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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

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

Carrot and Coriander Soup with Vibrant Mint and Coriander Chutney (Vegan, Dairy Free, Gluten Free)

By , January 25, 2020

‘I close my eyes and I want to understand where I am, cooking is about emotion, it’s about culture, it’s about love, it’s about memory’ – Massimo Bottura  This is a comforting and hearty soup with a soulful Indian twist. I came up with the recipe by combing two family recipes, my uncle Joe’s carrot

Tofu Scrambled ‘Eggs’ (Vegan, Dairy Free, Gluten Free)

By , January 18, 2020

‘Without experimentation, a willingness to ask questions and try new things, we shall surely become static, repetitive and moribund’ – Anthony Bourdain I really wanted to find a high protein substitute for eggs and so started experimenting at the beginning of the year. This was my first attempt and it was so successful that Mr.

Indian Inspired Spinach and Chickpea Soup (Vegan, Dairy Free, Gluten Free)

By , January 11, 2020

‘Good food is wise medicine’ Having indulged over the holidays, soup is back on the menu for January to get some much-needed nutrient density in and give my digestive system a break. The challenge to myself is to make some interesting soups with an Indian kick. Inspired by my grandma’s food with all the embedded

Creamy Cauliflower Soup (Vegan, DF, Gluten Free)

By , December 28, 2019

‘Do you have a kinder, more adaptable friend in food, than soup?  Who soothes you when you are ill? Who refuses to leave you when you are impoverished and stretches its resources to give hearty sustenance and cheer. Yet is also capable of doing honour at your richest table. Who warms you in winter and

Wild Rice, Mung Bean, Sweet Potato Salad (Vegan, GF, DF)

By , November 30, 2019

‘Fill your plate with all the colors of the rainbow. What pleases the eye, pleases the body’ I love making food that us aesthetically pleasing as well as tasty. As the saying goes, you eat with your eyes as well as your stomach. Ayurveda goes one step further a says you need to take all

Chickpea Quinoa Cutlets (Vegan, DF, GF)

By , November 23, 2019

‘I have 99 problems, but protein isn’t one’ This is a great protein dense vegan recipe from the blog cooking for peanuts. This is an amazing blog dedicated to plant-based recipes for this amazing woman’s three children. I just added a few extra medicinal spices to adapt to my taste. Plant based foods are rich