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Corn, Almond Cheese & Blueberry Salad
Fresh corn on the cob is one of my favourite summer foods. It tastes better than canned or frozen sweetcorn by a million miles. I’ve only eaten it cooked with some salt and vegan butter, or lightly grilled on the barbecue. It’s also a longstanding go-to when heading out for a picnic. But I decided… Read more »
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Watermelon Salad with Mint & Lime Yoghurt
Here’s a lovely summer salad with a fresh mint & lime dressing, perfect for warm days. It would also work really well to bring on a picnic. My friend @theroguebrusselsprout asked me to contribute to her collection of salad dressings, and after messing my first attempt up, this is my second try. I dare say… Read more »
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Cherry & Basil Salad
Summer really is the best time of the year when it comes to fresh produce. I’ve always loved cherries, and remember fondly how we picked them through our window in my Grandma’s summer house when I was little. This is the first time I use cherries in a salad, and I found that they paired… Read more »
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Grilled Greens & Bread Salad
Summer is definitely the time to cook outside and put all sorts of things on the grill. Here’s a little buffet of grilled green goodies:• boiled and halved potatoes• mushroom skewers in a sesame oil, soy, garlic and ginger marinade (it’s a winner!)• red cabbage• asparagus• lemon• fresh onions• herby croutonsOn the side I served… Read more »
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Quick Tabbouleh
First of June, and summer is officially here! I’m planning to eat endless bowls of salads this season. And I’m so looking forward to all the fresh produce that will be available. This is my first contribution – a super quick take on tabbouleh, which is up there among my fave salad combos. While authentic… Read more »
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Tomato Bulghur Salad
I can’t describe how much I long for tomato season! I know, it’s like six months away. I found this mix with plum, yellow, purple and red baby tomatoes, and couldn’t resist it. Just cut them in half and combined them with cooked bulghur, green lentils, sunflower seeds, Kalamata olives and fresh basil. A drizzle… Read more »
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Thai Tofu Fry
I tried a really tasty recipe from Swedish vegan magazine @vegomagasinet. It’s crumbled firm tofu marinated in Japanese soy sauce, sweet chili, ginger, brown sugar and oil and then fried until brown. I also added green lentils and fresh bean sprouts. A fun add in this recipe was smashed cucumber! I served it with jasmine… Read more »
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Buddha Bowl
I’m trying to up my iron intake, so I try to eat lots of cruciferous veg, leafy greens, beans and lentils and always combine it with something rich in vitamin C. So here’s a real power bowl for you:• Shredded kale, massaged in olive oil, lemon juice and salt• Whole bulghur• Green lentils• Grated carrots•… Read more »
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Butternut Squash & Black Rice Salad
I love salads, even in the winter. Just need to switch things up with some warm, filling grains and wintery vegetables. This lovely salad insprired by my friend @elizabethshealthylife ticks all the boxes. And the dressing! The dressing is everything here. Mustard and maple syrup… yum! I’ll post a link to the original recipe in… Read more »
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Fried Rice with Sweet Potato
Happy World Vegan Day! A year ago, I wouldn’t have thought I’d eat a fully plantbased diet and enjoying it so much! I really honestly don’t feel like I miss anything non-vegan. I love how easy it it to eat like this, and vegan food can be advanced and complex as well as super simple… Read more »