Eat food you love that loves you back
One of the main objections I hear from people about moving to a whole-food plant-based diet is that they don’t have time to cook from scratch every day. Or, if they have a chronic health condition like an autoimmune disease, they don’t have the energy due to fatigue. These are both real problems for many people. Creating healthy, nourishing meals doesn’t have to be complicated though. Continue reading “Mediterranean lentils with charred asparagus”
One of the objections I regularly hear from people struggling to eat a whole food plant based diet is about time. Continue reading “Easy Spanish chickpeas”
Salad mid-winter may seem an odd choice but it’s surprising how many seasonal vegetables around at this time of year are delicious raw. Continue reading “Roast sweet potato and kale salad”
There’s a few distinct flavours that I associate with Christmas. Warming spices of course, creamy Bailey’s (or now my version of it) and crispy Bubble and Squeak. And there’s another one – Terry’s Chocolate Orange, even though I haven’t eaten one for years! Continue reading “Chocolate orange mousse”
Is so easy to get stuck in a boring cycle of easy weekday meals. When you’re lacking in time and inspiration, sticking to the safe, go-to recipes might be the easiest option, Continue reading “Quick dinner tempeh with leeks and Brussel sprouts”
Are you a sweet or savoury person? I’m definitely sweet – my eyes are always drawn to the dessert section of a menu before looking elsewhere. Since going whole-food plant-based, it’s more of a quick ‘just in case there’s something’ glance. Continue reading “Fruity yoghurt crunch”
There are so many delicious seasonal vegetables in summer and early autumn. When young and tender, they’re perfect in salads for hot, sultry days. But being the UK, good summer weather is not always/often guaranteed. So what to do with all that lovely veg? Continue reading “Roasted summer vegetable tray bake”
Granola is often touted as a ‘healthy’ breakfast option. And with it’s oat base, wholegrains, nuts, seeds and dried fruit, it definitely looks like a fantastic option. However, there’s a downside. Continue reading “Tasty oil-free granola”
When we visited Athens earlier this year, I had a sudden craving for feta cheese. I used to love eating this sharp, salty and creamy cheese. It always transformed a dull collection of ingredients into a tasty delight. Continue reading “Vegan ‘feta cheese’”
I’m not generally a fan of really cold food, especially for breakfast. But when it’s mid-summer and hot outside (hopefully!), a tasty, colourful smoothie bowl is the ideal start to the day. Continue reading “Green smoothie bowl”
