I didn’t want what is left of summer to slip away without sneaking in this no-recipe recipe for zucchini carpaccio. The poor old zucchini – we call them courgettes in the UK – doesn’t get a lot of love. They are the also-rans compared to summer’s brightest stars – saline-sweet tomatoes, glossy eggplants, sky-climbing beans, …
Roasted carrots meet soft cheese (vegan or dairy) and fresh dill to become more than the sum of their parts in this Scandinavian-influenced pâté. Spread it, use it as a dip, spoon it into your mouth when no one is looking. Simple, and simply delicious. When there are “sexier” vegetables around the humbler ones can …
Spice up your hummus game with Indian spices and lentils to make dal hummus. A most perfect dip and spread for healthy, vegan, snacks and lunches. Spread this dip on wraps or use it to plunge in fresh vegetables and bread. Good old hummus. Reliable hummus. A constant feature on our grocery shopping list this …
Smoked paprika and vegan chorizo turn these kimchi pancakes into a craveable appetizer, lunch or light supper. Perfect for Valentine’s Day and Pancake Day, too. Today, Pancake Day/Shrove Tuesday, the Internet is OBSESSED with pancakes. Stacks and stacks of them. Dripping with syrup, smothered in fruit, studded with chocolate chips. Perhaps perched on a milkshake …
A quick, wholegrain, no-fuss fruit and nut-studded Scandinavian-style crispbread for the cheeseboard, with soup or just for nibbling. If like me, you aren’t an expert baker, this is the recipe for you. No yeast, no waiting, no expensive equipment. Just bowl, tray and chopping board. Sound good? Even better than the ease of prep, imo, these …
Sponsored post Enjoy these spiced vegetarian haggis sausage rolls at your Bonfire Night party, or other outdoor autumn/winter gathering. Wrap the pastries in a double layer of foil to keep warm. And don’t forget the firecracker sauce! Here in the UK, we are on the cusp of the effigy-burning, firework-displaying extravaganza that is Guy Fawkes Night. …
A kind of savory granola minus the oats, this turmeric and togarashi super seed mix is wonderful straight out of a jar, swirled into yogurt and sprinkled over all kinds of savory dishes. A super-easy paleo, sugar-free and vegan recipe. But don’t hold that against it. 😉 As much as I love homemade granola, believe …
Meltingly soft eggplant wrapped around a garlicky Georgian spinach and walnut dip is a wonderful vegan starter or light lunch – delicious warm or cold. Leftover dip makes a fab, instant sauce for hot pasta. Low-carb, high-fat (good ones!) and paleo, too. I so wish I could tell you that this lip-smackingly delicious recipe was …
;-Yes, you read right: vegan smoky bacon-wrapped asparagus. This whole food ingredient recipe is easy to make, nutritious and great for a light lunch or a snazzy starter. It’s kind of a mind-bender, but hopefully you know me well enough by now to trust me.
Lower carb avocado, rainbow vegetable and prawn-filled Vietnamese summer rolls are perfect dipped into silky peanut-tamarind dip. An easy, healthy appetizer, starter or light supper. Swap prawns for marinated tofu for a vegan option. Apologies if you have come looking for a photo post on my idyllic Scottish Outer Hebrides trip. I had underestimated how …