In this recipe, we are going to make quinoa bars using quinoa flakes and almonds. They are completely vegan and gluten-free, as always here. But before we start, you need to know that these quinoa bars are insanely more-ish. And they only have FIVE ingredients! To make them especially delectable, I have sweetened them with [...]
The reason I got so good at making super creamy vegan smoothies is practice. Mastery. Making them again and again and again. Thousands of times. Literally. So that you don't have to 😂 I'll be honest, for years the only thing I ever ate for breakfast was a smoothie. A super creamy vegan smoothie actually. [...]
Let's make this easy! Today we are looking at how to make plant-based milk at home. You don't need any fancy equipment. Just a blender (any blender will do). I'll show you how to make them with and/or without a nut milk bag. I'm sharing 4 different, easy plant-based milk recipes. All made slightly differently. [...]
Borsch is sweet, tangy soup, traditionally associated with Slavic countries. With travel and migration it is now a popular dish around the world with a zillion different variations on how to make it. It is however, generally agreed that borsch contains beetroot, root vegetables, and seasonings. Today I am sharing my vegan borsch recipe. Making [...]
In this breakfast recipe we will be using quinoa flakes to make the best vegan quinoa porridge that you'll ever taste. If you've not yet used them, then I promise you that they'll change your experience of quinoa breakfast forever! If you care about health, then I cannot recommend quinoa (both whole 'grain' and [...]
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 or [...]
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 [...]
