Many of the savory recipes in my cookbook call for the addition of veggie stock. Vegetable stock or broth adds another level of depth and flavor to just about any dish. Not all purchased broths are the same…they vary widely in quality and flavor. I am really picky about how my dishes taste, and my favorite so far is Organic Better than Bouillon Vegetable Base. So a few days ago, I…
I’m celebrating! Dry farmed tomatoes are at the peak of their season now and I can’t get enough of them. I eat them raw for snacks, slice them up for salads or bruschetta, or make heavenly tomato sauce out of them. Dry farmed tomatoes do fantastically well here on the central coast of California, due to the large amounts of rain we get in the fall and winter…and the bone…
It’s almost October, and to me means it will officially be pumpkin season! I’m a major fan of pumpkin; it tastes amazing and has so many health benefits. Today I’m sharing with you one of my easiest pumpkin recipes, a pumpkin smoothie! Benefits Pumpkin has 7 grams of fiber per cup. Fiber is excellent for your digestive system and helping you feel full to prevent weight gain. Pumpkin also contains…
Warning: these do not taste like pancakes. They taste like a Reese’s flavored cake (seriously). Thankfully these not only they taste like a Reese’s cake, but are also vegan, gluten-free, refined sugar free, and contain ingredients that are good for you! Benefits These chocolate peanut butter pancakes are made with my Gluten-Free Pancake batter as a base. This mix contains brown rice flour and almond flour, so this dessert-like breakfast…
When most people think of creamy sauces, they usually imagine dairy milk, yoghurt or cream as an essential ingredient for a lip-lickin’, smooth buttery result. Seldom do people imagine… erm, cauliflower! Having eaten a plant-based diet for the best part of 20 years, I’ve developed a real passion for finding out what new dishes I can whip of from the most random vegetables. It turns out that cauliflower, especially when…
Today I’m sharing with you one of my favorite salads that I make at least once a week. This is a fast recipe with only five ingredients! It takes ten minutes to prepare start to finish, and much faster when you get the hang of it and make it often. The photograph may not be as chic as the other recipes on my site, but it is seriously the best…
I’m always asked: “What is a good savory vegan breakfast item?” When I first made these vegan breakfast wraps, my goal was to create the ultimate savory and filling breakfast. These are both filling and savory! Just a heads up, this is NOT a fast recipe to make. Only make them if you’re not hungry (maybe first enjoy a pre-breakfast snack) and be prepared to spend some time in the…
Hummus is a delicious plant-based dip that first emerged from the middle east. With growing awareness of health and wellness it has rapidly gained popularity in other parts of the world too, (especially in our house!). In addition to regular hummus ingredients, my variation of the traditional version, brings in the tantalising sweetness of roasted sweet pepper. It gives an awesome combination of beneficial nutrients too… Sesame seeds (pureed –…
Nothing quite says Peru like ceviche. It’s quite common for Peruvians to eat ceviche for lunch on a hot day at the beach. So what is ceviche? Wikipedia describes ceviche as “a seafood dish popular in the coastal regions of the Americas, especially Central and South America. The dish is typically made from fresh raw fish cured in citrus juices, such as lemon or lime, and spiced with aji or chili peppers.”…
Next month I will be an Ironman, although my body will no doubt feel like an overcooked noodle. And I’ll do it as a vegan. Something I was told was impossible. Those people apparently don’t know me very well because the gauntlet was dropped and it was game-on. I’ll show them. In reality, it just takes a bit of research and planning ahead. Something vegans are accustomed to doing. Goodness,…
Just a few months ago, I opened the front door to my house as the sun was beginning to rise, stood in the doorway and gazed out for a moment with my hat, winter coat, gloves, scarf, snow boots on and shovel in hand, ready to tackle the 8 inches of newly fallen snow that covered the walkway, driveway and cars. The tree branches that no longer had leaves on…
I made this ultra-delicious soup recently, when I hardly had anything in the pantry. You probably know that feeling. When you have to go grocery shopping, but don’t feel like it…and you wonder how you can whip together something with what little items you have in your pantry and fridge. This soup is so hearty, it’s really more filling like a stew. Potatoes, lentils, garlic, carrot and onion, cooked together…
Guacamole is thought to have originated in Aztec, Mexico, evolving from whatever was available locally. Most people I know adore the rich, fatty, creaminess of avocado and feel delighted to see it show up at meal times. Avocados are laden with health benefits, so it is no wonder that they rank at the top of every discerning health seekers menu. I’ve written a whole article about the health benefits of…