I made this fancy-looking Tiramisu with my 11-year old neighbour, Chloé. Well actually, she made it. She is Belgian and so we followed a French recipe. That may sound like I can follow French recipes which would be terribly misleading. She followed the recipe and I read the pictures. Yes, this beauty of a French…
Recipes
Cauliflower and Chickpea Vegan Tikka Masala
This Vegan Tikka Masala with cauliflowers and chickpeas is a healthy yet scrumptious meal packed with protein, fibre and nutrients, but also, it’s flavour is rich and oh-so-spicy. It really does leave you feeling happy to be Vegan, even if it’s only for one meal! It is a great meatless Monday recipe as the prep…
Warm Butternut and Beetroot Salad with Balsamic Reduction
A tasty side to a meat dish or a healthy vegan meal, this Warm Butternut and Beetroot Salad with Balsamic Reduction is hearty and wholesome. Slow roasted vegetables with microgreens, toasted pecan nuts and a dash of Balsamic Vinegar is the ultimate simple meal for the soul. Especially with the slightly browned part of the…
Vegan Coleslaw
You’re probably thinking how on earth do you make a Vegan coleslaw? No Mayonnaise? I thought the exact same thing but let me tell you, this coleslaw is simply delicious. Instead of mayonnaise, we use a creamy cashew nut dressing with all sorts of sweet and tangy ingredients. Eating coleslaw has never been more exciting!!…
Hummus and Chickpea Salad Dip
This delicious platter of hummus and chickpeas, loaded with salad, is one of my favourite dishes for entertaining – and it’s perfect for vegans too! Firstly, it looks so pretty and secondly it’s completely and utterly moreish. It feeds 4-6 adults as a starter / appetiser and I highly recommend it for your next book…
Roasted Butternut and Red Pepper Soup
You may tell from the number of soup recipes on this website, that I really enjoy the idea of nutritious liquid in a bowl (or cup in this case). The toasted and buttered piece of ciabatta may also play a role in my soup-loving ways, for what is a soup without something to dunk in…
Easy Vegan Chocolate Mousse
I’m all for tiny ingredient lists and this vegan chocolate mousse recipe ticks that box! With only 3 ingredients plus another two for decorations (pistachios and rose petals), this recipe is all kinds of happiness. We’re blending Medjool dates (for sweetness), with 99% Lindt chocolate or 100% cacao (chocolate flavour) and almond milk for creaminess….
Macaroni Cheese
A delightfully easy Macaroni Cheese recipe that you can whip up with basic pantry and fridge staples, with the option of adding extra tasty ingredients to maximise on flavour. The cheese sauce is the heart of this Macaroni Cheese recipe and if you have never made a cheese sauce before, never fear because I have…
Spicy Romesco Pasta
Introducing this delightful vegan pasta recipe with all sorts of twisty, tangy, heavenly flavours. Say hello to ~ Spicy Romesco Pasta. What I love about this recipe is the part where it says, “throw all sauce ingredients into the blender”. It has a magical ring to it and you know the evening is off to…
Easy Vegetarian Lasagne
As part of my family’s effort to eat less meat, I have been trying out all sorts of vegetarian and vegan meals. Not the easiest project however! Trying to make meals that are vegetarian / vegan which are also kid-friendly sends a bead or two of sweat down my forehead, far too regularly. It is…