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Baked Falafel (Vegan, Gluten Free)

By , April 5, 2020

‘God puts rainbows in the clouds so that each of us, in the dreariest and most dreaded moments, can see the possibility of hope’ – Maya Angelou Whilst in quarantine, Mr B and I have been trying to focus on what the quarantine has brought us versus what it has taken away. One of the

Spinach Cilantro Pesto (Vegan)

By , March 30, 2020

‘Necessity is the mother of invention’ The last time I went to the supermarket and left my apartment building was two weeks ago, but even then, pasta sauces had left the building. I guess it is something easy to stock up on that is tasty and comforting. Pasta is also a comfort food of my

Introducing Quarantine Kitchen

By , March 22, 2020

The only thing that is certain is uncertainty You can’t control the situation; you can only control your response You can choose to have a positive or negative perspective Some advice that has helped me during this time; Think about what you need to stay healthy mentally and physically and put in a routine that

Grounding Spiced Butternut Squash Breakfast Bowl (Vegan, DF, Gluten Free)

By , March 14, 2020

With the changing weather and the fluid situation, I decided it would be a good idea to create something grounding and nourishing. This is consistent with the Ayurvedic principle of balancing your mind and environment using food and herbs. To ground yourself use warming heavier foods like squash, pumpkin and root vegetables and warming spices

Pulled BBQ Trumpet Mushrooms (Vegan)

By , March 7, 2020

Low fat, high in fibre. Satisfying and satiating, this vegan BBQ bun is great for a meal or a canapé and your meat eating and vegetarian friends will love it just the same. Mr B actually doesn’t like pulled pork due to the fatty texture but he loves these as the strands take on so

Tahini and Halva Granola (Dairy Free, Gluten Free)

By , February 29, 2020

This is adapted from a Seed & Mill recipe, my favorite brand of Tahini. They use high quality Ethiopian sesame seeds, giving a deep roasted quality to the Tahini. The granola is sweet and salty, with plenty of antioxidants from the raw cacao and healthy fats from the nuts. You can also adapt it, using

Shitake Mushroom Jerky (Vegan, Gluten Free)

By , February 22, 2020

This is one of my favorite snacks. I make it in the dehydrator so I can leave it cooking whilst I am out of the house hunting down new ingredients or my next meal. It can also be made in the oven at a low heat, but in that case, I suggest staying in with

Pani Puri (Vegan, Gluten Free)

By , February 15, 2020

Panipuri  a type of snack that originated in the Indian subcontinent. It consists of a round, hollow puri (a deep-fried crisp crepe made of chickpea flour), filled with a mixture of flavored water, chutney, potato, onion and/or chickpeas.  I decided to make these for my dinner party and to create a quick and easy version. I bought

Raw Chocolate Fudge Brownies (Vegan, DF, Gluten Free)

By , February 8, 2020

This is super easy blender recipe, that is decadent, rich and gooey. It is a raw recipe so no need to bake but every excuse to eat out of the bowl! You can switch the nuts to others if you prefer, walnuts for hazelnuts is my favourite substitution for the Nutella vibe. I also sometimes

Kofta Curry (Vegan, DF, GF)

By , February 2, 2020

‘Indian food touches your soul before it touches your taste buds’  This is one of my grandmother’s signature dishes, Indian Kofta Curry, the Indian version of meatballs and sauce as Mr B likes to say. I love the fragrance that comes from the layers of spicing, in both the kofta’s and the curry. My grandma