Eat food you love that loves you back
When I first changed to a whole-food plant-based diet, I thought lasagne would be off the menu for good. With that rich, meaty ‘red’ sauce and decadent creamy ‘white’ sauce, I couldn’t see how that could be replicated to taste just as good. But I tried! Continue reading “Lentil lasagne”
Out of all the recipes I have in my files (and there are A LOT of them!), there are a select few that come under the heading of “really useful”. That doesn’t mean the others are no good. Continue reading “Tasty lentil ragu”
If like me you enjoy a hot breakfast with a higher plant protein content in the morning but don’t want to eat scrambled tofu every day (even though it is delicious), then this chickpea breakfast hash might just be the meal you’ve been looking for. Continue reading “Breakfast chickpea hash”
As we come up to the Easter holidays, I wanted to share this impressive dish with you in case you were looking for something special to create. I have to confess this is the longest recipe with the most elements I’ve shared so far. Don’t be scared though! It may look complicated, but once broken down into segments, it’s not as difficult as it might look on first glance. Honest 😉 Continue reading “Layered Rainbow Pie”
One of the criticisms directed towards proponents of a whole-food plant-based diet is that it’s elitist, too expensive for people on lower incomes with limited access to fresh produce. Continue reading “Millet ‘risotto’”
Raita is a very under rated dish – that’s my opinion anyway! In the UK, my experience of raita came from the local curry house – usually thinned down yogurt with added salt and maybe a few watery chunks of cucumber. Continue reading “Dairy-free raita”
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”
With the weather so wild and windy at the moment, it’s great to have some tasty comfort foods to help stay warm and cosy. This delicious bake is easy to make, is totally satisfying as well as packed full with healthful nutrients including a good dose of plant-based protein. Continue reading “Millet and vegetable bake”
What to have for a Sunday (or Christmas) roast? This is a question I get asked a lot, particularly if a) you’re allergic to nuts or b) you’re just a bit board with nut roast! Continue reading “Lentil, sweet potato and shiitake mushroom loaf”
If you fancy something a little different, this yummy soup could be the thing. It’s packed full of gut-loving fibre and has a subtle savoury flavour. You could even pimp it up with some chopped chestnuts for a seasonal twist. Continue reading “Leek and celeriac soup”