Main meal

Baingan Bharta (Eggplant, Onion and Tomato Curry) (GF, V)

By , January 27, 2018

Baingan Bharta (Eggplant, Onion and Tomato Curry) (GF, V) This is a beautifully smoky dish, with the smokiness coming from the quick charring of the eggplant in the pot. There is a similar dish in Greece and Italy, with different seasoning, in both of those it is eaten cold. This dish can be served hot or

Tempeh Tikka Masala

By , December 23, 2017

Tempeh Tikka Masala I believe food can unite people from all walks of life, all cultures, all religions. Food brings compassion and harmony to the table and creates a deeper understanding of each other Although I grew up in my Grandmothers Indian Kitchen, Tikka Masala was not on the menu. This is because this is

Chana Dal

By , December 10, 2017

Chana Dal This is a lentil dish for beginners with little process and just a few of your everyday spices. These lentils are sweet and nutty and come from black chickpeas that are split and the outer cover is removed. There are different ways to make this dish, with this one being northern Indian inspired.

Raw Vegan, Beetroot Ravioli

By , October 7, 2017

Raw, Vegan Beetroot Ravioli I love this recipe from vegan food and living by Juliette Bryant. It is raw and so takes little time to create. It tastes super luxurious and creamy due to the cashews with the nutritional yeast creating the sensation of a silky cheese sauce. Beets are best eaten raw as they

Sprouting broccoli with sweet tahini dressing (Goma-dare)

By , September 1, 2017

Sprouting broccoli with sweet tahini dressing (Goma-Dare) Goma-dare is a Japanese sesame sauce, normally used in Shabu Shabu. It is the most popular of all the sauces, is salty sweet and can be used for many dishes. Mr. B and I like to use the sauce when looking for something light and quick in the

Vegan Gluten Free Mac and Cheese

By , August 19, 2017

Vegan, Dairy Free, Gluten Free Mac and Cheese ‘Do something today, that your future self will thank you for’ This is one of my brother’s favourite recipes, which says something from his discerning palate. My brother has gone from someone who used to eat mainly chicken, rice and potatoes to someone that introduced me to

Thai Red Lentil Soup

By , August 5, 2017

Thai Red Lentil Soup ‘Good soup is one of the primary ingredients of good living’ Given our sedentary lifestyle due to our choice of profession, Mr. B and I try and eat vegan at home during the week to make sure we are as kind to our bodies and digestive systems and also stay calorie

Black eye beans and almost round chapatti

By , June 24, 2017

‘I have been and still am a seeker, but have ceased to question stars and books, and  have begun to listen to the teaching my blood whispers to me.’ This is one of those classic dishes that granny made for us growing up and was one of my favourites. It seemed so simple on the