Split pea soup ~ simple & smokey
Split pea soup is a weekly staple in our house and usually turns up on the weekends feeding hungry boys post soccer match. Everyone likes the smokey flavour. Green split peas are cheap and full of healthy plant proteins, carbs, fibre and iron. The smokey flavour is what makes it. It’s kinda like pea and […]
How to turn your kitchen into a power-plant
Attending a vegan cooking class is a great way to upskill and keep inspired on your plant-based journey. What’s the recipe? Take 1 enthusiastic foodie + 1 Masterchef add people keen to learn more about the ‘why’ and ‘how’ of eating a plant-based diet, mix them up in a gorgeous kitchen, garnish with an outstanding […]
Savoury porcini tarts
It’s kinda hard to find a savoury vegan tart when you’re out and about. Pies yes, tarts not so much. There’s something seriously comforting about a small, hot savoury tartlet bursting with flavour, paired up with a sweet chutney, a rainy day and a good book. Luckily they’re not difficult to make or adapt to your old […]
Beet and walnut lentil salad
I love a dish that gets piled onto a big plate, drizzled with an exquisite dressing and served. Dinner is done! Pairing up protein powered lentils + omega rich walnuts + nutrient packed beetroot delivers one heck of a healthy meal. Don’t be shy to heat up the leftovers and pile on toast for a […]
Tell yourself something good
Have you heard the story of the grandfather in the supermarket with the screaming toddler? All the way around the shop he was quietly saying: “There there William, everything will be alright” “You’re doing great” “We’re nearly finished”. His voice was soothing and calm as he moved from aisle to aisle. His grandson wailing and flailing […]
Sensational strawberry avocado salad
This is summer celebration in a salad. Combining mellow, sweet, savoury, toasted and aromatic flavours this salad packs a full bodied visual and taste experience. Ingredients 1 punnet strawberries, sliced1 avocado, diced½ punnet cherry tomatoes, halvedFresh mint or basil, finely chopped1/3 cup balsamic vinegar1 tsp extra virgin olive oilSalt and pepperToasted sesame seeds Method In […]
Crowd pleasing sushi salad
This deconstructed sushi salad is where you get to throw all your favourite sushi inners into one big delicious salad and drench it in a spectacular gingery sauce. A big hearty salad is a great dish to take to social events where you suspect vegan dishes might be on the low side. This salad goes a […]
Chewy chickpea cookies
I’m loving these high protein gluten-free cookies. They’re super easy to make, great for the lunch box and perfect for a mid morning cuppa. Warning: eating only one is a little tricky. The chia seeds act as an egg substitute bringing essential omegas and slow release energy, whilst also being another source of protein. But […]
Vegan sour cream
This creamy vegan sour cream is all kinds of awesome. It literally blows people away with it’s uncanny resemblance and, I think, superior taste to traditional sour cream (in fact I can’t really remember what it tasted like!). But this version is so handy for blobbing on top of chilli beans or a baked potato […]
Iron-rich truffles kids will love
And mums and dads! Here we combine iron rich foods – prunes, walnuts, raw cacao, pumpkin seed butter + dates – for a power packed nutritious snack. Serve these with a blueberry smoothie and you’ve got the important vit C to aid the iron absorption. Pumpkin seed butter is my new best friend. It’s full of […]