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”
Whenever the weather improves and the sun starts to shine once more, there’s always one dish I yearn for – quiche. To me, its synonymous with picnics and tasty suppers with salad piled high on the side. Continue reading “Asparagus quiche with quinoa crust”
It’s almost that time of year again – asparagus season. Probably my favourite season of the year! Officially running from 23rd April to 23rd June, the UK crop of these super tasty stems can be found in shops and markets around the country. Continue reading “Asparagus and pea pasta sauce”
We’re right in the middle of asparagus season here in the UK, so I’m taking every opportunity to fill up with these super tasty stems. But it’s not just taste that makes asparagus such an amazing seasonal treat – each stem is packed full of fabulous phytonutrients and fibre that benefit the gut and body as well as the taste-buds (this old blog post tells you more) Continue reading “Filling warm asparagus and potato salad”
As anyone who has been to one of my supper clubs or eaten at my house at this time of year, I am just a little obsessed with asparagus. Packed full of wonderful nutrients and super-healthy fibre (see http://thesensitivefoodiekitchen.com/asparagood/ for more info), it’s one of my favourite vegetables that I try to eat as much as possible – but only when it’s in season. Fresh asparagus that has travelled thousands of miles in a aeroplane is too costly (for the environment). And is something as pleasurable if you can have it all the time? Continue reading “Asparagus and slow roasted tomato salad”
Sometimes I feel really sorry for my friends who come to dinner, as they end up being guinea pigs for new recipe ideas or dishes, although I try to be careful not to scare anyone too much! Having invited a couple over recently, I found my mind wandering off on a creative menu tangent as I know they are quite up for trying different things. Continue reading “Aquafaba asparagus and pea savoury mousse”
Sometimes, the simple things are the best, particularly when it comes to food. Fresh, undiluted and natural flavours beat anything that’s been highly processed or manufactured. And of course, nutritionally speaking, whole and complete provides a wonderful range of minerals, vitamins and phytonutrients that our bodies need, not just to stay healthy, but to positively glow with energy and vitality. Continue reading “New potato, asparagus and spinach salad”
Seasonal food is a hot topic; should we only buy what’s available locally to reduce the environmental impact of transporting food around the world? Continue reading “Asparagood!”
