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...]
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...]
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...]
Winter spiced almond and pecan butter {Vegan, Paleo, Gluten, Dairy, Sugar free}
Anyone who follows my Instagram account will know that I ADORE nut butter! I use it in everything from indulgent healthy desserts to creamy salad dressings and everything in between. I had a bit of a dilemma over whether to call this winter spiced or Christmas pecan and almond butter but I decide that to strict this to just Christmas time would be a crime. Considering that I live in Ireland where … [Read more...]
Homemade coconut yogurt {Vegan, Raw, Paleo}
My name is Aoife and I am a coconut yogurt addict! Jokes aside my ardent love of coconut yogurt has recently been reaching fever pitch. I mean how can you not love this stuff? It is a pot of lusciously thick and creamy tropical greatness. My love of coconut yogurt knows no bounds; breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, dessert.....There is pretty much no food that I don't eat this with; curry, chili, … [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...]
Ginger miso stir fry {Vegan, Paleo}
If I could get a euro for every time a stir fry has saved the day or should I say dinner I would be quite the wealthy girl! When it comes to a quick and nutritious meal few things can compete with the ease and taste of a stir fry. The best part is you can make it with pretty much anything you have in the fridge making it the perfect meal for the day before grocery shopping. Miso is one of my … [Read more...]
Coconut, mint + lime tzatziki {Raw, Vegan, Paleo}
I am without a doubt one of those people who are all about sauces. Chutney, relish, ketchup...... you name it chances are that I would happily tuck into a jar of these with nothing more than a spoon. This coconut lime and mint tzatziki is one of my all time favorite sauces for many reasons. Number one being a cooling dip is a must for someone like me for whom mild chili powder is about as much … [Read more...]
Raw superfood brownies with salted peanut caramel {Vegan, Raw, Paleo, Sugar free}
I have done enough school bake sales over the years to know that there is no better way to get people to part with their money than brownies. Even those with the strongest resolve find it hard to resist the fudgy deliciousness of these chocolate delights and these brownies definitely aren't an exception! If you are desperately looking for a quick chocolate hit these are perfect as you can whip … [Read more...]
Mango, coconut + mint popsicles {Vegan, Raw, Paleo, Sugar free}
This is hands down my current favorite summer drink. This tropical concoction is a cross between the creaminess of a milkshake and the fruity goodness of a smoothie or as I affectionately like to call it a moothie. It may not seem like summer outside but inside in this glass it is all azure skies and sandy beaches. All you need is three ingredients and a little imagination. I had planned on just … [Read more...]
