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”
I love a traybake, especially during the week when time is short after a busy day. Chop up some veg, add some herbs or spice and bung it in the oven (or air fryer) to do its thing. Simples. Continue reading “Tofu, turmeric and cumin traybake”
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”
This is the time of year when I end up making comforting savoury bakes at the weekend. Served with roast potatoes and mashed root vegetables or seasonal greens, they always warm me up from the inside out. Nourishment for the body and soul. Continue reading “Lentil, millet and parsnip bake”
If you are looking for a fancy recipe to serve your guests over the holidays then this festive stuffed butternut squash might just be what you’ve been looking for. An impressive centre piece, it’s full of whole plant food goodness and perfect for meeting a mix of dietary needs. Continue reading “Festive stuffed butternut squash”
As much as I love nut roast, I do try to mix things up a bit during the holidays and create dishes that are just a little bit different to the norm. Continue reading “Chestnut and bean festive ring”
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”
It’s Sourdough September so I thought I would share my recipe for a yummy sourdough pizza base using excess sourdough starter (otherwise known as ‘discard’ which doesn’t sound as appetising!). Continue reading “Homemade sourdough pizza”
Sometimes I want to have something super tasty to eat, but don’t have the energy to spend in the kitchen creating it. I do have my list of go-to meals. But these can get a bit repetitive so it’s great to have something different for a change. Continue reading “Lentil and courgette balls in quick tomato sauce”
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”
