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Pea, Avocado and Kale Soup – Vibrantly Delicious and Vegan!
So easy to prepare. A warming, nourishing bowl of green goodness Beautiful flavours combine with awesome nutrition to make a keeper of a recipe! The avocado here gives a lovely plant-based creaminess. This recipe is fuss-free and versatile. The soup is delicious as it is, but if you’d like to add spices […]
Vegan on the Road – Walking the Portuguese Camino de Santiago, Spain (Pt. 1)
“Camino! Camino!!” We made it! Jane and I completed the Camino Portuguese this summer and would like to share with you our experience of being pilgrims; our pictures, the food we ate and the challenges we faced. There is way too much to say in one blog post, so there will be a few. Looking […]
Smoky Beets, Red Pepper and Chipotle Soup
Get a little spicy, plus a little smoky this autumn! This is a radiant soup filled with delicious flavours and fresh, seasonal produce. Lots of beetroot and red peppers, this is exactly what I want to be eating right now. It’s adding a vibrant slice of Mexico to your autumn and all you’ll need are […]
Egyptian Summer Mezze – Tomato & Cumin Chickpeas
Have you tried Egyptian food? This is the ideal recipe to start. Many people ask for quick and easy recipes that are tasty, nutritious and something that can be rustled up without fuss. Here we are! This an ideal summer dish, light and good to go for a picnic twist, it can be eaten hot […]
Watermelon Gazpacho – Cooling, Raw, Vegan, Delicious!
Cooling Watermelon Gazpacho – Vegan Chill out! It’s getting to that time of year when we need something cooling and delicious. We’re in Spain right now and this is exactly what we feel like, everyday, all day. This is something like the classic zingy gazpacho given a twist of fruity sweetness with the watermelon and […]
Fully Loaded Nachos with Columbian Frijoles Rojos
Fully Loaded Nachos (Vegan, Gluten-free) Easter’s here! Any reason to celebrate and feast right! These nachos are maybe how they’d celebrate in Bogota or Cartagena? Let us know in the comments if you’re in Columbia! This is a celebration on a plate! These nachos are fully loaded with all the goodies we know and love […]
Chipotle & Cashew Queso Dip
Vegan Cashew Queso – Get Dippin’!! Treat your nachos/ tortilla/ enchilladas (anything you fancy really) to this creamy, smoky queso! This is a classic tex mex style dip gone vegan, it has a lovely thick texture that clings to your nachos and it’s a load healthier too. Chilli con Queso (basically cheese plus chillies) is […]
Dark Chocolate & Chilli Brownies – Vegan & Gluten-free
Chocolate & Chilli Brownies – Gluten-free and Vegan An interesting twist on a classic chocolate brownie, made with black beans and given a lift with a little chilli and coffee kick! Please don’t be put off by the whole bean thing, give them a go. You would never be able to tell and these brownies […]
Aubergine & Fava Bean Fatteh, Tahini Yoghurt & Pine Nuts – Lebanese Party Food!
Fatteh (Fette) – Lebanese Aubergine & Fava Beans, Tahini Yoghurt and Pine Nuts I love this dish! This is party food really, or the best snack you’ve ever encountered. I can see this on a big platter being tucked in by curious guests soon to be tongue tied in a good way. There are so […]
BBQ Pulled Jackfruit – My twist on the vegan classic
BBQ Pulled Jackfruit – Vegan Pulled Pork Here’s my twist on a vegan classic! Pulled jackfruit is all about that texture and when cooked like this, gives all the crispy, caramelised happiness that pulled pork can. You decide what to serve it with, but I love it with a little more BBQ sauce (find my […]
Pickled Jalapenos – Easy & Quick Way to Pickle
This is a legendary way to spice up your winter burgers, burritos or pizza (?!) plus homemade pickled jalapenos are way, way better than shop bought. When not pickled, I even like ’em in a smoothie, something like kale, banana and apple, is awesome with a few slices of jalapeno, great also paired with pineapple. […]
Black Bean and Cacao Mole with Smoky Bacon – Vegan
Smoky Cashew & Black Bean Mole with Tofu Bacon (Vegan) Mole sauce is such a Mexican classic! A full-on fiesta of flavours; spices, chilli, smoky chipotle, creamy black beans, chocolate and here I’ve added some cashew butter instead of the traditional peanuts. These beans are quite a mouthful! Spicy, chilli, creamy with a tickle […]
Dulce de Leche de Coco – Vegan Dulce de Leche
Vegan Dulce de Leche This is a very simple recipe for vegan dulce de leche. I love the coconut flavour here, it adds something to the classic recipe. It’s a treat that keeps well in the fridge and is really versatile. I hear that in Puerto Rico they make DDL with coconut milk, so this […]
Peace & Parsnips coming to the USA soon!!! Adventurous Vegan Cooking For Everyone – Reviews + release date
Not long now!!:) It’s been over a year since Peace & Parsnips was released in the UK and now its off for an adventure over in the USA! How cool!! It will be published on 31st May and I’ve just had a peek at an advanced copy of the U.S. edition and its looking totally awesome! […]
Chickpea, Date and Potato Tagine
Chickpea, Date and Potato Tagine Tagine is a great summer time staple, a light stew with lovely spice and hints of sweetness from the dates. The perfect place for brilliant seasonal vegetables, a straightforward and ideal addition to your mid week special board! In Morocco, tagines are a showcase for the amazing local produce. The […]
Mexican Toasted Corn & Mushroom Omelette with Avocado & Tomato Salsa (Vegan)
Mexican Toasted Corn & Mushroom Omelette with Avocado & Tomato Salsa Vegan omelettes are delicious and simple to prepare. A very tasty day-starter especially when boasting smoky chipotle, mushroom, toasted sweetcorn and a lively salsa. The flavours of Mexico mirror Mexican culture; diverse and vibrant, fresh and intense. There are many ways to make […]
Italian Style Cannellini Beans with Pickled Chillies and Basil Oil
Italian Style Cannellini Beans with Pickled Chillies and Basil Oil Jane and I have been down at Whitstable at my sisters wedding bash. Laura and Paul were married on a beautiful beach in Cornwall, but this one was for all the family and other rabble! It was a wonderful time, a marquee in the back […]
Plantain Breakfast Burrito with Pico de Gallo
Here’s the perfect Saturday morning Burrito packed with colours and all the flavours we love from Mexico. If you can’t get your hands on a plantain, use potato instead and cook it for a little longer. I spent six months in Mexico quite a long time ago now, driving around from North to South. The […]
Spirulina – What is it and why we should all be munching it?
Spirulina, the funkiest of green powders on the block. Something Jane and I love dearly and take regularly to perk up our bodies and give us a super energy and health boost. We recently visited Auroville, Tamil Nadu, India. A community based on free expression, virtue and peace. Its actually a difficult place to explain […]
Raw Vegan Lasagne with Avocado and Lemon Ricotta (Gluten-free)
This is one of those dishes that really stands out. A dish that just makes perfect sense and falls into place perfectly on the plate and palate. All those yummy layers, one on top of another. Meat eaters beware! This is a ‘converter’, one fork-full and you’ll join the lighter side. A dish that dis spells […]
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