Oil Free Baba Ganoush

Oil Free Baba Ganoush

Baba Ganoush, often called caviar d’aubergines, is easy to make and keeps well. In fact,  the flavour improves if made a day or two in advance. I serve baba ganoush with toasted bread, pita triangles or a selection of veggies for dipping. I have even been known to...
Coriander – Cilantro Pesto

Coriander – Cilantro Pesto

Coriander (Cilantro) has been found to remove heavy metals from our bodies. And here is a delicious way to  add plenty of the chelating properties of cilantro to your diet. This pesto recipe uses no oil. Fancy that! I use half an avocado to supply some fat and...
Cashew Mayonnaise

Cashew Mayonnaise

I have been wanting to make an oil and dairy free mayonnaise and today I gave it a try. I am thrilled with the result and look forward to experimenting with all the ways I can use this whole food plant based version of mayonnaise. Remember, even this vegan version of...
Vanilla Salt and Vanilla Extract

Vanilla Salt and Vanilla Extract

Fragrant, flavourful vanilla. I love it. I have been experimenting with vanilla salt and my own vanilla extract as welcome additions to my pantry staples. These more unusual but easy to create items add something really special to an elegant whole food plant based...
Oven Roast Garlic

Oven Roast Garlic

I like to keep some oven roasted garlic in my fridge. I love its buttery, garlicky flavour  spread on whole grain toast with sliced tomatoes and topped with a basil leaf or two. Add a clove or three to humus, or pesto or baba ganoush (recipes coming soon!) and...