Split Pea & Squash Stew

What is winter without hearty, wholesome food? Maybe it’s because I’m totally obsessed with food, but when I think of winter I think getting home from a freezing walk and warming up with a boiling hot dinner that’s likely to burn my mouth. Perfect. I know it’s not the prettiest, but winter is all about […]

Low-Carb Pumpkin Lasagne

This post is sponsored by Vitamix. Who doesn’t love a good lasagne? Although a traditional lasagne is far from vegan with its mincemeat filling and layers of cheese, this pumpkin lasagne recipe pushes the boat out with amazing flavours and creativity that rivals the Italian favourite. Supposedly it’s a taboo to mess around with traditional […]

Maple Pecan Sweet Potato Pie

I feel American just making this recipe. You don’t usually catch us English putting pecans on top of their shepherds pie, let alone maple syrup! Scandalous though it may be, it’s a damn tasty one. This recipe has a perfect combination of sweet and savoury potted into a huge casserole dish of home comforts. It’s […]

Cauliflower & Roasted Garlic Soup

Summer has been and gone, the cold is setting in to English weather and soups are creeping back into the diet. I don’t know about you, but I don’t feel right sipping on soup when its sunny and warm outside. For me, soup is cold weather exclusive, which makes me appreciate it all the more […]

Spicy Mexican Cornbread Cobbler

Cobbler in the US seem to usually be made into sweet desserts. The savoury cobblers in the UK are generally filled with meat. No fruit or meat in this one though! I’ve crafted a savoury, vegan cornbread cobbler for a homely, hearty family dinner that is filled with juicy tomatoes, chili, black beans and topped […]

Grilled Asparagus Quinoa Risotto

Now, I hope you’re not  turning your nose up at quinoa. It holds a stigma of being one of those boring, health foods, which can be true if you’re cooking it well. However, this quinoa risotto is far from boring. The crunchy quinoa is combined with grilled garlicy asparagus and creamy dill butter, melts heavenly […]