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Muhammara Style Dip (GF, V)

By , August 27, 2025

Mr B loves this dip, so I thought I would make a healthy version for him. The walnuts add protein and phytonutrients, the peppers antioxidants. It is packed with plenty of flavour and can be used as a dip, a topping or marinade. There are lots of protein additions that complement this dish also, a

Crispy Chickpeas (GF, V)

By , July 30, 2025

The humble chickpea certainly packs above its weight in nutrition given its size.  This is a wonderful snack that can be added to any dish to boost your protein and fibre. You can eat it alone as a snack or add it as protein on a texture contrast. You can vary the spicing, think, salt

Baked Sesame Tofu (GF, V)

By , July 28, 2025

‘Every dish I cooked exhumed a memory. Every scent and taste brought me back for a moment to an unravaged home’ I found some beautiful freshly made tofu at the Larchmont Farmers Market this weekend from Great Joy Family Farm. It reminded me of my time in Singapore where I used to taste it most

Avocado Lentil Cakes with Kimchi and Sesame (GF)

By , July 20, 2025

This is my new favorite breakfast. I eat it with smoked salmon, but you can make it with scrambled tofu or egg. It’s quick to put together and is lovely and light. It has high protein, veggies, probiotics and a lot of flavor. I especially like the toasted sesame oil addition. I got this recipe

Nori Almond Butter Snacks (GF, V)

By , July 10, 2025

‘Seaweed is a natural purifier, acting like a Brita filter for the ocean’ The advantage of including sea vegetables in your diet is immense, they are some of the most nutritious foods you can eat. Sea vegetables boast elevated levels of minerals like iron, calcium, iodine and are high in protein. Due to not needing

Superhero Muffins (GF, V)

By , July 5, 2025

‘80% Health Goddess, 20% Cookie Monster’ This is a lovely recipe for a substantial muffin, good for breakfast, a lunchbox or summer picnic. It has apple and carrots so nutrient dense, as well as almonds, walnuts and oats. I did this at home gluten free with the nuts and for two classes using wholemeal flour

Butterfly Pea Chia Coconut Pudding (GF, V)

By , June 4, 2025

‘As the flowers do not chase bees, we too must embody confidence and authenticity, creating an environment where positivity flows towards us.’ I received a sample of this beautiful powder from the Rye Library Spice Club, supplied by Selefina. The Butterfly Pea Flower is magical. It is a sacred healing plant and divine in some

Kale and white bean soup (GF)

By , May 31, 2025

‘Soup is a lot like family. Each ingredient enhances the others; each batch has its own characteristics; and it needs time to simmer to reach full flavour’. I love this soup. It is so tasty, packed full of flavour and dense with nutrition. I found it in Milk Street, Tuesday nights, Christopher Kimball and liked

Tortilla 101 (GF, V)

By , May 17, 2025

‘Don’t take for granted the things you think you know everything about…. because then you miss the most amazing things in front of us.’ – Jose Andres I love teaching kids to make tortillas. It is a simple. They get to smell the dough and feel it as it changes texture. The dough doesn’t take

Tomato, white bean and fennel stew (GF, V)

By , May 10, 2025

‘I watch cooking change the cook, just as it transforms the food’ This is from ‘what goes with what’ a great and very easy recipe book. I made this recipe for the Rye Library Book Club. Everyone who made a recipe said that it was easier than they expected and more flavourful. I completely underestimated