About
Hi, I’m Ahmad, the person behind Dr. Vegan. I share easy, plant-based recipes, and I’m glad you’ve found your way here.
If you’ve come across one of my videos, you’ve probably seen me making pasta, crispy potatoes, or something with plenty of garlic. This blog is where you’ll find the full recipes, along with a little more about the person cooking them.
I was born in Afghanistan in 1994. When I was a few months old, my parents moved our family to Hamburg, Germany, because of the civil war. My dad had been a pilot back home. In Hamburg, he opened a small pizza restaurant.
That’s where my first memories of cooking come from. I’d stand on a stool to help him knead dough and fold pizza boxes after school. He eventually sold the restaurant, but my love of pizza has stayed with me. If I had to eat one meal for the rest of my life, that would still be my answer.
I started cooking more seriously when I was about thirteen. I wanted to learn how to make food that tasted good and helped me feel better. My mum encouraged me, and we’d watch Jamie Oliver together, then try out what we’d seen in our own kitchen. Eventually, I took over Sunday lunch for the family.
After school, I worked in restaurants, sometimes making pasta, sometimes making pizzas. Later, I went on to study medicine.
Cooking looked a bit different as a student. I had a tiny kitchen, one burner, a small fridge, and a budget to stick to. I still wanted a decent dinner, so I got used to making meals with whatever ingredients, time, and space I had. That experience still shapes the recipes I share here.
The name Dr. Vegan actually started as a joke with my cousins around the time I applied to medical school. One of them called me “Dr. Vegan,” and I checked whether the Instagram handle was available. It was. I claimed it, then didn’t post anything until my second year.
When I did start sharing, I posted the simple meals I was making between studying. From there, more and more people started cooking along. It still means a lot when someone takes the time to tell me they’ve made a recipe, especially when it becomes something they cook regularly.
I earned my medical degree in 2023, and I’m currently focusing on cooking and creating recipes. Here you’ll find quick dinners, comforting pasta dishes, plenty of vegetables, and some more indulgent recipes too. Whether you’re vegan or just looking for something different to make tonight, I hope you find a few favourites.
Outside the kitchen, I enjoy boxing, running, swimming, and listening to podcasts and audiobooks. I also have two cats. I never expected to become a cat person, but now I’d happily have a garden full of them.
One day, I’d love to open a restaurant. For now, I’m happy to share my food with you here.
Thanks for stopping by.
Ahmad
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