Courgette, Tomato and Olive Tian Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: Although it needs a bit of cooking time this is a dish which is simple to prepare and full of rich, deeply satisfying Provençal flavours. Serve with a simple, light salad. Ingredients 2 onions 4 cloves garlic 2 tbsp olive oil 1 tsp…
Tomato, Lentil and Tamarind Soup
Tomato, Lentil and Tamarind Soup Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: A stunningly good, substantial, powerful and restorative soup Ingredients 1 tsp cumin seeds 1 tsp black mustard seeds 1/2 tsp fenugreek seeds 1 tbsp dried curry leaves 100 g tamarind extract 2 fresh chillies 1 tsp sea salt 200 g fresh organic tomatoes…
Minestrone
Minestrone Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: This is truly my grandma’s minestrone recipe. Hearty and packed with delicious vegetables. Ingredients 1 can garbanzo beans (or red kidney beans), don’t drain 1 teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon garlic salt 1 clove garlic, pressed or minced ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper 1 tablespoon olive oil ¼…
Pecan Cream Cheese Pie
Pecan Cream Cheese Pie Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: The best of two desserts! A decadent cheesecake lines the bottom crust while a pecan layer makes up the top. Ingredients 1 unbaked pie shell Cream cheese layer: 8 ounces cream cheese ½ cup sugar 1 egg 1 teaspoon vanilla Pecan layer: 1½ cups…
Sauteed Mushrooms and Farro
Sauteed Mushrooms and Farro Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: 15 minutes Total time: 20 minutes Serves: 4 This simple recipe makes a comforting vegan/ vegetarian entree or a hearty side in only 20 minutes. Ingredients 1 c semipearled or quick cooking farro (I use Trader Joe’s 10-minute farro) 2 c low sodium vegetable broth…
Chocolate Muffins with Plums
Chocolate Muffins with Plums Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 20 minutes Total time: 30 minutes Serves: 12 These chocolate muffins are unbelievably moist but still fluffy and light in texture. Their intense chocolate flavor marries nicely with the slight tartness of the juicy plums. Ingredients 1 tablespoon (14g) chia seeds + 1/4 cup (60ml)…
Pumpkin Yogurt
Pumpkin Yogurt Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: 1 With maple syrup and warming spices like nutmeg and cinnamon, this delicious and healthy breakfast comes together in about one minute. It’s the perfect start to the day. Ingredients 2/3 cup plain nonfat yogurt 3 tablespoons canned pumpkin 1 tablespoon maple syrup 1/4 teaspoon vanilla…
Go-To Spinach & Chickpea Curry
Go-To Spinach & Chickpea Curry Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: 35 minutes Total time: 35 minutes Serves: 4 This spinach & chickpea curry s the ultimate curry in a hurry, it comes together in 30 minutes and is packed with aromatic flavour. Ingredients 1 tbsp olive oil 1 large onion, peeled and thinly sliced…
Black Pepper & Sesame Stir Fried Noodles
Black Pepper & Sesame Stir Fried Noodles Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 15 minutes Total time: 25 minutes Serves: 4 These salty-sweet Black Pepper & Sesame Stir Fried Noodles are fresh, light and come together quickly for the perfect quick dinner! Ingredients For the Black Pepper Sauce: ½ tsp freshly ground black peppercorns 6…
Strawberry & Coconut Jarfai
Strawberry & Coconut Jarfai Prep time: 30 minutes Cook time: 0 minutes Total time: 30 minutes Serves: 2 This strawberry & coconut jarfait is a tasty solution to a healthy make-ahead breakfast! It is packed full of protein, whole grains and healthy fats. Ingredients For the strawberry chia compote: 2 cups frozen strawberries (1 10oz/280g…
Lentil Chili
Lentil Chili Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: 6 Delicious Vegetarian Chili – lentils add protein and texture Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 onion, chopped 1 red pepper, seeded, diced (½ inch) 6 cloves garlic, chopped 4 tablespoons chili powder 1 tablespoon oregano 2 teaspoons ground cumin A few grinds of black pepper…
French Onion Soup
French Onion Soup Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: Amazing Soup for the upcoming cold winter. Please enjoy, like and share!! Ingredients 6 Cups Red or Yellow Onions, diced 1/4 Cup Butter (use margarine to make vegan!) Salt/Pepper 2 tsp Herbs de Provence 1/2 Cup Port 6 Cups Mushroom Broth, separated (veggie broth would…