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Kimchi Quinoa StirFry (GF, DF)

By , April 21, 2018

Kimchi Quinoa StirFry (GF, DF) I saw this in Bon Appetite and it just sang to me! A recipe with tamari, sesame oil, kimchi and Quinoa, some of my all time favourite ingredients! It’s an easy recipe and has a double helping of protein with the egg and Quinoa. Kimchi is great for your digestion,

Spinach Paneer (GF)

By , April 14, 2018

Spinach Paneer (GF) The word Paneer is of Persian origin and is used to refer to any type of cheese. Paneer is normally homemade by Indian families, boiling whole milk and adding some lemon juice. My Grandma tried several attempts to make Paneer using Soya Milk and Almond Milk, but it didn’t work, so this

Healthy Pop Tarts (GF, DF)

By , April 7, 2018

Healthy Pop Tarts (GF) Who would have ever thought you could make such a thing as a healthy pop tart?? It sounds like a contradiction in terms The pop tart for those of you who don’t know was introduced to the world in 1964 by Kellogg as a pre-baked toaster convenience food and soon became

Cheese Rolls (GF, V)

By , March 31, 2018

Cheese Rolls (GF, V) This is a classic grandma dish, which until recently we had thought was made up for us, until I started finding different versions of the recipe on the internet It is an Indian version of grilled cheese and can be made in many different ways, depending on your family’s palate It

Vegan Jerky

By , March 10, 2018

Vegan Jerky Mushrooms are powerful sources of antioxidants and phytochemicals, best harnessed through eating a mix of raw and cooked mushrooms. This is a great version to use as a snack or put on a pizza or salad I decided to make these after seeing vegan jerky in the supermarket being sold for 12.99. With

Mushroom Pate (Raw, Vegan, GF)

By , February 24, 2018

Mushroom Pate (Raw, Vegan, GF) This is a lovely starter/canapé. It has a silky texture and earthy tone from the walnuts and mushrooms so your carnivorous guests will think it is made of liver, whilst your herbivore guests will lap it up for exactly the opposite reason. It takes 5 minutes preparation and can be

Porcini Cracker with Chives (GF, V)

By , February 10, 2018

Porcini Cracker with Chives The wonderful thing about dehydrating food is that there is very little method involved (blend, spread, dehydrate), the food retains it nutrients due to the low temperature and the flavors of whatever you are cooking intensify This is my second attempt in the dehydrator, adapting a recipe from Matthew Kenney’s Plant

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

Easy Delicious Mango Chutney (V,GF)

By , January 13, 2018

Easy, Delicious Mango Chutney (Vegan, Gluten Free) I love Mango, to me it tastes like nectar from the gods and I honestly prefer it to candy. Whilst I have always been a fan of the mix of sweet and salty, fruit in savoury recipes just doesn’t work for me. I do however think, fruit and

Carrot Halwa (GF, DF, Vegan Dessert)

By , January 6, 2018

Carrot Halwa (GF, DF, Vegan Dessert) This dessert is usually made with lots of cream and sugar but this is a more natural version using almond milk, walnuts and dates. It is a northern Indian dish normally made with red carrots over a couple of days, during the colder months Due to the lack of