These cookies are a super quick and super tasty snack to make on a weekday or weekend - I am somewhat obsessed with tahini in case you haven't guessed, and these cookies feature tahini as a key ingredient! I hope you enjoy them as much as I did - let's bake! Recipe (Makes 10 Cookies) … Continue reading Hazelnut Tahini Cookies
Pesto. Yum. There are MANY different variations on the classic 'pine nuts and parmesan cheese' pesto recipe, but when given a jar of nutritional yeast flakes recently, I wanted to get creative with recipes using it! As you guys know, I consider myself 'plant-focused' in terms of how I eat, and I love trying vegetarian … Continue reading Vegan Green Basil Almond Pesto
Tins of tuna are definitely a regular feature in my weekly shop - as is tinned mackerel and salmon! I'm a big fish fan, and of course I much prefer fresh fish where possible. But having the tinned variety in the cupboard is so handy for a protein packed boost to any salad or sambo. … Continue reading Spicy Tuna Broccoli Burgers
Summers in my house mean many things, but one food-related regular feature is a solid BBQ style dinner. Recently, I decided it was high time to try my hand at a homemade side dish I've been meaning to take on for ages - potato salad! Now, I'm not gonna slam store bough potato salads here, … Continue reading Pretty in Pink Potato Salad
This was a recipe I had been meaning to try for AGES guys, so when tasked with cooking for the family recently I figured it was high time to give it a go! I absolutely love chili, both meat and vegetarian friendly versions, so I've included both options here with lean beef mince and kidney … Continue reading Spicy Beef Chili Stuffed Peppers
While in London this year, I had an absolutely gorgeous Peruvian style dinner at a spot called Ceviche in Shoreditch. I'm not a dessert girl really - I much prefer starters and main courses when eating out, but every part of the menu in this place caught my eye and made my mouth water. I … Continue reading Berry & Chia Pudding
A very simple chickpea smash, ideal for popping onto toast or adding to salads for extra plant protein goodness! Recipe (Serves 3) Ingredients 1 tsp paprika 2 tbsp honey 2 tbsp natural or greek yoghurt 1 x 400g tin of chickpeas, drained and rinsed Method This a VERY simple recipe. Pop the chickpeas into a … Continue reading Sweet Chickpea Paprika Smash
We've seen a LOT of different recipes out there for energy balls - and while I enjoy those that are date-based occasionally, I find them pretty faffy to make and sometimes just a bit too sweet for my tastebuds. So, this latest recipe is energy balls yes, but with a twist - based on oats, … Continue reading Dark Chocolate Oat Energy Balls
This recipe is already one of my favourites for a snack solution, and it actually came from my needing to bake to distract myself from discomfort after having one of my wisdom teeth out last week. Inspired by my previous recipes using bananas in baking (plus they're amazing on their own of course!) I decided … Continue reading Strawberry Banana Bites
The veggie burger mission continues! This time round, we're using two of my favourite ingredients for any meal - chickpeas and beetroot! These burgers are super simple to make, delicious, and can be batch made and stored for a few lunches in a busy week! I love adding them to salads to add an extra … Continue reading Beetroot Chickpea Burgers
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