whole food

A collection of 36 posts

vegan

Lentil Pancakes

Ever looking for a high protein, gluten free, cheap and easy to make bread, wrap, or pancake? Look no further! These have just 2 ingredients and can pair with almost anything! Curry, soup, guacamole, stir fry, fruit, veggie burgers, salad.. the options are endless!

clean eating

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!

breakfast

Blackened Smoky Mushrooms

The thing I missed most when I first went vegetarian? Bacon. These crispy, chewy, smoky mushrooms hit the spot! Serve with a guac topped flatbread for the perfect weekend brunch!

comfort food

Protein Packed Baked Sweet Potato Bowl

Potatoes- surely everyone's favourite vegetable? How can you elevate the ultimate underrated comfort food- the baked potato AND make it even better for you? Here's my take on the classic- a baked sweet potato bowl packed with umami and crunch!

breakfast

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!

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.

vegan

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!

dessert

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.

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!).

chilli

Slow Cooker 3 Bean Chilli

This 3 bean chilli is the perfect low effort meal. Pop the ingredients in a slow cooker, and leave it to work its magic! The perfect recipe for family gatherings, or catch ups with friends, this is vegan, gluten free, high in protein and fiber, and takes only a few minutes of prep time.

vegan

Creamy Chickpea, Cucumber, and Dill Salad

A delicious alternative to tzatziki, coronation chicken, or potato salad, this creamy, protein packed dish is quick and easy to make and feels like an indulgent treat. Serve with freshly baked flatbread, crackers, burgers, or whatever else takes your fancy!

vegan

Spiced Bean Balls

These protein packed wonders take around 20 minutes to whip up. They can transform your salad, or be served as nibbles at your next gathering. They're high in vitamin B, fiber, and antioxidants, and are cheap and easy to throw together!

crackers

Superbly Seeded Crackers

Looking for the perfect nibbles for game day, or a quick and healthy snack? They're gluten free, grain free, oil free, vegan and delicious! These are FAR cheaper than store bought alternatives (with the added benefit you know exactly what's in them!) Enjoy with dips, spreads, salad, or crudités!

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!

vegan

Breakfast Tostadas

This recipe is perfect to use up any tortillas left over from making tacos and makes a delicious weekend brunch, or a quick protein packed dinner. This is vegan, gluten free, oil free, and takes less than 30 minutes to make (including chopping!)

flax

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

Cheesy Chipped Potatoes

These Potato wedges taste as good as fast food, but they're oil free, lower in salt, and high in protein and vitamin b12! They're quick and easy to make, and go with almost any savoury meal

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.

vegan

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.

scottish

Roasted Tempeh and Veggies on a bed of Rutabaga/ Swede/ Neep Mash

Although I've served this as an alternative to my usual vegan haggis with neeps & tatties for Burns' Night this year, this dish is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's relatively quick and easy to cook, and doesn't leave much washing up! This filling recipe is the perfect comfort food!

british

Squash Stuffed with Tempeh and Chestnut

A vegan alternative to an impressive roast dinner, this is perfect for any day where you are craving a hearty meal. I used acorn squash but any small squash, or even courgette/ zucchini would work. Any leftover stuffing can be repurposed as a base for other dishes eg Shepherd's Pie or lasagna.

vegan

Eggless Frittata

Frittata has long been one of my go-to brunch dishes. It's such a versatile recipe, and to can be eaten any time of day. You can either chill or freeze some slices to enjoy later. This recipe is oil free, gluten free, vegan, low salt, and is low fat.

vegan

Rainbow Crudités / Veggie Nibbles

This is a little break from the norm in that this isn't a recipe per se. I'm sharing this in the hope it will give you some new ideas for snacking / nibbles. I can't wait to see what you create!

dessert

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

dessert

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!