Deep Filled Blueberry Pie with Peanut Butter Pastry
Deep Filled Blueberry Pie with Peanut Butter Pastry - a gluten-free recipe for breakfast or dessert A recipe for a deep filled blueberry pie with a sweet, crunchy streusel topping and thick peanut butter pastry. A fancy weekend...
Green Herb Omelette with Ginger, Cumin & Turmeric
A savoury omelette flavoured with a mix of green herbs - coriander, parsley, dill and chives. It includes spice notes of cumin, turmeric and ginger which add such a warm depth of flavour plus a whole host of nutrients. It's a wonderful way to serve a simple omelette!...
Almond, Lemon & Poppy Seed Cake (Gluten-free)
Almond, Lemon & Poppy Seed Cake (Gluten-free) This gluten-free double layer cake is sweet, earthy, nutty and zesty - all at once! The beautiful combination of sweet almonds, earthy buckwheat and lemon zest with the crunch of poppy seeds is a wonderful backdrop for...
Raspberry Topped Chocolate Tart with Almond Biscuit
Easy chocolate tart recipe This is such an easy recipe but it tastes sublime! The base is just 3 ingredients - ground almonds, cocoa powder and butter (which can be substituted for coconut oil if you prefer to make it vegan). The filling takes up the other 3...
Almond Biscuit Base Tart with Creamy Chocolate Filling
Easy 6 ingredient chocolate tart recipe This is such an easy recipe but it tastes sublime! The base is just 3 ingredients - ground almonds, cocoa powder and butter (which can be substituted for coconut oil if you prefer to make it vegan). The filling takes up the...
Grain-free, Activated – Maple & Coconut Granola
I've devoted some time today to preparing about a months worth of this grain-free granola - time will tell if I can make it last a full month...! Most shop bought granola has oats and sugar as the first ingredients listed, neither of which I like to include much of...
Raspberry Breakfast Bake with a crunchy Streusel Topping
I had no intentions of baking anything today but in April, when you wake in the morning to hail stones knocking at the window and -1 degree C temperatures, the first thing I wanted to do was create some cosy in the kitchen! This raspberry Streusel bake is just perfect...
Metis® Fruit & Thyme Baked Shortcrust Lattice Pie
Metis® is a new premium fruit to hit the shelves of the UK this year! A wonderful mix of flavours from plum and apricot, juicy and crunchy with some beautiful colours ranging from deep reds to warm oranges and brighter tones. There are 4 different ones to choose...
Nectarine and Peach Galette with Ice-cream
Nectarine and Peach Galette - one of the best ways to eat all that lovely stone fruit this season! You need few ingredients to make this dessert if you use readymade short-crust pastry, you need just a few nectarines, peaches, a dusting of flour plus some toasted...
Heirloom Tomatoes on Sourdough Toast with Avocado & Spinach
Heirloom Tomatoes on Sourdough Toast with Avocado & Spinach 1 slice sourdough bread1 selection of heirloom tomatoes washed and sliced thinly1 small avocado skin removed (sliced)1 small handful spinach leaves washed (shredded)1 tsp hemp seed oilground black pepper...
3 ingredient Ginger Nut & Vanilla Cream Stuffed Strawberries
An easy recipe using only 3 ingredients to make a quick, delicious and healthy dessert - ideal for taking to a Summer garden party or for a fun activity for the children on a rainy afternoon in August (because in the UK we have quite a few of those!). I first saw a...
Banana & Peanut Butter, Choc Chunk Muffins – Gluten-free, Vegan
Easy-peasy, high energy muffins perfect for a boost of energy, breakfast on the go or just a mid-afternoon treat, these muffins take just 15 minutes to make, 15 minutes to bake and even less time to eat 😉 I like to make a batch of these on Sunday mornings - the smell...
Raw Tropical Mango, Banana & Passion Fruit Tarts with Hazelnuts
Tropical flavours of mango, banana, passionfruit and coconut make up the filling for these easy to make raw, vegan hazelnut based tarts. They will take about 15 minutes of preparation, plus some chilling time in the fridge to set and you have a delicious Summer...
Basil Pesto & Spring Onion Sourdough Bruschetta
Bruschetta! One of the most delicious ways to eat toast! I love the combination of juicy tomatoes, fragrant basil and flavoursome fresh garlic with onions all finished with a generous amount of black pepper - all on top of toasted sourdough bread. Like pizza and...
Garlic, Mushroom & Lentil Stuffed Courgette Spirals in Pesto Passata
One of my favourite ways to eat courgette is in this dish, oven-baked in tomato passata mixed with basil pesto and stuffed with mushrooms, onions, garlic and lentils. A dish full of plant-based protein and full of flavour. Serve with a side of peppery rocket leaves...
Green Goddess Dressed Salad with Avocado, Peas & Spicy Chickpeas
Roasted Garlic, Sweet Potatoes & Tomatoes with Chickpeas & Watercress
Roasted Garlic, Sweet Potatoes & Tomatoes with Chickpeas & Watercress 1 large sweet potato (peeled and sliced)10 cherry tomatoes (washed)1 bulb garlic (top chopped off)1 cup cooked quinoa1/2 cup cooked chickpeas1 cup watercress1/4 cup sweetcorn3 slices...
BBQ Tempeh with Quinoa, Corn, Spicy Chickpeas & Greens
Tempeh is a really great source of vegan protein at nearly 40% of the tempeh being formed of protein which is essential for muscle growth, tissue repair and cell maintenance in the body. It's also a complete protein as it contains all 8 essential amino acids. It is...
Roasted Vegetables Summer Salad with Quinoa & Chickpeas
A Summer salad using sweet potatoes, red bell peppers and courgettes, combined with quinoa, chickpeas and fresh spinach. Roughly chop the sweet potatoes, courgettes, peppers and red onions and pop them on a baking tray, evenly spaced to ensure they cook properly. If...
Summer Berry Coconut Creamed Oats Pudding Pot
A healthy way to eat dessert! A delicious mix of Summer Berries, creamy oats and chia in coconut milk - all infused together in a cute little pot! Strawberries & Raspberries with Coconut Oats and Chia 1 cup jumbo oats3 cups water + 1 dash of apple cider vinegar to...
Strawberries & Raspberries with Coconut Oats and Chia
The taste of Summer in a little breakfast pot! A wonderful mix of sweet strawberries against the tart raspberries infuses into the creamy, overnight soaked oats which have been gently warmed in coconut milk with some chia for added protein and healthy fats. If you...
Lemon, Blueberry & Almond Banana Loaf – vegan
Deliciously moist banana bread loaf with a blueberry, lemon and almond butter twist! I am yet to find somebody on this planet who does not eagerly say 'yes please'! when offered a slice of banana bread! Mixing ripe bananas into cake mixture ensures a beautifully...
Asian Tofu Stir Fry with Rice Vermicelli Noodles & Quinoa
Stir-fry - it's definitely one of my favourite meals to eat! It's so quick to make, tastes so much better than a takeaway (not to mention healthier too!), and I absolutely love the bursts of garlic, ginger, lime and coriander against the crunchy veggies and crispy...
Quinoa, Green Lentil, Walnut & Chive Plant-based Burger
Most of us love to tuck into a good burger with all the trimmings don't we?! 😉 Well, this one is sure to satisfy your cravings...... The burger patty is made from a delicious mix of quinoa, lentils and crunchy walnuts so it has a real, overall nutty flavour. When I...
Summer Raspberry, Banana & Coconut Smoothie Bowl
A refreshing Summer Smoothie bowl made with raspberries, Banana and Coconut yoghurt, topped with blueberries, strawberries, kiwi, Coconut, Pumpkin seeds, chia seeds and hemp - a nutritious breakfast to start any day 🙂 Summer Raspberry, Banana & Coconut Smoothie...
Blueberry, Lemon, Almond & Polenta Butter Bean Cake
One of my favourite cakes to eat is a lemon drizzle cake, especially the one my mother-in-law bakes, but it's made with eggs and white refined sugar and flour and plenty of butter! I have wanted to make a healthier alternative for a while and this cake definitely...
Bombay Spice Mix Potatoes in a Zesty Mango Salsa
This recipe was developed for Blas y Tir using their quality Welsh Produce of Pembrokeshire Potatoes and Spring Onions. 'Thanks to the Gulf Stream, Pembrokeshire’s mild, frost-free coastal climate is perfect for growing Pembrokeshire Early Potatoes. This unique...
Potatoes & Courgette Ribbons with Spinach, Pea & Hazelnut Pesto
This recipe has been created for Blas y Tir using their fresh Welsh produce of Spring Onions and Pembrokeshire Potatoes. 'On 4th December 2013, the European Commission’s protected food name scheme awarded the Pembrokeshire Early potato its protected geographical...
Vegan Chocolate Tofu Tart with an Almond Nut Base
Vegan Healthy Tarts are one of my favourite things to make for dessert because they are quick and easy to prepare. They combine the goodness of nuts and oats in the base which is really easy to put together by whizzing them in a food processor then pressing them into...
Summer Fruit Platter – Berries, Melon, Kiwi & Mango
Some foods do not need an introduction. They do not need much preparation, cooking or pots and pans to clean afterwards. No dressings or sauces. Some foods are just fine as they are, just like this fruit platter. A perfect way to spend a sunny day, munching your way...
Mushroom, Lentil & Vegetable Ragu with Courgetti
If I had to eat just one meal for the rest of my life, I think this would be it! A childhood favourite was pasta and passata with dried herbs and lots of cheese, but this version is much healthier, much tastier, is meat-free, dairy-free, gluten-free and wins 1st place...
Tabbouleh – Parsley, Mint, Potatoes, Tomatoes & Spring Onion
This recipe was created for Blas y Tir using their Welsh produce of Pembrokeshire Potatoes. ‘Thanks to the Gulf Stream, Pembrokeshire’s mild, frost-free coastal climate is perfect for growing Pembrokeshire Early Potatoes. This unique climate and coastal soil work...
Raspberry Cream Smoothie Bowl topped with Summer Berries
Berries! They need no introduction, no special preparation - they are beautiful and taste wonderful just as they are! Not to mention the plethora of nutrients they provide - they really are the wonder food of the Summer season! Use them to top celebration cakes or a...
Asparagus, Pea & Courgette with Potatoes & Balsamic Vinaigrette
This recipe was created for Blas y Tir using their Welsh produce of Pembrokeshire Potatoes. 'Thanks to the Gulf Stream, Pembrokeshire’s mild, frost-free coastal climate is perfect for growing Pembrokeshire Early Potatoes. This unique climate and coastal soil work...
Kale, Watercress, Pomegranate, Orange & Ginger Flageolet Beans
We all need ways to get more greens into our daily diet so I m always looking for new ways to incorporate them! This kale and watercress salad is a nutritious and healthy way to eat them. It's just bursting with flavour from the juicy pomegranate seeds against the...
Miso Glazed Aubergine with Spring Onions & Toasted Sesame
I have never been a huge fan of aubergines before until I was lucky enough to eat at Angela Hartnett's Restaurant; Murano in Covent Garden, London. I was served THE most delicious roasted aubergine and tomatoes in pesto and olive oil. I can't remember ever tasting...
Wholegrain Spelt, Vegan Waffles with Coconut Icecream & Apricots
Wholegrain Spelt, Vegan Waffles with Coconut Icecream & Apricots Waffles3 cups wholemeal flour2 tbsp baking powder1/2 tsp salt3 cups plantbased milk2 tbsp coconut oil melted1 tsp vanilla extract3 tbsp granulated sugar I used soft brown1 large banana very ripe...
Courgette, Rocket & Spinach Pesto Pasta with Green Lentils
Courgette, Rocket & Spinach Pesto Pasta with Green Lentils 100 g dried pasta100 g green lentils (dried weight)1 onion (skin removed, diced)1 courgette (washed and sliced)1 tbsp fennel seeds2 handfuls rocket leaves1 handful spinach (chopped small)2 heaped...
Vanilla, Apricot, Blueberries & Pistachios with Oats & Chia
Vanilla, Apricot, Blueberries & Pistachios with Oats & Chia 1 cup jumbo oats1 tbsp chia seeds1 apricot1 cup blueberries1 tbsp pistachios (roughly chopped)1 tbsp raw cacao nibs1 tbsp pure Maple syrup Place the oats and chia seeds in a bowl, cover with...
Coconut & Banana Oats with Blueberries, Almond & Hemp
Coconut & Banana Oats with Blueberries, Almond & Hemp 1 cup jumbo oats1 cup coconut milk1 tbsp chia seeds1 medium banana1 cup blueberries1 tbsp shelled hemp seeds1 tbsp almond butter Place the oats, milk, banana and chia seeds into a jug and use a hand blender...
Coconut & Maca Oats with Apricot, Strawberries & Chocolate
Coconut & Maca Oats with Apricot, Strawberries & Chocolate Oats1 cup oats2/3 cup coconut milk (from a carton)1 tbsp maca root powderToppings4 strawberries (washed and chopped)1 fresh apricot (washed, stone removed, quartered)2 tbsps pomegranate pips1...
5 minute, Vegan Almond, Cashew, Coriander & Parsley Pesto
5 minute, Vegan Almond, Cashew, Coriander & Parsley Pesto 100 g cashews100 g almonds100 g fresh parsley100 g fresh coriander1 juice lemon1 tbsp nigella seeds1 large clove garlic (skin removed)100 mls cold pressed olive oil Place all ingredients into a food...
Quinoa & Bulgur Wheat Bowl with Summer Berries & Pomegranate
My day always starts around 6am with a pint of filtered water, a large mug of matcha green tea and 2 rice cakes with almond or peanut butter. It's the routine I've had for years and my day just doesn't seem to go right without it! I need the hydration, I need to...
Chocolate, Cherry Creamy Oats with Maple Syrup
Chocolate, Cherry Creamy Oats with Maple Syrup Oats1 cup oats1 cup coconut milk (from a carton)1 tbsp raw cacao powder1 tbsp maca root powder1 tsp ground cinnamon1 ripe bananaToppings1 handful cherries (washed, stones removed, halved)2 tbsp raw cacao nibs1 tbsp...
Broccoli, Courgette & Celery Green Smoothie Bowl
Broccoli, Courgette & Celery Green Smoothie Bowl Smoothie1 small ripe banana (rozen or fresh)2 florets broccoli (frozen or fresh)1/2 courgette (frozen or fresh)3 sticks celery (washed)1 apple (preferably organic)1 tbsp flax seedsToppings1 tbsp chia seeds1...
Coffee Infused Iced Banana, Peanut Butter & Coconut Frappe
Coffee, but not as you know it 😉 By adding a spoonful of peanut butter and a frozen banana to your morning coffee, it takes it to another level! The peanut butter adds a nice protein boost and helps to slow down the caffeine absorption - which is great if you find...
Raw Buckwheat Groat Porridge with Mango & Banana
Raw Buckwheat Groat Porridge with Mango & Banana 2 cups raw buckwheat groats (soaked in water overnight then rinsed)1 large ripe banana1/2 mango (sliced)1 tbsp pure Maple syrup1 tbsp smooth peanut butter1 tbsp sesame seeds After rinsing the overnight soaked...
Warm, Summer Peach Crumble with Coconut Yoghurt
Warm, Summer Peach Crumble with Coconut Yoghurt 5 flat bottomed peaches (r use regular if not available, rinshed, stones removed and halved)1 tbsp coconut oil2/3 cup oats5 tbsp wholemeal flour (or use gluten free if required)3 tbsp coconut sugar (or use soft...
Blueberry & Coconut Yoghurt Chia Pudding Breakfast Jar
Blueberry & Coconut Yoghurt Chia Pudding Breakfast Jar 2 tbsp chia seeds2/3 cup coconut milk (or use any plantbased milk)2 tbsp coconut yoghurt1 tbsp pure Maple syrup1/2 cup blueberries (rinsed) Place the chia seeds in a jar with the milk and give it a good...
Vegan Key Lime Pie with a crunchy, sweet nut base
This is one of my favourite desserts! It tastes so creamy and delicious but it's full of healthy ingredients! The base is made from a mixture of almonds and hazelnuts which are held together with dates and sweetened with an excellent refined sugar alternative;...
Coconut Quinoa Porridge with fresh Strawberries & Kiwi
My digestion does not cope well with too many oats so I really like to swap my breakfast grains around and quinoa is one of my favourites. It's got an incredible amino acid profile, a lovely chewy texture and nutty taste. It takes a little longer to prepare than a...
Spiced Chickpea, Tomato, Onion and Coriander Vegan Pizza
Spiced Chickpea, Tomato, Onion and Coriander Vegan Pizza Pizza Dough500 mls luke warm water2 tsp active dried yeast500 g strong white bread flour or half and half wholemeal1/2 tsp sea salt3 tbsp olive oilSweet Smoked Paprika Passata Topping300 mls tomato...
Chia Pudding Dessert Bowls with Mango, Pomegranate & Kiwi
Chia Pudding Dessert Bowls with Mango, Pomegranate & Kiwi 3 tbsp chia seeds1 cup almond milk2 tbsps soya yoghurt1 tbsp pure Maple syrup1 kiwi (ends removed, wash if not removing skin, sliced into 6 slices)1 cup mango (cubed)1 handful pomegranate pips1 handful...
Courgette, Rocket, Broccoli Sprouts & Walnut with Coriander Cream
Courgette, Rocket, Broccoli Sprouts & Walnut with Coriander Cream Salad2 large courgettes washed (ends removed)100 g rocket leaves washed1/2 cup broccoli sprouts2 Spring onions (washed, ends removed, chopped)1 handful coriander leaves1 cup walnutsDressing1...
Hazelnut & Chocolate Blueberry Cream Tart
Hazelnut & Chocolate Blueberry Cream Tart Base1 cup hazelnuts1 cup almonds1/2 cup oats2 tbsp coconut oil melted1/3 cup pure Maple syrup1 heaped tbsp raw cacao or very dark cocoa powderFilling and topping500 mls thick (plantbased yoghurt)2 cups fresh...
Creamy Chocolate, Maca & Avocado Smoothie Bowl
A breakfast that tastes like a dessert…
Fully Loaded, Juicy, Black Bean Burger
Sink your teeth into this…
Rocket & Walnut Pesto Rigatoni Pasta
A peppery pesto to pimp up that pasta…
Pic’n’Mix Superfood Breakfast Granola
Feel like a kid in a (healthy) sweetshop…
Chocolate, Maca & Maqui Berry Smoothie
Delicious, smooth, velvety chocolate drink…
Sweet Chickpea Pancakes with Blueberries and Maple Syrup
Chickpeas disguised as pancakes…!!
Buckwheat Porridge with Stone Fruit and Berries
A change to your morning oats…
Mango, Passionfruit and Walnut Raw Tarts
Mango, Passionfruit and Walnut Raw Tarts Base1 cup walnuts1 cup oats1/2 cup date paste (make by using dates and blending with a little hot water)Filling1 mango (stone removed and flesh scopped out from the skin)1 passion fruit1 handful walnuts2 tbsp plant-based...
Blueberry, Yoghurt & Granola Breakfast Jar
As sweet as it looks…
Refreshing Avocado & Lime Popsicles
Refreshing Avocado & Lime Popsicles 1 ripe avocado1 juice lime250 mls coconut milk (thin milk from a carton not from a can)1/2 tsp vanilla extract1.5 tsp pure Maple syrup Blitz all ingredients in a blender.Pour the mixture into 5 popsicle moulds and place in the...
Super 5 Green Vegan Walnut & Pesto Pizza
Super 5 Green Vegan Walnut & Pesto Pizza Base375 g plain wholemeal flour2 tsp salt1 pkt dried yeast2 tbsp olive oil250 mls lukewarm waterTopping1 large head broccoli (blanched in hot water for 2 mins)3 handfuls walnuts3 tbsp olive oil4 handfuls spinach2...
Vegan Sausage, Broccoli, Pepper & Tomato Summer Stir-fry
Vegan Sausage, Broccoli, Pepper & Tomato Summer Stir-fry 4 vegan sausages1 red bell pepper1 yellow bell pepper2 cups broccoli florets1 cup frozen green peas1 brown onion (skin removed, diced)1 clove garlic5 salad potatoes (washed, chopped in half)2 tbsp ras...
Raw, Super Quick, Summer Strawberry Chia Jam
Raw, Super Quick, Summer Strawberry Chia Jam
Summer Berries, Yoghurt and Granola Bowl
3 favourites in 1 bowl…
Creamed Strawberry Oats topped with Berries & Hemp Hearts
Strawberry cream dream…
Instant Pizza Dough topped with avocado, pomegranate & red onion
Instant Pizza Dough topped with avocado, pomegranate & red onion 2 cups self-raising flour4 tbsp olive oilpinch sea salt1/2 cup lukewarm water1 cup passata2 tbsp oregano2 handfuls melting vegan cheese1 splash balsamic vinegar1/2 pomegranate (seeds only)1...
Sweet Potato Pancake, Asparagus & Blueberry Buddha Bowl
Sweet Potato Pancake, Asparagus & Blueberry Buddha Bowl 4 Sweet Potato Pancakes (see recipe notes)1 courgette (shaved into ribbons)1 bunch asparagus (washed)6 cherry tomatoes (washed, halved)4 spring onions (washedm chopped)2 large handfuls salad leaves2...
Mango Smoothie Bowl with Dragon Fruit & Melon Balls
Mango Smoothie Bowl with Dragon Fruit & Melon Balls 1 cup frozen mango1 frozen banana1 cup coconut milk (from a carton not a can)2 melon balls (plus extra pieces for topping)2 dragonfruit balls (plus extra pieces for topping)1 tbsp chopped nuts (for...