A Gathering of Veggie Deliciousness!
Gingerbread Madeleines Prep time: 10 mins Cook time: 10 mins Total time: 20 mins Serves: 24 These fragrant madeleines fill the kitchen with the most beautiful aroma as they bake, and are just the thing to munch on while you unwrap gifts. Even better the batter can be made the night before and refrigerated, and…
Broad bean tarts with mascarpone and ricotta Prep time: 20 mins Cook time: 15 mins Total time: 35 mins Serves: 8 Flaky golden pastry squares are topped with a gloriously creamy broad bean, lemon, mint, mascarpone and ricotta filling. Simple, easy and scrumptious. Ingredients 4 sheets of frozen puff pastry, thawed 1 egg, beaten (optional)…
Mushroom and Quinoa San Choi Bao Prep time: 15 mins Cook time: 15 mins Total time: 30 mins Serves: 3 – 4 Wrapped in crisp baby cos (gem) lettuce leaves, this vegetarian san choi bao is substantial and yet light and refreshing all at the same time. Ingredients 1 tbs peanut oil 2 garlic cloves,…
Vegan chocolate cake with vegan chocolate ganache Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: 8 – 12 If you’re looking for a vegan chocolate cake recipe this dark, rich and utterly delicious vegan chocolate cake is the BEST you will find! Oh, and it is super easy too! Ingredients 2 cups (275g) plain (all purpose)…
Maple Cinnamon Granola Prep time: 10 mins Cook time: 60 mins Total time: 1 hour 10 mins Serves: This Maple Cinnamon Granola is a variation of my Honey Nut Granola. Packed with oats, nuts, seeds and the fragrant sweetness of maple syrup, it’s delicious, healthy and a wonderful way to start the day. Ingredients 2…
Roasted Moroccan Carrot Salad with chickpeas Prep time: 25 mins Cook time: 30 mins Total time: 55 mins Serves: 2 as a main or 4 as a side dish. The sweetness of the roasted carrots and onions in this salad contrast beautifully here with the tangy yoghurt and sharp mouth-puckering goodness of the pomegranate molasses….
Blueberry and Earl Grey Tea Cake Prep time: 30 mins Cook time: 1 hour Total time: 1 hour 30 mins Serves: Serve dusted with icing (confectioners) sugar and fresh blueberries, along with a dollop of cream or thick creamy yoghurt for a decadent afternoon treat. Ingredients 150g (2/3 cup) unsalted butter 1 heaped tsp Earl…
Lamington Eclairs Prep time: 60 mins Cook time: 40 mins Total time: 1 hour 40 mins Serves: 14 Despite the fact I’d never made eclairs, before I wasn’t perturbed. In fact, I love the challenge of making something for the first time, and learning a new skill. Ingredients CHOUX PASTRY: 75g (1/3 cup) butter, roughly…
Egyptian Beetroot Dip Prep time: Cook time: 60 mins Total time: Serves: 4-6 Dips are a great way to get over vegetable phobias. I think in a way they are less threatening than the vegetable, whole. That is if vegetables could be considered threatening. Ingredients 2 large beetroots, scrubbed and stalks trimmed 4 cloves of…
Caramelised White Chocolate No Churn Ice Cream Prep time: 30 minutes Cook time: 60 minutes Total time: 1 hour 30 mins Serves: For the ice cream base I’ve gone with a no churn variety, because I know many of you don’t have ice cream machines, and because I’d been meaning to try making a no…
Peach and Blueberry Brioche Tart Prep time: 30 minutes Cook time: 20 minutes Total time: 50 minutes Serves: 3 Brioche is a beautiful and golden egg and butter enriched bread, which is commonly found in loaf form or brioche à tête (Parisian brioche) form. For my Peach and Blueberry Brioche tart the dough is flattened…
Edamame salad with lychee, coriander, mint & rice noodles Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: It’s fresh, fast, and light, making it perfect for those hot sticky summer nights when the last thing you feel like doing is slaving away in a hot kitchen. It also makes a great healthy lunch too! Ingredients 150g…