This recipe is a British rhubarb and blackberry crumble classic. But with my usual healthy twist. Crumble is just a super easy way of making a pie, without having to roll a crust. Oh my goodness does it ever taste delicious! Rhubarb and blackberry crumble made healthy OK so what are my healthy twists [...]
If you are making a salad for a crowd then there are a few things to bear in mind that will make it work well. It definintely helps to make a good hearty one with a bit of substance. Ideally, you also want your salad to hold up well, taste good and compliment any other [...]
This pickled beetroot salad is super easy to make! I created it when a friend brought over some fresh picked beetroots recently. What are pickled beetroots? Pickled beetroots (called beets in the USA) are cooked beets that have been preseved in vinegar. Sometimes they are also pickled with salt and sugar and sold in [...]
This syrup is so rich, delicious and healthy I think if you found it in a shop, it would cost you a fortune! But I am pleased to say that this blackberry syrup recipe is totally homemade. If you forage or grow your own blackberries then it's going to be super inexpensive to make at [...]
OK folks this is an easy one! Today I am going to show you how simple it is to make your own vanilla extract using vodka. Not only is it easy, but if you follow these instructions you'll have yourself a batch of vanilla extract that is far more premium than anything you can buy [...]
It's surprisingly easy to roast your own carrots in the oven. In this recipe we are going to look at a very easy easy and effective way to roast your carrots. What's the best way to cook carrots? Does it matter how you cook them? Roast carrots are a world apart from serving them raw, [...]
Truth is I always end up with a lot of extra carrots when catering. Not sure why, but it is a constant invititation for me to find new ways to use up carrots. So, what to do with carrots ay? One of my favourite things is to make up my roast carrot and parsnip curry [...]
This pie recipe is for anyone who wants a fabulous, tasty vegan vegetable pie, but doesn't want the faff of making a crust. It's a crust-free vegan veggie pie. Veggie pie made super easy. You don't need a crust? What!? Pie without a crust yes. Crusts are often helpful things, specifically designed to hold in [...]
Chickpea flour (also called garbanzo bean flour, besan flour and gram flour) is an excellent, gluten-free, high protein flour. It has excellent binding properties, which makes a perfect base for a savoury slice. In today's recipe I going to show you how to make a delicious chickpea flour slice, made with oats and veggies. They [...]
Passata refers to a pureed tomato sauce made from strained or seived tomatoes. It is a thick, but pouring consistency. Think silky smoothie texture or pasta sauce thickness. It is usually made from uncooked tomatoes. The name passata is Italian. If you live in the UK, Europe, Canada or Australia then passata is straight forward. [...]
