Asparagus salad with golden turmeric dressing
A fresh spring salad with crisp cos lettuce, pan-seared asparagus, radish, cucumber, creamy avocado and a gorgeous golden turmeric dressing. I’ve been waiting and waiting for asparagus season to...
View ArticleNourishing carrot cake overnight oats
An easy, nourishing breakfast of overnight oats with carrot, apple, sultanas, nuts and seeds, spiced to taste just like carrot cake. I spent at least 10 years’ of my adult life as ‘not a breakfast...
View ArticlePineapple and ginger rum cocktail
A gingered pineapple and rum cocktail with lime and mint, packed full of fresh flavours. It was a long weekend here in New Zealand, Labour weekend in fact. I’d hazard a bet that for almost all of New...
View ArticleTwice-baked sweet potatoes with easy Thai peanut sauce
Twice-baked sweet potatoes loaded with Thai flavours, piled up with fresh toppings and drizzled with an easy Thai peanut sauce. This week I’m trying something a little bit different, I hope you enjoy...
View ArticleRocket and strawberry salad with strawberry vinaigrette
Rocket (arugula), cucumber and strawberry salad with a luscious balsamic strawberry vinaigrette is fresh, light and a celebration of great produce. Strawberry season is HERE, and boy they’re good. I’m...
View ArticleBlackberry, sage and apple oat crumble bars
Rustic oat crumble bars with blackberries, apple and a subtle hint of fresh sage and lemon. Last week I was treated to an ice cream from Hamilton East’s Duck Island Ice Cream, a boutique little ice...
View ArticleSpicy stir fried Szechuan eggplant
Soul warming, restaurant style Szechuan eggplant stir fried and coated in a finger licking spicy sauce. What is the right thing to say, or indeed – the right thing to cook, in a week that has seen a...
View ArticleEasy home made five seed crackers
Healthy and moreish home made five seed crackers are a tasty snack by themselves or with your favourite dip. I don’t know about you, but every year at this time of the year I start to go into free...
View ArticleSweet potato salad with pomegranate, pecans and barley
Perfect for the festive season, this sweet potato salad with pomegranate, pecans and barley is served with a punchy herb dressing. I finally started my Christmas shopping! I tend to put it off for as...
View ArticleHome made cassata ice cream
Easy home made cassata ice cream with Christmas fruits, pistachio nuts and chocolate can be made with home made dairy free ice cream or your favourite store bought ice cream. I’m not quite humming...
View ArticlePomegranate and strawberry red wine sangria
A sweetly refreshing chilled red wine sangria with pomegranate, strawberries and lots of fresh mint. And breathe. We’re nearly there. Work is done for the year, school’s out for summer, my Christmas to...
View Article16 amazing vegan Christmas salads, sides, mains and desserts
Still not sure what to make for Christmas? Here are 16 amazing vegan Christmas salads, sides, mains and desserts to inspire you. Are you in charge of Christmas menu planning? Or happy to let others...
View ArticleVegan nourish bowl with beet salad and bean balls
High in protein, iron and fibre, this tasty vegan nourish bowl with beet salad and black bean, walnut and turmeric balls will help you recharge in all the right ways. I think it’s a universal truth...
View ArticleSavoury granola with fennel and chilli
Crunchy, savoury granola spiced with fennel, chilli, cumin and coriander is a delicious snack or topping for avocado toast, salads and soups. In my last post I mentioned I don’t do New Year...
View ArticleSpicy stir fried Szechuan eggplant
Soul warming, restaurant style Szechuan eggplant stir fried and coated in a finger licking spicy sauce. What is the right thing to say, or indeed – the right thing to cook, in a week that has seen a...
View ArticleEasy home made five seed crackers
Healthy and moreish home made five seed crackers are a tasty snack by themselves or with your favourite dip. I don’t know about you, but every year at this time of the year I start to go into free...
View ArticleSweet potato salad with pomegranate, pecans and barley
Perfect for the festive season, this sweet potato salad with pomegranate, pecans and barley is served with a punchy herb dressing. I finally started my Christmas shopping! I tend to put it off for as...
View ArticleHome made cassata ice cream
Easy home made cassata ice cream with Christmas fruits, pistachio nuts and chocolate can be made with home made dairy free ice cream or your favourite store bought ice cream. I’m not quite humming...
View ArticlePomegranate and strawberry red wine sangria
A sweetly refreshing chilled red wine sangria with pomegranate, strawberries and lots of fresh mint. And breathe. We’re nearly there. Work is done for the year, school’s out for summer, my Christmas to...
View Article16 amazing vegan Christmas salads, sides, mains and desserts
Still not sure what to make for Christmas? Here are 16 amazing vegan Christmas salads, sides, mains and desserts to inspire you. Are you in charge of Christmas menu planning? Or happy to let others...
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