That colour! Not only did I want something bright and cheery, but I also wanted something flavourful, something that holds together well, tastes delicious, keeps for a few days (or freezes), and serves both hot and cold. And then I invented a gluten-free beetroot flatbread with chickpea flour. Magic! I call it beetroot flatbread, but [...]
There are lots of ways to make roast potatoes. Traditionally they are partially boiled, drenched in animal fat (we won't be doing that since we are totally plant-based here), and sprinkled with salt. Today I am going to let you in on my Easy Turmeric Roast Potatoes secret and I think you are gonna love [...]
In this article, I am sharing my favourite recipe for a super healthy immune-boosting salad. We'll also look at what the immune system is in simple terms, and why the ingredients in this healthy salad are so good for our health. Enjoying a healthy plant-based diet, including salads, means that you are getting immune-boosting nutrients [...]
Let's talk about rissoto with leftover rice. Turmeric rice is always popular for this dish (I mean who doesn't adore that gorgeous yellow). You can just use plain rice or whatever you like of course (to be honest, I've used quinoa, millet, and barley for this - if you get the idea). I am like [...]
This recipe is for anyone looking for something tasty to do with your chickpea flour. Chickpea flour (also known as gram flour, besan flour, and garbanzo bean flour, depending on where you are located) is a nutrient-rich ingredient. It is especially suited to inexpensive, gluten-free baking. Chickpea flour is loaded with manganese, magnesium, thiamine, folic [...]
I adore my work - at this point in time, my work primarily involves working as a chef on various retreats. It makes me happy to keep playing with and developing new recipes. Today I am sharing one such recipe that happened by chance (and has been a winner for the last few years). [...]
Here's a little magical treat that I've been making for years since I discovered how rewarding it was to make your own jar of sun-dried tomatoes. Infused with choice ingredients, this is rather delicious. This is my ginger version. It makes a frequent appearance when I am making food for people. I use it to [...]
During my travels to Vancouver Island, a friend and I picked up some locally grown parsnips from an organic farm stand... and then it happened. Parsnip & Potato Farinata. I swear the parsnip spoke to me. So I listened! The freshly harvested, often under-rated parsnip wanted to show off its earthy, sweetness. When I closed [...]
When I wrote this I was in Hawaii, visiting my Mam. We'd had gotten some fabulous daikon (also called mooli or white radish) from the farmers market and was like 'let's make picked daikon'. It was Mam who inspired me originally in the kitchen. Growing up in Northumberland, England, Mam always made the most [...]
These little nuggets of deliciousness are excellent for about a million different reasons. Firstly they are easy to make. Secondly, they make excellent finger food, which means there are great for parties, potlucks, picnics and hiking. They also keep well in the fridge or freezer, which makes them excellent for batch making. I am sharing the [...]
