Forget kale, cauliflower is the somewhat unlikely vegetable du jour. As the age old adage says you shouldn't judge a book by its cover and this is especially pertinent when it comes to cauliflower. What cauliflower lacks in appearance and flavour it more than makes up for in versatility becoming the star ingredient in everything from pizza to brownies. I must admit however that cauliflower … [Read more...]
Tomato, fennel + chickpea soup {Vegan, Dairy, Gluten, Sugar free}
Now that the weather is really starting to get wintery and cold the only thing on my mind is soup. When it comes to winter comfort food there is nothing more welcoming that a steaming bowl of deliciously nourishing soup. Tomato soup is one of my all time favorites and such a guaranteed crowd pleaser however while I could eat it by the bowlful in the warmer months once winter arrives I need … [Read more...]
Spicy beetroot + harissa soup {Vegan, Paleo, Low fat, Gluten + Dairy free}
With the decadence and indulgence of Christmas long forgotten it's time to embrace warming and nourishing foods. Soup for me is the ultimate comfort food. I love nothing more than devouring a bowl of piping hot soup after a long and cold day. While most comfort food is lovingly cooked for hours on end this soup is quite different. It too shares the comforting nature of slow cooked food yet takes … [Read more...]
Quinoa, sweet potato, pomegranate + lime salad {Vegan, Gluten, Dairy, Sugar free}
What I eat is always influenced by the weather which means that thanks to the fact that I live in rainy Ireland means a LOT of comforting porridge and stews. So I love to see the sun finally make an appearance as not only does it signal bright clothes, less frequent trips to the hairdresser for highlights but also a whole new menu replete with vibrant salads. When it comes to delicious salads they … [Read more...]
Beautifully Real Food by Sam Murphy review + Turmeric Baked Beans, Potato Hash & Sauteed Greens {Vegan, Gluten, Dairy + Refined Sugar free}
*I received a complimentary copy of this book however all opinions expressed below are entirely my own.As the old adage says you shouldn't judge a book by its cover but just one glance at the cover of Beautifully Real Food and you know that you are in for a foodie treat! Beautifully Real Food; Guilt-Free, Meat-Free Recipes to Indulge in is the first cookbook by Sam Murphy; a food blogger and … [Read more...]
Allspice dressed carrot, quinoa + chickpea salad {Vegan, Gluten, Dairy, Sugar free}
With all the decadence and feasting of Christmas long gone and summer still far away I always feel at a loss in terms of what to eat in February. I always want to eat a bit more virtuously than I did in December yet I am not ready to dive into leafy salads. This salad effortlessly bridges the gap between winter and summer. I love the fragrant allspice dressing as it has the beautifully warming … [Read more...]
Butternut squash, sage + miso brown rice risotto {Vegan, Dairy, Gluten, Sugar free}
Only five more sleeps to Christmas and I already can't stop thinking about Christmas dinner or more importantly this butternut squash risotto followed by a slice of the gooey chocolate brownie cake I shared last week! I am completely obsessed with this risotto. The texture is so wonderfully nourishing and comforting while the brown rice leads a deliciously nutty component. It doesn't get more … [Read more...]
Kale, sweet potato + roasted brussel sprout salad + maple tahini dressing {Vegan, Paleo, Dairy, Gluten free}
Since I listened to my mom when she told me to eat my good food first (mothers do always know best!) I though I would start off my Christmas recipes with this healthy kale, sweet potato and roasted Brussels sprout salad. My mom always insists on having Brussels sprouts along with our Christmas dinner but they usually just end up languishing on everyone's plate. I think Brussels sprouts are a love … [Read more...]
Kale, lentil + quinoa salad with an orange tahini dressing
Last weekend I went to London to celebrate my 21st birthday. If you didn’t already know one of my favourite things to do is eat great food and where better to do it than London? The Good Life Eatery had been on the top of my must visit restaurants for ages now as I had heard such great things about it. So on an early and icy Sunday morning after getting lost numerous times I finally got to tick … [Read more...]
Sundried tomato + basil sauce {Vegan, Paleo, Gluten, Dairy, Sugar free}
This recipe is the first recipe I ever shared but I would like to think that I have gotten a bit better at cooking since I started the blog so I decided to give this recipe an update. This is a really simple recipe but still one of my favorites. Growing up my favorite food without a doubt was pasta sauce. To say that I was addicted would be something of an understatement. I didn’t eat pasta and … [Read more...]
