Healthy

Leek, Pea and Courgette stew/soup (GF, Vegan)

By , July 2, 2022

‘We may think we are nurturing our garden but of course it is our garden that is nurturing us’ I love summer vegetables; I taste a lot of sweetness in them when they are in season. Leeks, courgettes, celery, peas. It brings forward the sweetness of the summer. This dish really utilises those veggies and

Gunpowder Potatoes (GF, Vegan)

By , June 18, 2022

‘Not all of us can be a truffle. Most of us are potatoes, and that is a very good thing’ – Massimo Bottura These potatoes pack a powerful punch. They are a side dish but are also the star of the show. I served them with a marinated tofu steak for half the family, whilst

Brownie Oatmeal (Gluten Free, Vegan)

By , June 4, 2022

‘Brownies are magical’ Everyone knows that brownies are magical, and no one will every turn one down, so this oatmeal brownie is the perfect dish. It is savoury and satiating and can be eaten as a dessert or breakfast. The flax and oatmeal add a healthy dose of fibre and so it keeps you fuller

Italian one pot lentils (Gluten Free, Vegan)

By , May 28, 2022

‘Do not be afraid of simplicity’ This is a lentil soup that is made by Italian’s on New Year’s Day, but I have made it a staple in our household. It is simple to make but packed with flavour. This is because you put all the ingredients into one pot and make a vegetable stock

Fennel Citrus Herb Dressing (Gluten Free, Vegan)

By , May 21, 2022

‘I believe the future is vegetables and fruit, they are much sexier than a piece of chicken’ – Jose Andres This is a great dressing that can be used on salad, on pasta or as a dip. It’s a great way to get extra veggies into your food, since it uses a whole fennel bulb.

Pear Chia Pudding (Gluten Free, Vegan)

By , May 7, 2022

‘Mothers plant the seeds of love, that bloom forever’ I love this use of the chia seed. It makes for a great breakfast and really sets you up for the day. The coconut butter and cashews in the pudding add a lovey richness and the fruit a natural sweetness.   Chia means strength in the Aztec

Smoky Carrot and Cardamom Soup (Gluten Free, Vegan)

By , April 16, 2022

‘I really love the taste of smoke, because it is so unexpected. Yet when you taste it, it’s sort of familiar and otherworldly at the same time. I guess that’s what I really like about what smoke does to food’ I saw a recipe for carrot and cardamom soup in the Covent Garden Soup cookbook

Raisin Cranberry Sauce (Gluten Free, Vegan)

By , April 9, 2022

‘The sweet taste promotes happiness, contentment, calmness, cheerfulness, love and satisfaction in the mind’ – Mudita Institute This is a recipe from Divya Alter’s, what to eat to how you feel. She calls it an Ayurvedic BBQ sauce, but I like to use it as a chutney. It is a sweet-sour combination and the cranberries

Brown Rice and Oat Bread (Gluten Free, Vegan)

By , April 2, 2022

‘Love doesn’t sit there like a stone, it has to be made, like bread; re-made every day, made new’. This is a lovely base recipe from Amy Chaplin’s whole food cooking every day. It is naturally gluten free and made of great satiating ingredients. I adapted it slightly to adjust to the ingredients I had

Crispy sweet corn polenta (Gluten Free, Vegan)

By , March 26, 2022

‘If you plant corn, don’t be surprised to get corn’ This recipe comes from. ‘At home with the whole food kitchen’ by Amy Chaplin and Johnny Miller I made this polenta and served it a few different ways. The first step is to cook the polenta in water. You can add salt and pepper and