PANTRY

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...

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...

Hazelnut and Cacao Nut Butter

Hazelnut and Cacao Nut Butter

Every now and again comfort food is needed and this hazelnut and chocolate spread fits the bill. I love this easy to make nutritious nut butter on rye bread and topped with sliced bananas. It is equally good on oat cakes or Ryvita. My preference is to use...

Cranberry Sauce Spiked with Ginger & Port

Cranberry Sauce Spiked with Ginger & Port

Cranberry sauce is one of my favourite flavours of the winter season. The sweet-tart fruity taste and bright jewel colour makes it the perfect accompaniment to many winter recipes. Try it with garlicky roast vegetables, a spicy lentil loaf or even a mushroom risotto....

Kale Chips with Miso & Tahini

Kale Chips with Miso & Tahini

Super easy and so delicious. Kale chip are the healthy alternative when I have the urge for something with a little salty and cheesy taste. This amount is for 1 bunch of kale. Next time I will certainly double the recipe and use 2 bunches of kale! Ingredients 1 bunch...