Hello! I’m Francesca, the creator of Recipes And Places, where I share my love for simple, delicious plant-based food. I grew up in Italy, where cooking with my mum was an everyday part of life. But it wasn’t until I moved to London and transitioned to a plant-based diet that I truly found my passion in the kitchen. Discovering new ingredients and experimenting with different techniques opened up a whole new world for me, and I’ve been sharing that journey ever since.
My mission is to show how easy and satisfying plant-based eating can be. Rather than relying on complicated replacements, I focus on whole foods and dishes that are naturally vegan. Being Italian, I quickly realized that my own cuisine already included many naturally plant-based recipes. This led me to explore other cultures as well, uncovering delicious vegan dishes from around the world.
I’m best known for wholesome, approachable recipes that prove plant-based eating is far from restrictive.
Some of my readers’ favorites include Italian Stuffed Tomatoes, Vegetable Farinata, and Serbian Baked Beans—alongside creative twists like Seitan with Mushrooms and Tempeh Bolognese.
On my blog recipesandplaces.com, I share these recipes along with practical tips for everyday plant-based cooking. I bring my recipes to life through videos on Instagram and TikTok, where I also share my vegan travel experiences.
I believe plant-based eating should be joyful, simple, and above all: delicious. My hope is to inspire others to cook with curiosity and confidence, one meal at a time.
5 Recipes by Francesca
