Vegan food – Health Continuum

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 […]

Vegan Alfredo cream sauce

My fitness trainer loves pasta dishes and she asked me to make an Alfredo cream sauce that is vegan and loaded with flavour. Well, here it is. This sauce is nutritiously vegan, light and creamy, and packed with flavour. It’s also easy to make. The only equipment you need is a blender and an oven. […]

Salads, Veggie and Fruit Platters, Vinaigrettes

Mexican summer platter

With the heat this summer, Geneva feels like Mexico! So I decided to seek inspiration from the land of the Aztecs, the Maya and many others. This platter with quinoa, black rice, black beans and grilled vegetables is more than just a salad; it’s a complete meal rich in fibre, protein, minerals and vitamins. I made this for […]

Lentils, Main Dishes, Quinoa, Salads, Vinaigrettes

Lentil, edamame and quinoa salad

According to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, plant-based diets 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 is not only good for […]

Main Dishes, Stews and Chillies, Stir-Fries

Mighty medicinal mushrooms

I started eating mushrooms eight years ago. Before then, I didn’t like the idea of eating fungi. Dining out, I used to pick out the mushrooms on my plate and push them aside. Silly me. Edible mushrooms have unique health properties and add a rich savoury flavour to your meals. Low in cholesterol and salt, and high […]

Beans, Main Dishes, Soups

Hearty black bean soup

Black beans are an important source of plant-based protein and fibre. They are also a good source of iron. They are packed with all kinds of minerals and vitamins, and are particularly high in folate, a B-vitamin that helps produce red blood cells and prevents neural tube defects in pregnant women. In addition, black beans […]