Sides & Accompaniments

This is my version of the classic hummus. The addition of some soaked cashews gives it an extra creamy touch! Chickpeas are an excellent source of protein (15g / cup) and fibre and contain very high levels of iron, folate and magnesium.

The humble cauliflower seems to be making a bit of a comeback in recent times being transformed into  exotic dishes such as “Cauliflower Rice” and this recipe for “Cauliflower Bread” was adapted from a recipe for a raw cauliflower pizza crust found on the inspiring website Rawmazing http://rawmazing.com/recipe/raw-cauliflower-crust-pizza The original recipe was  dried in a dehydrator however…

This is a very versatile sauce and a good vegan substitute for regular cheese.  It is tasty served over steamed vegetables and can also be used to top lasagnes and pizzas.

  The traditional Italian basil makes a really nice pesto but unfortunately it is an annual plant. I am excited as I now have a perennial basil bush in my garden so I should be able to make pesto all year round. Basil Pesto can be used in its own right as a dip or it can…

There is a lot of debate over the benefits of raw versus cooked foods. Certainly some nutrients are better absorbed after being cooked (eg. lycopene in tomatoes and beta-carotene in carrots) but on the other hand some nutrients and enzymes are destroyed by cooking. While everyone has different nutritional needs I think we can all benefit from including some…