Sweet potato toast with herby beans
Sweet potato toast topped with cannellini beans and zucchini ribbons tossed in a beautifully balanced herb and lemon dressing makes a tasty and simple meal. Orange kumara (sweet potato) is one of my...
View ArticleGinger coconut panna cotta
Perfectly wobbly vegan panna cotta with a warm hum of ginger is gorgeous served with golden kiwifruit. I really adore most of the classic desserts, and Italian panna cotta is no exception. Typically...
View ArticleAlmond, apple and banana breakfast muffins
Nourishing almond, apple and banana muffins made with mixed flours and a good dose of LSA are a healthy snack or breakfast on the go. I don’t bake all that often, because to me baking generally means...
View ArticlePeanut butter and chia jelly cacao smoothie
An addictive, café style peanut butter and jelly chocolate smoothie loaded with peanut butter and raspberry chia jam. Some days are green smoothie days, and some days… Well some days are for comfort...
View ArticleCreamy cauliflower sauce
Creamy, dreamy pasta sauce made with cauliflower, cashews and a few simple flavourings. Isn’t it funny how vegetables we’ve previously ignored, or at least paid no great attention to, can suddenly...
View ArticleVegan spaghetti and meatballs
Black beans, black olives and sundried tomatoes make tasty vegan meatballs to enjoy with your favourite pasta and a cheeky glass of red. I can go for months without eating pasta, then something hits me...
View ArticleGrapefruit and black pepper vegan cheesecake
A beautifully creamy, mostly raw, vegan cheesecake with grapefruit and a touch of black pepper. It’s an unusual but stunning combination. I have a huge grapefruit tree in my backyard. Truly, it’s the...
View ArticleBarley risotto with maple roasted carrots
Barley risotto flavoured with lemon and thyme, served with maple roasted carrots and kale pesto for a hearty vegan meal. Barley is a humble and often overlooked grain, mostly used for animal feed and...
View ArticleThai noodle salad with grilled pineapple
A fresh and bright Thai noodle salad with lots of coriander, mint, lime, chilli, peanuts and sweet juicy grilled pineapple. The flavours of Thailand are some of my favourites. With all the fresh herbs...
View ArticleTofu and shiitake mushroom wonton soup
Wonton soup with homemade tofu and shiitake mushroom wontons, swimming in a rich and fragrant broth flavoured with star anise and lemongrass. Asian supermarkets are one of my happy places. I have spent...
View ArticlePistachio, cardamom and strawberry bliss balls
Pretty Middle Eastern inspired pistachio bliss balls flavoured with the heady scent of freshly ground cardamom and freeze dried strawberries. In my last post about making wontons I talked about Asian...
View ArticleGochujang maple glazed baby carrots
Sweet and spicy baby carrots roasted in a Korean gochujang and maple syrup based glaze are an easy side dish to die for. This is a public service announcement: Get yourself down to your local farmers...
View ArticleRaw buckwheat porridge with grilled bananas
A simple and sweet raw buckwheat porridge topped with grilled bananas and peanut butter for a healthy, high protein start to the day. I’m sure I’m not the only one who gets stuck in a breakfast rut and...
View ArticleSpiced cauliflower fritters
These crispy, mildly spiced cauliflower fritters packed with coriander are a delicious side or snack with drinks. Vegetable fritters are a go-to meal in our house when inspiration and ingredients are...
View ArticleVegan apricot meringue pie
A lush apricot meringue pie with a creamy apricot and cashew filling, and a billowy aquafaba meringue topping. I spent a long time deciding what to call this dessert. It could have been an apricot...
View ArticleBlack bean protein bowl
This straight forward combination of black beans, sweet potato and spinach with tahini dressing creates a nutrient dense and well balanced protein bowl. I do love a good bowl meal. Vegetables, beans,...
View ArticleCajun chili fries with avocado coriander sauce
Chili fries, get in my belly! These smoky, crispy homemade cajun spiced fries with a bangin’ bean chili and a cooling avocado, lime and coriander sauce are downright delicious. I am so excited to share...
View Article10 minute hummus pasta with zoodles, greens and lemon
Hummus pasta is a quick and easy high protein meal using spaghetti or your favourite pasta, tossed with hummus, zoodles, greens and lemon. Who doesn’t love hummus? Well I suppose there must be someone...
View ArticleChocolate peanut butter fudge bars
Dark, dense, gluten free chocolate brownie bars topped with three-ingredient, maple sweetened peanut butter fudge. Here’s one for the peanut butter lovers out there. You know who you are, and I am one...
View ArticleImmune boosting avocado and mint green smoothie
Creamy avocado, fresh spinach and mint are the stars of this refreshing green smoothie packed with health-giving properties. I’m very grateful for my generally very good health. I rarely get sick and...
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