Gluten-free vegan plum pie
Plum pie is a popular autumn dessert in Switzerland, especially when celebrating the public holiday in Geneva known as Jeûne Genevois and the Federal day of Thanksgiving. The plum pie featured in this post is vegan and gluten-free. It took me a few attempts to get it right, but it was worth the effort! Many people think […]
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Seasonal fruit chia puddings
Since my husband has started an intermittent fasting diet, about two weeks ago, I’ve been cooking healthy meals and making more chia puddings than I usually do. Not only are the chia fruit puddings in this post loaded with fibre and other nutrients, they are easy to make. I made these puddings with fresh seasonal […]
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Farro, arugula and cantaloupe salad
Just a colourful seasonal salad made with farro, arugula and cantaloupe. I’ve also added some walnuts, crispy romain lettuce, mint leaves, red onions, fresh olives and a delicious batch of Italian sun-dried tomatoes currently available in supermarkets. Served with a lemon-based walnut oil vinaigrette, this salad bursts with flavours. It is a complete healthy meal […]
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Energy Balls
Great for breakfast, as a mid-day snack or to boost your energy before working out, these energy balls are vegan, gluten free and packed with plant-protein, fibre and healthy fats. Popping one or two of these little guys during the day will keep you going until your next meal. When I am busy or on the go, […]
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Watermelon summer smoothie
If you are trying to keep cool in the heat and would like a tastier beverage than ice water, this easy-to-make watermelon smoothie will definitely hit the spot. Natural, light, simple and refreshing, I’ve been making watermelon smoothies regularly this summer. Mostly made with watermelon, this smoothie is healthier than those store-bought sugary fruit drinks […]
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Spicy Thai peanut soup
I’ve visited Thailand a few years ago. While there, I became a huge fan of spicy peanut soup. Last week, when I spotted a good quality peanut butter in the grocery store, I just HAD to make a soup with it! A “good quality” peanut butter is one that is made with peanuts only. It […]
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