Recipe Archives
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SAVOURY TOFU SLICE
Read more: SAVOURY TOFU SLICEThis tofu slice is the vegan version of a traditional egg quiche. It is tasty and easy to make especially as it is crustless! Tofu is protein rich and a very good source of iron and calcium. To obtain maximum health benefits make sure the tofu label says made from non-GMO (genetically modified) soy beans and preferably…
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ROAST CAPSICUM AND CASHEW DIP
Read more: ROAST CAPSICUM AND CASHEW DIPThis dip can be made using raw capsicum but the flavour is certainly intensified by roasting the capsicum. Did you know that a one cup serving of red capsicum contains 100% of your daily requirement of the antioxidants Vitamin A and C. That’s a great incentive to include more capsicum in your day.
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BROCCOLI FRITATTA
Read more: BROCCOLI FRITATTAThis frittata is a good way to include some more broccoli in your diet. All the cruciferous vegetables contain cancer-fighting properties but broccoli , in particular, seems to offer the most protection. It contains compounds that stop cancer cells from dividing and are able to kill abnormal cells. If you’re not convinced of the health…
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RAW ORANGE CHEESECAKE
Read more: RAW ORANGE CHEESECAKEI love the flavour of citrus! However, the orange zest in this recipe provides more than just flavour. Everyone knows of the immune boosting power of oranges but you may not have considered the value of the orange peel. It is rich in flavonoids (antioxidant compounds that help fight many chronic diseases) and is higher in many nutrients, such as Vitamin C, when…
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OLIVE, ROSEMARY AND SUN-DRIED TOMATO DIP
Read more: OLIVE, ROSEMARY AND SUN-DRIED TOMATO DIPThe flavour of this dip is very intense so you need to be an olive lover in order to enjoy it! Olives are a staple of the Mediterranean diet and are linked with a range of health benefits including helping to reduce inflammation in the body and protecting against heart disease.
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RUSTIC BEETROOT AND SEED BREAD
Read more: RUSTIC BEETROOT AND SEED BREADThere are many different versions of LIfe Changing Bread on the internet now. The original recipe I believe came from the website My New Roots This is my variation using some beetroot fibre for added nutrition and an interesting shade of pink!
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SLICING CHEESE
Read more: SLICING CHEESEThis recipe is actually a thickened version of (VEGAN) CASHEW SAUCE. The end product definitely wont taste like its dairy counterpart but it is tasty in its own right and the health benefits are many!
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RED LENTIL AND TOFU CURRY
Read more: RED LENTIL AND TOFU CURRYThis is a nice warming winter curry which is easy to prepare. The combination of cumin, coriander and turmeric makes a healthful curry base which is not irritating to the digestive system like many commercial curry powders can be.
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CHICKPEA SPREAD
Read more: CHICKPEA SPREADI ordered something similar to this chickpea spread on a wrap at a café one day. It was really tasty so I came home and did my best to replicate the recipe in the kitchen. It is an easy filling for sandwiches or wraps and the combination of chickpeas and tofu gives it a high protein boost!
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HEARTY POT OF LENTILS
Read more: HEARTY POT OF LENTILSThis is such an easy recipe yet so full of nutrition. You can add whatever vegetables and flavours you desire but this is generally the way I make it. You can add more liquid and make it more soupish or reduce the liquid and make it more stewish. It’s up to you!