Compote is actually really a dessert from medieval Europe. Times change and I adore making compote (which in this case is essentially, gently, stewed fruit, with a little je ne sais quois) for breakfast. I first started making this raspberry an apple after I moved to Somerset in 1996 in the South West of England (I’ve [...]
If you live in the UK or Ireland, then a 'flapjack' is a very popular bar made from oats. If you live in Australia, New Zealand or North America, then you might know them as muesli bars, granola bars or oat bars. In this recipe, I am sharing a delicious pumpkin seed and hemp seed [...]
Black-eyed Beans (known as 'Black-eyed peas in the US - even though they are actually a bean) are a fabulous addition to conscious cuisine. In today's recipe, I am using black-eyed beans, in a delicious beetroot salad with tahini sauce. You can buy black-eyed beans in a tin or carton, although if you buy the [...]
I've experimented a lot with gluten-free, vegan baking over the last few years and love the exciting plethora of textures and experiences that can be created. It all depends on how you use the ingredients available to you. This biscuit is all about its 'melt-in-the-mouth' texture and it's gorgeous taste. It holds together exceedingly well [...]
Gluten-free, no-bake desserts have been my speciality for the best part of 20 years (raw brownies, energy bars, puddings). Gluten-free, vegan, BAKING, however, is a whole different ball game. It requires a new and exciting kind of culinary alchemy. Today I am sharing an absolutely divine gluten-free vegan chocolate cake. I invented it a few [...]
Move over nuts! Seeds are the holy grail of plant foods. They're tiny, shy and little - easily overlooked and ignored - or at best, used as a salad garnish. Today I am going to share how you can create seed energy balls with these little gems. Most people prefer nuts (I guess because of [...]
In the USA, an aubergine is called an eggplant. I live in Britain, so aubergine is the word that comes naturally to me, but I’ll use both names throughout this article so that everyone knows what deliciousness we are talking about. This easy baba ganoush recipe transforms roasted aubergine into a beautifully creamy, smoky eggplant [...]
I've got excellent news. Cacao is actually GOOD for you and it's here to stay! Cacao is chock-full (and I mean CHOCK-FULL) of antioxidants. Antioxidants are compounds that protect the cells of the human body to prevent premature aging and disease. Cacao is particularly rich in polyphenols, known for their beneficial influence on cardiovascular health. In [...]
This week due to popular request, I am sharing my feel-good, hearty and delicious, vegan black bean shepherds pie recipe. This meal is all about a well-balanced, nutritious, gluten-free, vegan feast of deliciousness. I'd just like to take a moment to share my heartfelt thanks to everyone who has been sharing their excitement with [...]
Confession time... maca has been one of those foods that have made a big difference in my life. I swear by the stuff and adore it by creating this delicious mango maca smoothie for hormone balance! I'm super sensitive to the hormonal shifts in my body, feeling every nuance of these ebbs and flows. This [...]
