Vegetarian

Muhammara Style Dip (GF, V)

By , August 27, 2025

Mr B loves this dip, so I thought I would make a healthy version for him. The walnuts add protein and phytonutrients, the peppers antioxidants. It is packed with plenty of flavour and can be used as a dip, a topping or marinade. There are lots of protein additions that complement this dish also, a

Brazilian Fudge (GF, V)

By , August 13, 2025

‘Chocolate is nature’s way of making up for Mondays’ Sweet and simple, these chocolate confections are a staple at Brazilian parties. I’ve seen them at my local Brazilian café, Boleria which sells delicious delicacy’s. I’ve always been curious as to what these beautiful truffles are made of and seeing the recipe in Milk Street, it

Zucchini Cheese Bake (GF)

By , August 5, 2025

I am currently working as a plant-based R&D chef for a company and one of our clients is looking for on the go high protein, healthy breakfast items. This is great as it gives me the incentive to create recipes for work that I could use at home. Mr B loved this recipe and said

Crispy Chickpeas (GF, V)

By , July 30, 2025

The humble chickpea certainly packs above its weight in nutrition given its size.  This is a wonderful snack that can be added to any dish to boost your protein and fibre. You can eat it alone as a snack or add it as protein on a texture contrast. You can vary the spicing, think, salt

Baked Sesame Tofu (GF, V)

By , July 28, 2025

‘Every dish I cooked exhumed a memory. Every scent and taste brought me back for a moment to an unravaged home’ I found some beautiful freshly made tofu at the Larchmont Farmers Market this weekend from Great Joy Family Farm. It reminded me of my time in Singapore where I used to taste it most

Nori Almond Butter Snacks (GF, V)

By , July 10, 2025

‘Seaweed is a natural purifier, acting like a Brita filter for the ocean’ The advantage of including sea vegetables in your diet is immense, they are some of the most nutritious foods you can eat. Sea vegetables boast elevated levels of minerals like iron, calcium, iodine and are high in protein. Due to not needing

Sumac-Strawberry Mini Pavlovas (GF)

By , June 14, 2025

‘Your plate is where tradition meets innovation’ I was given some beautiful Sumac from the Rye Library Spice Club, sourced from Serafina. I adapted this recipe from the middle eastern inspired book, Eating Out Loud. I’m a big fan of middle eastern spicing and love using sumac for its combination of earthiness and lemony characteristics.

Butterfly Pea Chia Coconut Pudding (GF, V)

By , June 4, 2025

‘As the flowers do not chase bees, we too must embody confidence and authenticity, creating an environment where positivity flows towards us.’ I received a sample of this beautiful powder from the Rye Library Spice Club, supplied by Selefina. The Butterfly Pea Flower is magical. It is a sacred healing plant and divine in some

Saffron Cardamom Coconut Macaroons (GF)

By , May 25, 2025

“Saffron is scent, colour, and culture distilled into a thread.” I love using Saffron in recipes. I inherited two boxes of this ancient luxurious spice from my grandmother’s kitchen. One of the tins noted its origin in Spain and the other unopened tin from Morocco. I use it sparingly, so this quantity should last me

Almond Basil Cookies (GF)

By , May 20, 2025

‘Basil’s history and cultivation showcase its remarkable journey from ancient traditions to global kitchens’. This is taken from Steve Colbert’s recipe book, ‘Does this taste funny?’ It is based on a Sicilian recipe for Paste di Mandorla, with finely chopped basil added to add a bright, fresh counterpart to the rich fragrance of the almonds.