Beverages

Pattie’s smoothie

Happy St Patrick’s Day! 🍀🍀 I made this green smoothie this morning to celebrate my Irish roots. I didn’t measure the ingredients as I didn’t intend to post a recipe on my blog today. I’m very much an unmeasured or intuitive cook who likes to create with whatever ingredients I have in my kitchen or […]

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Lentils, Main Dishes, Soups

Moroccan red lentil soup

If you are shifting to a more plant-based diet, stock-up your pantry with lentils. There are many types of lentils available in supermarkets and they are all good for you. For this recipe, I used red football lentils. Made with a mix of warm spices, veggies, herbs and lemon juice, this Moroccan red lentil soup […]

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Beverages

Blueberry smoothie

Of all the smoothies that I make, this blueberry smoothie is my favourite. The best way to make a blueberry smoothie is with frozen blueberries. I always have a bunch stored in the deep freezer. When I freeze them, I never rinse them out; they should be completely dry. So, I simply store them in […]

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Breakfast, Pancakes

Teff pancakes

On Valentine’s day, start your day with these great-tasting and heart-healthy pancakes made with teff flour. Native to Ethiopia and the surrounding African region, the flour is gluten-free and a wonderful option for people with Celiac disease or gluten sensitivities. Even people who are not sensitive to gluten can enjoy this light and easy-to-digest flour. Made […]

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