Healthy

Seyal Maani (Vegan)

By , November 13, 2021

Seyal Maani is a warming dish, with heating, healing spices, including turmeric, garlic, chilis and tomatoes. It takes around 10 minutes to cook, and so can be made on a day where you are craving such warmth. My grandma used to make this for me when I popped in for a surprise visit and needed warming

Paleo Gluten Free Bread and Immune Boosting Elderberry Basil Seed Jam (High Protein, Gluten Free, Vegetarian)

By , October 30, 2021

I found this recipe whilst I was in a waiting room, in a clean eating book called, ‘A good food day’.  I liked it as it is a gluten free bread made of minimally processed whole foods, in contrast to the store-bought gluten free breads that tend to have refined starches and chemical additives. The ground

Amaranth Porridge (Gluten Free, Vegan)

By , October 23, 2021

“I was able to bring the souls from the past back to life.” Amaranth Amaranth is a great alternative to oats in the morning. It is packed with protein, releases energy slowly and is packed full of minerals and vitamins. Similar to quinoa, amaranth contains anti-infammatory and antioxidant phytochemical that have the potential to reduce the risk

Raw Black Sesame Cookies (Gluten Free, Vegan)

By , October 16, 2021

This is a simple recipe, full of protein, vitamins and minerals. It is a great kids or Mr. B snack, with an interesting contrast of sweet and savoury from the mix of the dates and the tahini/sesame seeds.  The recipe is from @oliviathechef one of the most innovative chefs @iceculinary where I recently completed my

Seasonal pumpkin recipes

By , October 9, 2021

Baked Gluten Free Pumpkin Donuts with Pecan Maple Glaze and Gluten Free  Pumpkin Waffles  ‘I can smell autumn dancing in the breeze. The sweet chill if pumpkin and crisp sunburnt leaves.’  Seasonal eating is a core principle in Ayurveda. Not only is it better for the environment to eat locally and seasonally but the foods

Healthy Homemade Baked Beans (Gluten Free, Vegan)

By , October 2, 2021

‘One should not attend, even the end of the world, without a good breakfast’ I love baked beans. They were a staple of an English breakfast and a comforting, easy dinner when I was based in the UK. They are high in sugar however, so I was delighted to see a recipe for baked beans

Sichuan Peppercorn Soba Noodles (Gluten Free, Vegan)

By , September 25, 2021

‘The food of the true revolutionary is the Sichuan pepper, he who cannot endure it, is unable to fight’. This is a great recipe, from Bon Appetit. It utilises pouring hot oil over the aromatics, as a technique to release both the aroma and prepare the dressing.  Using Sichuan peppercorns in this recipe creates a

Braised Tofu (Gluten Free, Vegan)

By , September 18, 2021

‘Simple ingredients prepared in a simple way – that’s the best way to take your everyday cooking to a higher level’ – Jose Andres I adapted this recipe from one I found in Bon Appetit. I love the braising technique as it adds a huge amount of flavour to the food and decreases the need

Spinach Corn Curry (Corn Palak Sabzi) (Gluten Free, Vegan)

By , September 4, 2021

‘Live in each season as it passes; breathe the air, drink the drink, taste the fruit.’ I love discovering new ingredients in the farmers market. This year I found baby corn. Baby corn is actually the early picked maize. At this point it is softer and has less starch and sugar. I bought little ears

Lime Mousse (Gluten Free, Vegan)

By , July 31, 2021

This is taken from Divya Alter’s summer recipes. It’s a sweet-sour, creamy and refreshing and more nourishing than ice cream.  The cashews make for a rich dessert so you don’t need much to feel satiated. That did not stop Mr. B from having two. The balance of sweet and sour is perfect. I reduced the