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Vegetable Steam-Through
Throwing brown rice or quinoa in the rice cooker first thing can be a great basis for nutritious throw-together meals for later in the day. It could turn into anything: salad, a vege steam-through or form the basis for burgers. In any case it feels good to have the foundation of a dish on the […]
Gluten-free fast food that’s healthy
Time stealers. They have a habit of turning up at the end of the week. And they steal more than time. They steal energy, motivation, and that I’m-never-eating-crap-food-again intention from earlier in the week. It’s in these moments that something quick and delicious can divert your longing for a fast food fix. We’re a bit […]
How to make egg-free gluten-free fritters
I have to confess. Egg-based dishes like fritters and omelettes were a favourite fall back for impromptu brunches and quick Sunday night dinners. Convenient. Tasty. Adaptable. But fritters without eggs? Thankfully there’s an alternative that boasts protein without the cholesterol. Chickpea flour. Other cultures have been on to this, like, forever. And the super big […]
Pasta stuffed with cashew basil cream
Rich, creamy and nutritious, these shells will be gracing our Christmas table this year. They feel a little bit fancy, a little bit decadent and are easy to assemble. A serving of 2-3 stuffed shells is ample when served with salads and vegetable sides. You will need: Big pasta shells 2 jars of pasta sauce […]
Beetroot dip
In your armory of healthy vegan recipes this has to be in it. In a word: stunning. It goes something like this: Cook a couple of beets until soft. Toast a sprinkle of cumin seeds in a dry pan until the aroma is released ~1 min. Grind seeds. Place beets & cumin in food processor […]
8 ingredients you usually throw out but shouldn’t
It’s no more “off with your skin and out you go!” Your relationship with vegetable waste is about to deepen. Vegetable stock is the ever versatile ingredient that will add depth to your soups and sauces. And you can easily make your own. Collect vegetable trimmings into a container in your fridge and you’ll soon […]
Late Summer Quinoa Salad
I love the blend of fresh and baked vegetables combined with spices and fresh herbs. Steam baking the root veges keeps the health-o-meter way up high and who’s missing the oil when it tastes this good! Serve either warm or cold. 1 cup of quinoa, rinsed (I use red coz it’s pretty) 2 cups of […]
Nut burgers
I’m all in favour of picnic dinners and these burgers are as good as the view. A handful each of; Cashew nuts, Peanuts, Almonds, Walnuts, Brazils…(a combination of three or whatever you fancy.) Leave in a bowl just covered with warm water for half an hour or more. Drain and put into a food processor […]
Beans in Paprika Sauce
Need hearty, tasty, impressive? This little number does all that and comes together in a flash. Combine with Moroccan couscous or any favourite grain and fresh greens. The smoked paprika is the clincher – make sure you have some. 1 large onion, diced 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 red capsicum, diced 1/2 C vegetable stock […]
Taking the oil out of your food
I know the whole ‘no processed oils thing’ is enough to push an aspiring plant-based cook to the edge of what they can cope with. “No meat, no eggs, no cheese and now you’re telling me no oil!!” If you’re on the path of eating only plants you’re already reaping the benefits of reducing the […]