A food or drink that stimulates the appetite and is usually served before a meal.
For the holiday season, instead of the traditional French pâté de foie gras, I will be serving this plant-based version, which I came up with a few weeks ago (after several trials). With less saturated fat than the traditional pâté made from duck or goose liver, this walnut hemp lentil pâté is completely heart-healthy. Made […]
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These pickled red onions can transform just about any meal. With their tender, crunchy texture, they add a flavourful punch to so many dishes. They are often preferred to raw onions. Like pickles, they are piquant and you can add the seasonings that you prefer. If you want them garlicky, then throw in a few […]
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Refreshing, cool and creamy, this traditional Greek dip made with yoghurt and cucumber is tasty and versatile. It can be vegan or non-vegan depending on the type of yoghurt that you use. It is a perfect dish to serve during those hot summer months, when cucumbers are fresh; however, I make it all year round. […]
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Every now and then, people want to snack. Of course, it’s easy to reach for a bag of potato chips, pretzels or peanuts. And in moderation, each of these is fine. But, there are healthier – and tastier – alternatives. Today, I would like to share one of my favourites with you: roasted curry cashews. […]
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I love adding artichoke hearts to a dish or eating them whole. And they are good for you. Ideally, it is better if you can boil or steam fresh artichokes and scrape out the hearts, though this can be time-consuming. An alternative is to buy the artichoke hearts that are marinated and ready to be used. […]
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Yesterday, I posted a recipe on how to make miso-glazed aubergine the easy way. Today, I want to show you how you can just reach for some leftovers in the fridge and assemble a completely nutritious and unique meal in no time. Many years ago, when I decided to switch to a vegetarian, more plant-based […]
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