Having returned from the Christmas break, to sub-zero temperatures and snow, I was looking for a recipe that would bring us a little comfort as we snuggled up on the sofa. Dairy-free risotto is actually quite easy as a lot of the creaminess comes from the starch that comes out of the rice whilst cooking. …
Having decided to eat less meat, I have been looking for a good alternative to a burger. When I say ‘good alternative’, I mean, something you can get your teeth into that has good flavor and texture. To this end, to start off with, I convinced Mr. B and my foodie friend to try one …
I have had this recipe percolating in the back of my mind since my visit to New Orleans. I went to a restaurant called Upperline in the Garden District, away from the hustle and bustle of the city and had the most wonderful meal. The owner’s aim with Upperline is to restore the original meaning …
This recipe is gluten, diary and nut free. It is adapted from my new chef crush, Chef Daphne Cheng’s website, having tasted her amazing vegan food on a recent visit to LadyBird in NYC. (www.daphnecheng.com) The beauty of this dish to start, is that the dish is beautiful. It reminds me of a deep sunset …
This must be the easiest recipe yet. Its super sweet and creamy and feels indulgent when all you are eating is a bowl of fruit, making this ice cream suitable as a desert but also a breakfast (and a good way of fooling your kids into eating something healthy…). Once you have tried this once …
I’ve seen these delightful morsels all over instagram and wondered if you could really get the same moreish taste into a cauliflower as a you can a bowl of chicken wings. The answer is categorically yes and with a lot fewer calories. The trick is to make sure you get the same crispy finish and …
When thinking about what to prepare for lunch during the week, my top priorities are something quick and light that i can eat at my desk if needed and that will keep me full for the rest of the afternoon. That is why normally reach for the quinoa as my staple as it is protein …
Since Halloween is such a big occasion in the USA, I felt I had to be a good citizen and join in. This dish will delight kids and adults alike and provide a little heat as you try to keep warm after a little trick or treating. It only takes 7 minutes in total, quicker than …
Contrary to popular belief, I am not a vegan, I just like high quality, healthy food and as much variety as possible. When I can’t get the quality I need, I try to adapt and find other options and since being in the city of Boston, that has translated into more vegan options due to …
Bircher Muesli is one of those fantastic combinations of amazingly fresh and healthy ingredients that tastes too wonderful to be good for you. It was invented by a Swiss doctor and nutritionist, who developed it for patients at his Zurich sanatorium at the turn of the last century as a way of shoehorning yet more …
