Soup
Creamy Cauliflower Soup
The secret to this soup is the celery. And the stock. Actually it’s both. If you make your own stock using celery leaves all the better. But a low-salt vege stock cube will suffice if you haven’t the time. Buy organic celery from your farmers market. The flavour will be a gazillion times better and […]
Cauliflower Bisque with Mushrooms & Thyme
Cauliflower bisque is taken to new heights with the addition of mushrooms. This is a rich soup. Super creamy & super satisfying. It’s comfort food 101 and an appealing way to get kids eating cauliflower. What makes it creamy? There are a few techniques that create a creamy taste & feel in the plant-based realm. […]
Mexican Bean Soup with Crispy Tortilla Chips
Mexican soup combines all my favourite ingredients in one hearty, spicy bowl. Cooking your own beans from scratch is the ultimate satisfaction. It just takes a little forethought and there are so many things you can do with them – soup, chili, salads, dips. Cans are fine too but let me run through how to […]
Black eyed Beans with Smoky Southern flavours: slow cooked
Cooking black-eyed beans or any dry beans from scratch can seem like a chore. But with a little forethought and a slow cooker it’s super easy! Taking the time to soak, cook, salt & steep has them literally melt off the spoon. Start a few days before you want to serve them. I generally soak […]
Vegan Chowder with Fennel, Leek & Potato
This fragrant vegan chowder gives any version of chowder a run for its money. It’s rich n’ creamy and full of flavour. On first tasting it was declared “best soup ever” by my Austrian soup lover. He says that a lot! To make an oil-free version leave out the oil and go straight to adding […]