Salted Maple Walnut Brownies
I love salt and sweet together. Almost all of my desserts have at least a pinch of salt in them. It’s essential to bring out the flavour of chocolate and don’t get me started on salted caramel! I LOVE the stuff, but it’s hard to justify the quantities of butter and sugar… These caramelised walnuts […]
Spaghetti Bolognese
Who doesn’t know how to make a vegan spag bol? Well, quite a lot of people it seems, if the frequency with which I’ve had to give out this recipe over the years is anything to go by. So I’ve decided to make it truly public for once and all. Of course, like any good […]
Vegan Burger
‘Can you recommend a good vegan burger recipe?’ I’ve had this question so many times, it seemed time to put one up on the blog. This is a yummy, infinitely variable recipe that changes every time I make it, so feel free to experiment. The basic burger ingredients: protein (nuts and/or beans and/or tofu…) starch […]
Blueberry Chia Smoothie
I know that blueberries are absolutely amazing (masses of antioxidants, help reduce blood glucose levels and may even help to ward off Alzheimers and dementia). So I thought if I teamed them with my other favourite superfood, chia seeds (bucketloads of Omega 3 fatty acids, protein and iron), I would be on to a nutrition-packed winner. makes […]
Macadamia, Cauliflower and Tofu Risotto
Brown rice adds texture and flavour to this risotto, resulting in a more nutritious and very delicious alternative to regular risotto. You can use the risotto as a base for any flavour combination. Here I’ve roasted cauliflower and tofu in a sweet and spicy marinade, and added some tasty crunch with roasted macadamias. If you […]
Wild Greens Smoothie
Wild Greens You probably know that leafy green vegetables are really, really good for you, but did you know that the same goes for many wild greens, otherwise known as weeds? Grass, dandelion, nettles, soursops and clover – as well as many other wild plants – are full of protein, vitamins and minerals, and can […]
Seed Sprinkles
How do vegans get enough protein? Many plant foods are rich in protein such as nuts, seeds, beans, sprouts, quinoa and soy products, and other foods like whole wheat, peas and green leafy vegetables all contribute significant amounts of protein to the diet. It is always worth checking how much protein you need and tallying […]
Coffee and Walnut Cake
Make as a big layer cake, a slice big enough for a crowd, or cute cupcakes. Great flavour combination, quick and easy. Gluten-free option. Ingredients Cake 2 tablespoons (40 ml) espresso coffee, or coffee substitute such as Nature’s Cuppa or Barleycup, cooled 1 cup soy milk 1 tablespoon cider vinegar 1/3 cup rice bran or […]
Basic vegan sponge cake
This is a great all-purpose cake recipe which can be used for a layer cake or cupcakes. Ingredients 1 ½ cups plain flour ½ teaspoon bicarbonate of soda (baking soda) 1 teaspoon baking powder ½ teaspoon salt 1 cup soy milk 1 tablespoon cider vinegar 1/3 cup rice bran or sunflower oil 2/3 cup raw […]
Raw, Vegan, Sugar-Free Chocolate Cream Pie
This dessert is raw, vegan, sugar-free, carb-free, gluten-free – and yet….COMPLETELY, UTTERLY, DECADENTLY, DIVINELY DELICIOUS! I guarantee you will not feel even a little bit hard done by on your gluten, dairy or sugar-free diet once you have a mouthful of this pie. For more sugar-free tips, have a look at our Sugar-free section. Ingredients […]