Recipes
Natural fruit jelly
These jellies are incredibly simple to make and are a great snack or dessert for the whole family. Don't be put off by the agar flakes, a natural gelling agent made of a sea vegetable. They are found in most health food stores and a number of larger supermarkets, and...
Buckwheat Salad with roasted vegetables and walnuts
This dish is delicious hot or cold. A great one to make in advance or take to work. I've used aubergine and tomatoes which roast well together, but you could use any vegetables in their place. Buckwheat is a seed and is gluten free, or you could use lentils or quinoa...
Rhubarb fool
There are few British fruits available in spring, but quality makes up for quantity in the form of delicious rhubarb. The tart pink fleshy stems are wonderful with sweet or savoury dishes, but one favourite of mine is whipping it into a simple fool. Soft and sharp,...
Satay tofu with sweet and sour salad
This satay sauce is very easy and a total crowd pleaser! Great for dipping or for skewers of tofu or meat, the rich peanut sauce is perfectly complimented by a sharp, crispy salad of crunchy vegetables with a citrus/balsamic dressing. If you aren’t a tofu fan, you...
British shakshuka with spring greens
Traditionally Shakshuka contains peppers, but this is a British spring version with spring greens (or you can use sprout tops, kale or spinach if you prefer). It is one of those meals that works any time of day, from breakfast to dinner, and it is incredibly simple...
Cranberry spiced vegan banana bread
Bananas are available all year round, although sadly they aren’t grown in Britain! They are one of the fruits I will regularly make an exception to my seasonal eating rule for though as are wonderfully versatile (and adored by my baby!), and a great option when...
Vegetable topped cheesy polenta
This is a favourite quick lunch, perfect both for me and my young son. If you use quick polenta, it literally takes a couple of minutes to cook, and you can top with whatever you have to hand! Try a mix of vegetables and a poached egg, or top with a piece of grilled...
Raspberry Seed Bars
Whilst I try to snack mainly on nuts and fruit, sometimes only chocolate will do! These bars give a boost of goodness in a treat, as are packed with seeds full of omega-3 fatty acids which are essential in the diet. You can use any kind of seed mix; I usually use a...
Smoky butternut squash soup
Its January, you want to eat healthily after a little too much indulgence over Christmas, but its cold and miserable and you want comfort food too! Soup is such a good answer. Filling, tasty and super healthy, you can add fabulous immune boosting ingredients like...
Maple roasted Brussels Sprouts
If you can only think of mushy balls of green slime when you think of sprouts, then you need to give this recipe a go! Sure to convert even the greatest sprout hater, this delicious side is perfect for any Sunday roast, not just Christmas Day, or you could even try...
Black bean “Bolognese”
This is a delicious warming dish for colder days. The dish is entirely plant based and full of nutritious ingredients. Black beans are a fantastic source of protein and fibre, and are also high in folic acid and magnesium. The flavours are inspired by traditional...
Roast aubergine with sweet miso glaze and tahini sauce
I’m a big fan of aubergines. They are a very “meaty” vegetable so stand up well as the centre piece of a dish. This sweet miso glaze is fast becoming a favourite meal. It’s super simple and takes less than 10 minutes to put the dish together then pop it in the oven....
