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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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, 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...]
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...]
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...]
