French yoghurt cake with strawberries and cream
When my children were in primary school, French yoghurt cake was the cake to make for birthday parties or special school events or bake sales. Simple to make, it’s often the first cake that children learn to make with mom or dad. Last week, I made some changes to my old recipe and gave it […]
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Fresh fruit smoothie
Here’s a very pretty, delicious and healthy fresh fruit smoothie that I had this morning. Made with mango, blood orange, cranberries, banana, a bit of fresh ginger, some water and ice cubes, having a glass or two at breakfast is a great way to start the day. High in antioxidants, fibre and essential vitamins and […]
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Black Bean Brownies
America’s favourite chocolate treat, the brownie, is loved for its fudgy consistency and rich taste. These chocolate brownies have a fudgy texture but are not overly gooey. They hold together nicely, they melt in your mouth and they are as decadent as a brownie should be. You can eat them with your fingers or with […]
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Bean, kale and butternut winter stew
Just a winter plant-based stew with white beans, butternut squash and kale. All made with fresh ingredients, I didn’t use any aluminium cans in this recipe. Cans are convenient, but when I cook, I try to not use them too often. Canned goods, especially with foods high in acidic content, such as tomatoes, contain bisphenol […]
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Gluten-free vegan pancakes
I made these pancakes with an all purpose gluten-free organic flour that I came across in France. In the past, I’ve baked with teff, oat, rice and sorghum flours, but never with an all-purpose gluten-free flour and so, I wanted to experiment. All-purpose gluten-free flour is a great option for people with celiac disease or gluten […]
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Pot au chocolat
Happy Saint Valentine’s Day! In celebration of heart health month, give your heart and someone else’s something decadent, luscious and healthy. Three years ago, I created this plant-based (vegan) chocolate pudding with cashew cream, 100% cacao powder, dates, maple syrup and freshly squeezed orange juice. There are no eggs and there’s no dairy milk or white sugar in […]
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