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Kale and roasted almond quinoa salad

This simple kale and roasted almond quinoa salad will hit the spot at Christmas (or any time). It can be served as a main or a side dish. Topped with roasted almonds (or other nuts of your choice) and pomegranate seeds, it’s crisp, crunchy and full of flavour and texture. Tossed in a lemon-based vinaigrette, […]

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Walnut hemp lentil pâté

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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Crispy Tofu Avocado Bowl

This colourful, chilled and refreshing crispy tofu avocado bowl is packed with fibre, protein, antioxidants, heart-healthy fats, minerals and vitamins. It is the perfect summer dish, especially during the current heatwave (summer 2022). Topped with a creamy balsamic vinaigrette, it bursts with flavours and texture. It is one of my favourite ways to prepare and […]

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Multi-Seed Oat Bread

This bread is made with whole food ingredients such as seeds, nuts and plenty of oats. It is easy to make and 100% vegan and gluten-free. Made without flour or leavening, the dough bakes into a dense loaf that holds perfectly together. Packed with protein, fibre and healthy fats, it is hearty and nutritious. The […]

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Cucumber Melon Gazpacho

This gazpacho is light, velvety, tasty and cool. It’s the perfect mid-day meal during the heatwaves that many of us are experiencing these days. I recommend adding some roasted garlic cloves. Roasted garlic lends a smokey yet milder taste than raw garlic and it blends well with this soup. In this recipe, I added 5 roasted […]

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Cherry tomato & artichoke pasta

Made with ripe cherry tomatoes and marinated artichokes, this pasta sauce comes together on the stove top in just 10 minutes. Authentically Italian and packed with flavour, the artichokes blend with the cherry tomatoes to give the sauce its richness. Make sure to select tomatoes that are fresh and ripe. Also, for the marinated artichokes, […]