnic basket with these veganised Filipino lumpia. Experience bliss with crunchy savoury rolls, filled with flavourful minced veggies and vegan mince, served with sweet chilli sauce. 

Craving something sweet, sharp and nutty? Have a bite of our deliciously fruity apricot flapjacks! Loaded with tangy apricots, crunchy pecan nuts folded in golden syrup-y oats and topped with delicate vegan white chocolate, these classic golden squares will be sure to brighten up your 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

Chocolate + Peanut Butter Mug Cake

Chocolate Mug Brownies

Vegan Turon (Caramelised Plantain + Jackfruit Roll)

Vegan Jackfruit Adobo Wraps

Vegan Adobong Mani (Fried Garlic Peanuts)

Vegan Garlic Mayo Mushroom Wraps

Vegan Bean + Rice Burrito Wraps

Vegan Lumpia (Fried Spring Rolls)

Vegan Apricot Flapjacks

Vegan Dunkin' Donuts Munchkins

Vegan Filipino Siomai

Vegan Garlic Chilli Oil

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