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 [...]
Black beans (also called black turtle beans) are an excellent, inexpensive health food that are very easy to work with. Today I am sharing my smoky black bean in tomato sauce recipe. They serve well for either brunch or dinner. For brunch, you could serve them with turmeric potato patties, beetroot bites, avocado, mushroom & [...]
Hello, my lovely friends, this is easy and quick and you can't go wrong! My recipe today is a simple mushroom and spinach side dish that serves well with brunch, lunch or dinner as an accompaniment. For a balanced plant-based meal, sautéed mushroom and spinach works especially nicely for brunch. Think sourdough toast, tofu scramble, [...]
How about a super easy winter squash and red lentil soup? I used butternut squash, but you can use any winter squash. This soup recipe has warming spices such as ground coriander, cumin and black pepper, but you can easily swap them out for your favourite spices if you want to play with the ingredients. [...]
Roasted butternut squash is a fabulous addition to a salad. This recipe is too delicious... I mean honestly, how can salad taste this good haha? Roasting brings out a sweet earthy caramel flavour in butternut squash (read my full guide on how to roast butternut squash here). Add in a few other simple secret ingredients [...]
