vegan

Beetroot and Feta Salad (GF)

By , January 20, 2026

There is something quietly luxurious about beetroot. Earthy, jewel-toned, and naturally sweet, it carries the essence of the soil it grows in. In this simple salad, roasted beetroot is paired with young, creamy feta—an interplay of depth and lightness that feels both nourishing and indulgent. From an Ayurvedic perspective, beetroot is deeply grounding. Its sweet …

Squash Salad (GF, V)

By , December 17, 2025

‘Diets trend and go, but nature’s own seasonal bounty endures – rooted in the cycles of resilience, nutrition and the science of adaptation’. Every year in December we have the Fiddleheads Cooking Studio’s last quarterly meeting. We make various dishes for potluck and share a table. It is a lovely way to represent ourselves in …

Sesame, Shiitake Broth with Chili Crisp Tofu (GF, V)

By , September 19, 2025

‘What the world needs now is love sweet love’ This is a lovely soup comforting soup with layers of umami. It is another delicious recipe from ‘Healthy High Protein’ by Dr Rupy Aujila. It calls for tahini and miso, which gives a wonderful depth to the flavour. Chinese cooking uses a sesame paste, so if …

Itaewon Noodles – Stir-fried Bean Sprouts and sweet potato noodles (GF, V)

By , September 12, 2025

‘Be like seeds, do not see dirt thrown at you as your enemy, but as ground to grow’ This is a unique recipe I found in ‘the Korean vegan’ cookbook. It is a recipe she found on her favourite Korean sitcom, which reminded her how much she liked sprouts. I love the way Korean cuisine …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …