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...]
Healthy easy Ferrero Rocher {Vegan, Raw, Paleo, Dairy, Gluten, Sugar free}
Somethings in life are better in pairs; peanut butter and banana, apples and almond butter and chocolate with well just about everything! My all time favorite ingredient pairing is the classic combination of chocolate and hazelnuts. Unsurprisingly so Ferrero Rocher have always been one of my favorite sweets. I love just about everything about them from their crispy nutty exterior that gives way to … [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...]
Banana, blueberry + cinnamon pancakes {Vegan, Dairy, Gluten, Sugar free}
With pancake Tuesday fast approaching I decided it was time to share a pancake recipe. When it comes to breakfast pancakes are something I have that often until this time of year that is. Every year once the shops start advertising all things pancake related I fall in love with them all over again and promise myself that I will make them at least every two weeks. I have fallen completely head over … [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...]
Blackberry, hazelnut + pear baked oatmeal {Vegan, Dairy, Gluten, Sugar free}
Print Blackberry, hazelnut and pear baked oatmeal Serves: Serves 1 Ingredients ½ cup gluten free oats 1 cup Alpro oat milk 1 + ½ - 2 tsp maple syrup 1 tsp crunchy hazelnut butter 1 tsp chopped hazelnuts ⅛ tsp mixed spice Pinch cinnamon ½ small pear cut into small chunks 7 blackberries Instructions Combine the oats, milk, hazelnut butter, maple … [Read more...]
Healthy Nutella fudge {Vegan, Paleo, Dairy, Gluten + Sugar free}
This delicious recipe came about by complete accident. I was making hazelnut brownies or I should day attempting to make brownies. So I added the almond milk into the blender without measuring it because I thought I could judge it by eye (a case of misguided confidence to say the least!) I should have known that my eyesight cannot be trusted. To make matters worse I left the kitchen and forgot … [Read more...]
Salted caramel cheesecake {Vegan, Raw, Paleo, Sugar free}
I have a little notebook that I carry around with me full of all the things I want to make (geeky i know right!). A salted caramel cheesecake has been top of my list for as long as I can remember. I have tried many times to make this however each time it was never quite right. I mean it seems (or i should say seemed) pretty simple; I made date caramel and added it to my cheesecake mix but it was … [Read more...]
Beetroot + mint hummus {Vegan, Oil free}
If Barbie made hummus this would be it! Beetroot lends this hummus a beautiful color that is just perfect to liven up boring salads. Not only does beetroot lend this hummus a striking color but a delicious flavor too. The combination of mint and lemon juice gives one of my favorite snacks a summer update. I love dipping some slices of refreshing cucumber into this luscious dip perfect to be … [Read more...]
Apple free kale, pear + almond green smoothie {Vegan, Paleo, Raw, Gluten, Dairy, Sugar free}
I am definitely a little late to the party but I finally took the plunge and bought a Nutribullet. Obsessed doesn't even come close to describing how I feel towards the newest kitchen gadget in my life! I am literally like a child on Christmas morning. I got through two bags of kale and two and a half bags of spinach along with countless bananas before it was even lunch time. My sister is a fan of … [Read more...]
