Quinoa (pronounced keen-wah) is thought to have originated with Incan cultures thousands of years ago in the likes of Peru, Chile and Bolivia. It comes in all sorts of different colours and there are now strains that grow successfully in temperate climates like Britain, giving this ancient crop much more potential as a sustainable crop. Quinoa [...]
This easy vegan seed burger or patty is so versatile and can be made with a myriad of different ingredients. In today's recipe, I am sharing one of my all-time favourites that I created at least 20 years ago. These vegan sunflower seed burgers have been tried and test loved by my family, friends [...]
You can find the Scottish oatcakes recipe below. To learn some interesting oatcake facts then read this bit first... Oatcakes were an alternative to bread in Scotland for centuries, and, are still very much enjoyed there. Oats are one of the only grains that grow in Northern parts of Scotland, so it makes perfect sense [...]
Hands up who loves pakora? OK hands up who wants baked pakora? Pakora is a traditional Indian fritter made with vegetables that are coated with a crispy batter. Usually deep-fried, they are also known as pakoda, pakodi and bhaji and are served as a snack or appetizer along with a dipping sauce or chutney. Enjoying [...]
Tacos are awesome traditional Mexican food, made with a shell of ground corn. Today, that is what I am getting excited about here in my kitchen because I've created the most delectably delicious 'Kind Earth Kitchen' version of these little beauties. We are talking black bean tacos that taste divine! I think you will love [...]
Once upon a time, I thought it would be fun to make spring rolls. Naturally, as common sense would have it, I followed the instructions on the rice paper wrap packet. Pretty simple you would think. Nope, actually, it was not. They were a bit hit and miss. More often than not the instructions would [...]
In this article, I am going to show you the easiest way to make sauerkraut in a jar. If you follow the step-by-step instructions it should work for you like a dream! What is sauerkraut? Sauerkraut is essentially finely shredded cabbage that has been allowed to ferment with naturally occurring lactic acid ‘friendly’ bacteria. I [...]
Brussel sprouts - either you love 'em or you don't. I absolutely adore earthy greens in abundance and quite honestly, can just eat a whole plate full of them. So it only seems fitting that I share a recipe here for anyone wondering about roasting them. You can, of course, steam them too - a superbly [...]
This is my go-to chutney! This fresh mango chutney recipe is by far my absolute favourite. It is designed to be served fresh and eaten within a week. You can also freeze it into portions and keep it for up to six months. This version is sweet (but not too sweet) with a warming spicy [...]
This easy gluten-free gravy just works - it's a real hit and it is very easy to make. You simply need water, onion powder, tamari (or shoyu) and onion powder. Wave a little magic and you are done haha. Well almost! Whilst it can be such a beautiful and inspiring experience to spend time in [...]
