Tag: Vegan
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Beetroot & Bougainvillea
A shock of pretty purple bougainvillea is an invitation to spring that seamlessly matches today’s breakfast bowl. The magenta hued smoothie is the quintessential boost of nutrients that we often lack in the early spring days after a cold winter. This metabolism booster is loaded with vitamin c, fiber and minerals such as potassium and…
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Crispy Clove Butternut Squash
These butternut squash chips are great for the holidays as they are sweet, super crunchy infused with a hint of christmas flavours. I ended up eating all the chips by myself, that really gives an indication of their deliciousness! The key is to crisp them up in the oven and cook them until golden brown…
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Aromatic Hasselback Carrots
These beautifully thin uniform slices makes these carrots a showstopper dish. The hasselback technique allows the vegetable to have a lovely crispy surface as you marinade them every ten minutes intensifying the flavour as it seeps into the centre. Hasselback carrots make a lovely side dish, incorporated into a salad or beautiful on their own.…
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That first sip of tea, in silence.
ahhhh mornings, you either love them or hate them. As most of you know by now, I love early mornings as it gives me fulfillment, the feeling of having accomplished a lot before the rest of the world awakes. I love the mood in the mornings, the quietness, having a good nights sleep behind me…
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Vegan Beetroot Hummus & Sweet potato toast
‘Vegan Beetroot hummus’ I had a few roasted beets left over from last nights cooking and I was anyways going to make some hummus this morning and thought I would give a beet hummus a go. Well, I’m sure you can all agree with me that the colour alone is spectacular but the creamy…
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Fresh Green Raw Tarts
A while ago my friend and I decided to test a new non-baked tart recipe that has a base made from a mixture of nuts and seeds. It’s a great substitute from traditional pies and the divine green filling is creamy with an explosion of summer herbs. The combination is really fresh, but actually very…
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Hot & Sweet Asian Stew
Friday Lunch?! This Asian stew has a kick of heat to it but the sweetness balances the combination beautifully, giving the dark broth some hearty flavour. This dish is simple and quick to make and you can purchase the ingredients from a good basic Asian market. It is suitable for a vegan diet and if…
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Just another avocado toast.
Another avocado toast… The crackers are topped with a large scoop of avocado, lime juice, smoked paprika spice, black pepper, a pinch of maldon salt and toasted sunflower seeds. Home made spelt cracker recipe from here.
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Avocado & Quinoa Mush
Easy Delicious Breakfast gluten and dairy free Starting your morning right. This quinoa and avocado mush is a perfect substitute for porridge in the mornings. I love it when the perfectly cooked quinoa is still warm, a bit salty and the ripe avocados are blended well into the grains. It is very important to wash…
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Sprout & Avocado Sourdough Toast
9am. The temperature is -25 C today and I’m sipping on my morning tea enjoy a healthy and refreshing avocado toast, indulging in every single bite. I’m looking outside the frosted window while I squeeze some lime on these colourful delights. This toast makes you feel good and I probably do not even need to…