Eat food you love that loves you back
Looking out of the window as I write, it’s hard to believe it’s Spring. The rain is hammering down, blown into the window by the ferocious wind and it’s so dull outside I need the lights on inside, even midday. Even though the rain is still needed, it’s pretty miserable! It’s days like this I like to eat food that reminds me the sun will shine again . This lovely salad does just that. Continue reading “Broad bean and sun-dried tomato salad”
Get a little bit of summer any time of the year with this sweet and sharp dressing for salad. I particularly like this with beetroot, walnut and sharp leaves, although it works with any salad you might enjoy. Continue reading “Elderflower salad dressing”
The courgette glut continues! It’s amazing how quickly they grow, seemingly able to transform from fledgling to enormous beast over night! They taste so good, fresh and grown without chemicals. We’re not bored of them – yet! Continue reading “Courgette, carrot and kohlrabi salad”
One of the most common questions I get asked by people trying to move to a more whole-food plant-based diet is “What do I have for lunch?”. It’s particularly challenging for people who are avoiding gluten due to an intolerance or chronic health problem. It’s not so easy to rely on a sandwich or other bread option. Continue reading “Wholesome rice salad”
When people discover that I eat a whole-food plant-based diet, there are a number of questions that I can almost guarantee will get asked. If you too are on a plant-based journey you will be familiar with them! Continue reading “Quick chickpea salad”
I’m a big fan of carrots. And of rainbow eating. So you can imagine how excited I get when I find rainbow carrots! I’m like a kid in a sweet shop, much to the embarrassment of whoever I’m with. Sometimes hard to find in mainstream supermarkets (although I have noticed them appearing more, along with a premium price), they seem to be easier to find at farmers markets and farm shops. Or even better, try and grow your own – they’ll taste so good! Continue reading “Rainbow roasted carrot and thyme salad”
Parsnips are an essential part of our family Christmas dinner. They’re sweet and creamy and just utterly delicious simply boiled or roasted. But sometimes you might want something a little more fancy. So for day 13 of my Sensitive Foodie Advent Calendar, here’s a warm roasted parsnip salad for you to try out. Continue reading “Roasted maple parsnip salad”
It is Gingerbread House Day today, so of course the recipe for day 12 of my Sensitive Foodie Advent Calendar is gingerbread. Continue reading “Gingerbread”
It’s Day 2 of the Sensitive Foodie Advent calendar. Today I have a simple vegetable dish that can be eaten hot as a side or cold as a salad, useful if you are going to a pot-luck and need to take a dish. Continue reading “Roasted squash, red onion and Brussel sprouts”
Figs are a fruit I used to despise! But I vividly remember the day I changed my mind. We were on a family holiday in the Algarve and the owner of the villa brought us a plate of freshly picked figs from their tree. I wouldn’t try them. But after the others exclaimed how delicious they were I couldn’t resist just a little try. Which turned into enjoying a feast of figs – they were truly amazing! Continue reading “Warm roasted fig and rocket salad”