Chocolate Treats, Desserts and Snacks, Muffins

Chocolate espresso muffins

  These yummy muffins are made with wholewheat pastry flour, ground almonds, pure cacao and a hint of espresso. There’s no white sugar and no butter. Instead, the dates, maple syrup and almond milk add moisture and give a subtle, natural sweetness. I’ve added some balsamic vinegar to the recipe which blends perfectly with the rich taste […]

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5 key nutrients for vegans and vegetarians

According to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, plant-based diets can promote health in all stages of human life. Research shows that vegans, vegetarians and people who consume low amounts of lean meat have a lower risk of heart disease, hypertension, type 2 diabetes, stroke, obesity and cancer. Excluding or reducing meat from your diet […]

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Main Dishes, Savoury Pies, Quiches and Tarts

Irish Shepherd’s Pie

  Today is March 17th. In honour of St Patrick’s Day, I made a savoury vegetarian Shepherd’s Pie with Guinness Beer brewed in Dublin. As soon as the beer was added, it magically turned into an Irish Shepherd’s Pie 🙂. It will be part of our evening meal tonight. Please note that Guinness is still working on going […]

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Cake, Desserts and Snacks

Cool mint cake

This year, the first day of spring in the Northern Hemisphere is on March 20th. In Switzerland, it feels like it has already arrived. I love mint and chocolate and with the impending spring, I wanted to make something with these ingredients. This creamy and cool mint cake with a chocolate almond base is perfect for […]

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Condiments and Sides

Oven baked french fries with dips

Here are some simple and nutritious recipe ideas that can be served as a starter, snack or side dish: oven baked french fries with red pepper and guacamole dips. Vegetarians and vegans alike may enjoy these savoury potatoes and wholesome dips as part of their main meal. Bon appétit! Oven baked french fries 600 gr potatoes (or one big […]

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Breakfast, Pancakes

These pancakes have a lot of heart!

On Valentine’s Day, most people go out for a romantic dinner. But, who says that you have to wait all day to have some fun? On February 14th, have a tasty and romantic breakfast with someone that you love. I made these wholesome and easy-to-digest pancakes with buckwheat flour, applesauce, chia seeds, almond buttermilk and maple […]

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