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Banana Peanut Choc Chunk Bites

Banana Peanut Choc Chunk Bites

Do you ever have overripe bananas lying around? Why not try these gluten free, oil free, vegan bites? These are ready in under half an hour and are perfect for packed lunches, a nibble with your morning coffee, or a quick afternoon snack!

Agua Fresca

The easiest, cheapest, and quickest way to upgrade your beverage offerings at your next gathering. Agua fresca, or fresh water, is typically an infused ice cold water-based beverage. I've shared some of my favourites here to whet your appetite and try some concoctions of your own!

Plant Based Lox/Salmon

Plant Based Lox/Salmon

Instead of traditional nibbles, I've started doing mini bagel stations at get togethers. My plant based smoked salmon is always the star of the show, served with smashed avocado, vegan cream cheese, and all the trimmings! The perfect idea for Super Bowl next week!

Autumn Harvest Soup

Autumn Harvest Soup

Soup Season is here! I've been making this dish a lot recently. It's a lovely hearty soup full of earthy flavours. This soup is packed with seasonal veggies, beans, and lots of vitamins and nutrients. Enjoy by itself, with crackers, or with a chunk of freshly baked bread.

Philly Cheezsteak Sandwiches

Philly Cheezsteak Sandwiches

This vegan, high fiber, oil free take on the classic Philly Cheesesteak sandwich uses a surprising ingredient as the meaty filling- radish! I used winter radish from this year's garden harvest, but you can any any root veggie. I've even included a quick and easy cheez sauce to top the dish off!

Red, White, and Blueberry Tart

Red, White, and Blueberry Tart

Happy Independence Day Weekend! To celebrate, I created this red, white and blue tart- bringing the colors of the flags of both my home, and my adopted home nations (the UK, the US, and Chile) into a delicious dessert. This is gluten free, vegan, and whole food plant based.

Wild Maine Blueberry and Honey Nice Cream

Wild Maine Blueberry and Honey Nice Cream

Choc full of antioxidants, blueberries are a true super food, and delicious to boot! With the added health benefits of local raw honey, and the added sweetness and potassium boost of bananas, this dessert is a wonderfully healthy alternative to store bought frozen desserts (and much cheaper too!).

Chocolate Orange Cake

Chocolate Orange Cake

My go-to recipe for an indulgent treat. Using bananas as a base gives a moist chewiness and the icing is made in a mo by mixing either lúcuma powder or date sugar with hot water. Free from oil, refined sugar, and packed with nutrients, this speedy treat leaves plenty of time for a coffee and chat!

Superfood Pancakes

Superfood Pancakes

These tasty treats are gluten free, vegan, dairy free, egg free, grain free, have no oil or refined sugar, and are high in fibre. Make these your own by adding your favourite fresh or frozen fruit, or chocolate chips for a wonderfully decadent treat.

Vegan Brown Rice Sushi

Vegan Brown Rice Sushi

Ever tried making your own sushi? This version is made with brown rice so is rich in fibre, vitamins, and minerals. Try making these with your loved ones for a fun girls night in or date night. Chopsticks optional.

Colourful Power Bowl

Colourful Power Bowl

Looking for a quick colourful bowl to fill you up at lunchtime, or something you can whip up in a matter of minutes for a school night supper? Look no further! This bowl is high in protein, low in fat, vegan, and full of vitamins and antioxidants.

Lúcuma and Chocolate Babka

Lúcuma and Chocolate Babka

Don't let the pattern fool you, this sweet treat isn't to make, but looks incredible! Enjoy for breakfast, or dessert (or both!) This recipe is vegan, low in sugar and oil, is high in vitamins and antioxidants, and tastes delicious!

Rhubarb Crumble Bites

Rhubarb Crumble Bites

Just a photo of rhubarb takes me back to my childhood- summers spent in my garden in Kent playing with the dog,. Especially Sunday lunch when we would have a roast dinner followed by rhubarb crumble with custard or ice cream. This recipe is gluten free, vegan, no oil, and free from refined sugar

Helado de Lúcuma (2 ways)

Helado de Lúcuma (2 ways)

Lúcuma is a fruit from South America- primarily found in and around Peru and is considered a super food thanks to it's properties as an antioxidant, it's full of vitamins, and is said to have anti-aging properties! Here I have 2 recipes for you to enjoy with lucuma-ice cream and pudding!

Awesome Apple Pie

Awesome Apple Pie

Autumn is here- time for apple picking and pumpkin carving! We went apple picking last week, and of course ended up with a generous haul! What better way to use some of them up than in a pie?