These herb-crusted pumpkin wedges have become my favorite pumpkin dish. They are very easy to make and the aroma of parsley and thyme elevate the classic baked pumpkin to a whole new level of delicious bliss. You MUST try this at home. Pumpkins are all around us in the autumn and winter months and there’s […]
Category Archives: Vegan recipes
Lentil Soup – in Sickness and in Health
A lentil soup is always a good idea – it’s fragrant, nutritious and so easy to make and enjoy over a few days. I have been a little sick for the past 4 days – the classical autumn flu. So I stay at home, go early to bed and drink bucket loads of herbal tea […]
La Peperonata – a delicious Italian pepper dish
A vegetarian dish to kick ass. Balanced in flavors, light, tasty and healthy. The prefect dish! La peperonata is a Mediterranean dish that is usually served as a side dish. This version is an Italian adaptation and my favorite even as a main dish. This recipe is so awesome and makes great use of our […]
Almond Milk – How to make it fresh at home
Forget about expensive organic store bought almond milk. Make it at home for a fraction of the cost – unpasteurized and fresh. I was never a big fan of cow milk and I have been experimenting with using nut milk (coconut/ almond) and rice milk in cooking. At the same time, I always have some […]
Quinoa salad with grilled vegetables, olives, tomatoes and cucumbers
A quinoa dish to die for. This dish is is like a Mediterranean summer on a plate and is perfect as a side for BBQs or as a main for any meal of the day – it’s filling alright. The flavors in this dish comes from the grilled vegetables, the salty olives and feta cheese, […]
Five minute breakfast: the HLT – Hummus, Lettuce and Tomato sandwich
Need a healthier option to the BLT (Bacon Lettuce Tomato) sandwich that takes a fraction of the time? Try this! Breakfast, as many say, is the most important meal of the day. I always have a better, more energetic and productive morning when I have a good breakfast. Many of us – let’s face it- […]
Five minute breakfast: avocado, tomato and cucumber toast
Looking for a nutritious, healthy, plant based breakfast loaded with healthy fats and whole grains to keep you from going hungry in the mornings? Try this! This toast is fulfilling, tasty and sure to keep you going in the mornings. It’s simple and awesome! Avocados are a great source of healthy (mono-saturated) fats, dietary fiber, […]
Five minute breakfast: buckwheat porridge with nuts, raisins and fruit
Sick of the classical oats porridge you used to get served as a kid? Try this buckwheat version for a nice change. Why buckwheat? Well buckwheat is a great grain, like oats it has a low GI index and slowly releases energy throughout your morning, but it’s even better because it’s a new exciting ingredient […]
Five minute breakfast: vanilla and chocolate chia seed pudding
Try this sweeter option for a SUPER FOOD breakfast. This tasty, ultra nutritious, fiber rich recipe will sure convince the most reluctant to try more healthy options. I guarantee that you will be pleasantly surprised with this sweet breakfast recipe. Check out our coconut vanilla chia seed pudding with fresh strawberries recipe for more information […]
Coconut vanilla chia seed pudding with strawberries
Looking for a healthier dessert? How about this chia seed – super food – dessert with fresh strawberries? Quicker and easier to make than most desserts, this uncooked, vegan, vegetarian super food dessert is a treat like nothing else. When I offer this to my friends, they usually say something like, “what in the world […]