Since giving up bread I’ve enjoyed finding alternatives to eat. In the past I would never have thought chickpeas would make a delicious alternative to a loaf. The humble chickpea has rudely awoken my tastes buds to a whole new …
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Flat Oven Baked Mince Beef Salad
My husband Howard, son Ted and I love a burger. I think we could eat a burger most evenings. When I saw this flat mince beef recipe on a YouTube short I knew I had to try it. It looked …
Edemame Bean and Pea Pesto Dip (Video Version)
My husband Howard and son Ted hate peas. Please don’t worry I didn’t try and hide it from them in this pesto dip. I made this dip for myself. I love peas. Also I have recently discovered edamame beans too. …
Banana and Raisin Lentil Muffins
The other day I made a smoothie with cooked lentils. Which was so tasty, I promise. It got me wondering what other sweet treat breakfasts I could make with a humble lentil. Lentils are packed with protein and fibre. Plus …
Cannellini Bean Dip with Sage Roasted Vegetables
A few years ago I made a variety of hummus’ that my son Ted and I loved to eat. Then, as with most foods, I stopped making it. Recently I have been rediscovering dips but this time I’m not making …
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Harissa Spiced Pinto Bean Dip
Beans are a fantastic staple to have in the cupboard. Sadly, the beans I tend to keep I forget I have them. That is until I watch vegan Youtubers make yummy recipes. Then I remember and I get very inspired …
Apple and Date Fruit Soup (Video Version)
Soups, stews and curries are a great way to keep warm and well in winter. Occasionally during the winter months I fancy sweet treats too. As soups are a great way to keep warm I decided to make a fruit …
Mint and Tropical Fruit Soup (Video Version)
Even in winter I love to eat summer fruits. We always buy bags of frozen fruit from our local supermarket. When we buy the frozen tropical fruit it always reminds me that summer is on the way. Yay! In winter …
Strawberry Fruit Soup (Video Version)
One of the fruits I associate with summer is strawberries. Nothing beats a beautiful British strawberry. We try to buy fresh strawberries in the summer but we buy them frozen in the winter. As I think of strawberries as a …
Baked Chickpea Flour Pizza Pancakes
Occasionally I will really want pizza for dinner but having a gluten and dairy intolerance forbids it. That was until I discovered I could bake a chickpea flour wrap pancake. Now I can eat a delicious vegan version of pizza …
