I've been getting excited about chaga recently. Chaga is a very nutrient dense wild 'mushroom' known for it's exceptional medicinal benefits. As a recipe developer I've been working on creating the most delicious chaga hot chocolate drink. I think I've nailed it!!! Chaga mushroom powder makes a good substitute for coffee, tea and has a [...]
Today I am sharing an easy festive cranberry and ginger chocolate slice recipe. It's rather easy to make. Firstly, to make it simple, you have a couple of options with the chocolate element. You can make your own from scratch by using my recipe here: Homemade vegan chocolate with coconut sugar Alternatively (and somewhat easier) [...]
These days there are a tonne of people choosing not to eat gluten or animal products, and being a plant-based chef (and gluten-free specialist), I'm often asked for gluten-free vegan party food recipes and ideas. Sometimes it's because of allergies. At other times it's food sensitivity. Then there are other health reasons, ethical reasons [...]
Nutty beet balls having been going down a storm in all the meals I've been serving lately. In this recipe, I am using raw beets, almonds, pumpkin seeds, fresh ginger and sesame seeds. But shhhhh don't tell anyone what's in them, because when you serve them people really have not got a clue. Well, apart [...]
Originally published in 2023. Updated February 2026 with additional guidance and recipes. Fresh ginger is one of the simplest ways to add warmth, depth and vibrancy to everyday cooking. Many people buy a root of ginger with good intentions, only to wonder how to actually use it beyond tea or the occasional stir fry. I [...]
Nothing beats a delicious sweet potato curry made with as little fuss as possible. Today's recipe is called Curry In A Hurry for a good reason. It requires five minutes to prepare and then it can be left pretty much to itself allowing those delicious flavours dance together and cook. Basically, you can make this curry [...]
I created this delicious black bean and sweet potato burger patty recipe so that it is very easy for anyone to make. In case you are wondering... no they do not fall apart - whoop whoop! You'll find that less effort is needed than other similar vegan burgers. I've intentionally kept them simple because I [...]
Let's face it, who doesn't want to come home to a nice plate of home baked granola cookies. I tend to make them to serve with afternoon or mid morning 'elevenses' cup of tea for family and friends. They also work nicely as a breakfast cookie or, for that matter, an anytime snack. This my [...]
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! This crumble (recipe below) is from my refined sugar free vegan desserts collection - which [...]
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 [...]
