Tag: Vegan

Chocolate Covered Coconut Bars

Chocolate Covered Coconut Bars

Growing up as a kid it was pretty clear to everyone what my mum’s favourite chocolate bar was.  It was definitely a bounty bar.  She just loves the combination of coconut and chocolate and when they made an ice-cream version it was like all her 

Warm, Tropical Pineapple Carpaccio with Honey & Ginger Sauce

Warm, Tropical Pineapple Carpaccio with Honey & Ginger Sauce

When the weather isn’t playing ball, sometimes the only way to inject some sunshine into your day is with your food.  A taste of the tropics is always a good way to start your morning so bring a bit of the Caribbean to your kitchen 

Sugarfree Paloma Cocktail – Tequila & Grapefruit

Sugarfree Paloma Cocktail – Tequila & Grapefruit

How about this Sugarfree Paloma Cocktail for the perfect summer drink.  It’s chilled, light and fresh and makes the perfect aperitif as it’s not too sweet – a delicious palate cleanser to prepare you for dinner.  I can’t drink cocktails with sugar in so this 

Portuguese Piri Piri Sauce

Portuguese Piri Piri Sauce

Anyone who’s been reading this blog for a while will know all about my love for all things Portugal!!  And what is more Portuguese than Chicken Piri Piri?   Served in every restaurant, whether it’s for lunch or dinner, when you’re in the Algarve, you just 

Refined Sugar-Free Mezcal Margarita

Refined Sugar-Free Mezcal Margarita

I love a Margarita but traditionally they’re filled with so much sugar that there’s NO WAY I could enjoy them before.  Most cocktails are usually off-limits for me so I have to get inventive with my own refined sugar-free versions! With Cinco de Mayo coming 

Vegan Lentil Shepherds Pie

Vegan Lentil Shepherds Pie

Happy Veganuary everyone!!  In the spirit of all things Vegan, my friends and I decided to do an entirely Vegan Feast this January.  If you know my friends you’ll know that this was no mean feat!  Dedicated carnivores all of them (I was vegetarian for 

Roasted Acorn Squash with Pesto & Pine Nuts

Roasted Acorn Squash with Pesto & Pine Nuts

This dish has such an autumnal feel to it.  There’s something about squash that just screams cosy, comfort food.  I use Butternut Squash in my recipes a lot, from my Chorizo & Butternut Squash Frittata to my Roasted Butternut Soup and I’ve cooked Spaghetti Squash 

Socca Flatbreads

Socca Flatbreads

Whenever I ask someone on a grainfree diet what the one thing they miss eating most is, the answer is inevitably bread!  I’m no different!  I spend a great deal of time in the kitchen coming up with bread alternatives.  I have Grain Free Sandwich 

Roasted Red Pepper Houmous (Roasted Capsicum Hummus)

Roasted Red Pepper Houmous (Roasted Capsicum Hummus)

As my Haricot Bean Houmous (Navy Bean Hummus) turned out so well, I decided to have another go at it but experiment with the flavours.  I love Roasted Red Pepper Houmous so I decided to re-create that version using fresh ingredients instead of a store-bought 

Roasted Butternut Squash Soup with Chilli & Cumin

Roasted Butternut Squash Soup with Chilli & Cumin

As the weather is getting colder I thought it was time to get out and dust off my Slow Cooker which hadn’t been used since last winter!! I love soup, it’s such an easy way to get a lot of vegetables into your diet and 

Raspberry Mint Lime Cooler – Non-Alcoholic

Raspberry Mint Lime Cooler – Non-Alcoholic

I have a confession to make – I’m taking a couple of weeks off the wine!  After our wonderful trip to France and Spain and the many wine tastings we did in Rioja and Bordeaux, I felt like I needed a bit of a break.  

Cauliflower Rice Tabbouleh

Cauliflower Rice Tabbouleh

Off to a BBQ today I wanted to make a delicious side dish to pair with all the meat and fish we would be eating.  It’s the first real weekend of sunshine that we’ve had here this year and I felt in the mood for