Life is super busy for me at the moment which means batch-making vegan one pots is happening! It’s a helpful change. My kinda batch-making is simple, nourishing and incredibly practical. It freezes beautifully and can be served in different ways depending on what you feel like. I am quite excited at vegan batch cooking [...]
Last weekend I was working as a retreat chef at the beautiful Chalice Well Gardens in Glastonbury alongside my lovely friend Charlie and her wonderful group. The focus of the retreat was deep inner work, and the food needed to reflect that: grounding and steadying, but still alive and full of colour. On Friday evening [...]
These carrot cake oat bars are soft, lightly spiced and naturally sweetened, made with oats, carrot, seeds and tahini for a simple, nourishing result. This is exactly the kind of simple, nourishing food I have been making for years. As a plant-based retreat chef, I create recipes like this all the time. Some stay in [...]
This vegan baked farinata slice recipe is one of my favourite simple chickpea flour creations. It’s vegan, oil-free, gluten-free, incredibly versatile, and can be made with just a handful of ingredients. I've been teaching this baked farinata slice on plant-based retreats for years - it's one of the most requested recipes because even first-time bakers [...]
These beetroot burgers are one of my long-standing classic recipes. Simple, deeply nourishing and wonderfully versatile, they are the sort of food that quietly becomes part of everyday life. If you are looking for an easy vegan burger recipe that is naturally gluten-free and made from whole ingredients, these beetroot patties are a wonderful [...]
A naturally sweetened oat bar for steady energy, gentle warmth and vibrant health. This turmeric and ginger flapjack recipe happened almost as if by magic. It has become an absolute favourite in here, hitting the spot in the most perfect way. I wanted a healthy flapjack that felt comforting but truly nourishing. Something naturally [...]
I've just created the most delicious vegan almond oat energy bars and I'm so excited to share them with you! I wanted to make something I could batch prepare for my active lifestyle - you know, lots of climbing and hiking haha - and share with my friends too. Between all of us, when we're [...]
These stunning layered mango pudding pots are gluten-free, vegan, dairy-free, naturally sweetened and absolutely jam-packed with nourishment. Let's dive in! I invented these last week whilst on retreat, during a magical moment of inspiration. It was pure joy to see everyone light up when I brought them out after dinner. I can honestly say [...]
This went down an absolute treat the other day. I invented a new pâté. Roast Butternut Squash Cannellini Bean Pâté. My guests were spreading it on their sourdough bread. Dipping their oatcakes in it. Generally just tucking in and coming back for more! The roast butternut squash gives this pâté a delectable hint of caramelised [...]
If you’ve ever tried gluten-free vegan baking, you know it can feel like a tricky puzzle. Crumbly cookies, dense cakes… we’ve all been there. But it doesn’t have to be complicated! I’m here to share some simple, practical tips and my favourite plant-based recipes from my kitchen here at Kind Earth so you can create [...]
