Health Continuum

Tuscan bean soup

This soup is a variation of the Tuscan bean soups from the Tuscany region of Italy. Along with cooked white beans, I made it with onion, carrots, celery, garlic, farro, ripe tomatoes and tomato pulp, herbs and lots of fresh spinach. To keep it all tasty and Mediterranean, I sautéed the vegetables, herbs and farro […]

Cake, Chocolate Treats, Desserts and Snacks

Chocolate cake

This single layer chocolate cake made with almond flour is simple but incredibly decadent. It’s a chocolate cake that is on the healthy side of the chocolate cake spectrum. It is low in sugar but still sweet. And, instead of butter, I added some heart-healthy extra virgin olive oil. If you like chocolate cake, this […]

Chia seeds, Creams and Puddings

Blood orange mango chia cups

In supermarkets in Switzerland, blood oranges are in season right now and there are also plenty of ripe mangoes, so I decided to make some chia fruit cups with these fruit. These cups are fun and easy to assemble and one of the healthiest desserts you can make. Sometimes we get bored with eating apples […]

Breakfast, Pancakes

Fluffy almond spelt pancakes

Fluffy, light and full of good things (protein, minerals, fibre and healthy fats), these pancakes will hit the spot at breakfast or brunch. In this recipe, the almond flour adds some sweetness to the batter, so there is no need to add any sugar or sweetener. With maple syrup, they are sweet enough. I mixed […]

Breads, Breads and Scones, Breakfast, Desserts and Snacks

Plant-based banana bread

This plant-based banana bread is a healthy alternative to the traditional kind that is made with animal products. It is my go-to banana bread at breakfast or as a mid-day snack. Nutritious, moist and packed with natural sweet flavours, it is easy to make. For the flour, I use spelt flour because it has a […]

Main Dishes, Stews and Chillies

Jackfruit Mushroom Ragu

Savory and full of umami flavours, this jackfruit mushroom ragu is the perfect plant-based winter meal. In this recipe, I combined brown cremini, shiitake and oyster mushrooms. If you make it, you can add any mix of mushrooms that you prefer. The mushrooms Mushrooms are excellent for you. I used to dislike them, but now […]