Cookies, Desserts and Snacks

Apple oatmeal chocolate chunk cookies

These apple oatmeal chocolate chunk cookies are soft, chewy, healthy and tasty. Low in granulated sugar and made with oats, apple sauce and fresh cashew purée, they’re great as a mid-day snack or to boost your energy before going to the gym. For a decadent, yet nutritious treat, I’ve added dark chocolate (60-70 % cacao) chunks and teff […]

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Condiments and Sides, Creams and Puddings

Cashew purée

If you are lactose intolerant, vegan or just want to avoid dairy products, adding cashew purée to a recipe is a healthy alternative to whipped butter. This week, I made a batch of wholesome chocolate chunk cookies with cashew purée. This velvety purée has only three ingredients: raw cashews, water and a bit of oil. […]

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Main Dishes, Pasta Dishes

Beefless Bolognese au Gratin

In our family, we eat mainly fruit, vegetables, pulses and whole grains. But, from time to time, we also eat cheese from dairy. As you may know, cheese contains a fair amount of sodium and saturated fat and can raise your cholesterol level (the bad, LDL kind). However, cheese also contains a lot of benefits […]

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Main Dishes, Savoury Pies, Quiches and Tarts

Tasty leek tarts

In a rush for time and having people coming over during the festive season? You want to serve something that is homemade and elegant? These savoury tarts are not only good looking but also easy to make if you use store-bought puff pastry dough. I don’t often bake or cook with store-bought roll-out puff pastry […]

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Desserts and Snacks, Squares and Bars

Pecan squares

Less sweet than traditional pecan pie, these plant-based pecan squares are a healthy yet decadent dessert that you can make during the festive season. Great with a cup of coffee or tea, one square will satisfy a sweet tooth. From topping to base, I made these squares as healthy as I possibly could without compromising […]

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Main Dishes, Soups

Creamy tasty tomato soup

When it’s damp, cold and grey outside, nothing beats a hot bowl of homemade tomato soup. Completely plant-based, this hearty soup bursts with flavour. The texture is also fabulous. Adding grilled aubergine and processing the cooked ingredients in a blender give this soup a rich and creamy texture. When you cook with aubergine, make sure to […]

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