Som Tum has is hands down my favourite Thai dish. I love the fragrant curries, the creamy soups and the tangy noodles, but this spicy green papaya salad makes my heart sing every time. The first bite takes me back to the the street food vendors of Thailand. Green...
Potato salad is a summer staple, this recipe for Curried Sweet Potato Salad is a exciting spin on the classic. The combination of roasted sweet potatoes and crunchy cashews is a match made in heaven, mingling with fresh coriander, curry powder and lime juice. Perfect...
Vietnamese rice paper rolls are not fried, they are served fresh. Rice paper is soaked and packed with fresh herbs, vegetables and rice noodles and served with a gorgeous dipping sauce to create an explosion of taste. These work great as an interactive...
Baba ganoush can be found in many areas of the Middle East. Each country or even family has its own version. The most authentic tasting baba ganoush is made with aubergine that has been roasted over a flame or bbq until the skin is charred and the flesh is tender....
100% Abbey Home Farm Friters Today I spent the day doing cookery demos for the Open Farm Day at Abbey Home Farm in Cirencester. Abbey Home Farm is home to the award winning farm cafe and shop, The Organic Farm Shop. Nestled only a few minutes drive out of...
Whether it's for breakfast or a snack, a smoothie is a great way to incorporate fruit into your diet. I have put together Ten Top Smoothies recipes that are tried and true. Protein powder or your choice can be added to any of them to boost the protein content. Ten Top...
Miso Noodle Soup is my plant based equivalent to chicken noodle soup when I am starting to feel poorly. Miso is delicious and packed with nutrition. It is a traditional ingredient used in Japanese cooking. Miso is made by fermenting soy beans with salt and koji, which...
Sesame Kale Crisps make eating healthy easy. Kale is a powerhouse vegetable, it is full of fibre, helps to reduce the risk of cancer, contains a high amount of antioxidants, supports the bodies natural detoxification process and it taste great. Sesame Kale Crisps...
Courgettes make these harvest style muffins moist and fluffy. This recipe is an old favourite of mine that I created while working at the Upper Valley Food Co-op in White River Junction, VT. I was asked to start a take away foods deli in the store, The Sweet Lilac...
Courgette fritters are a fantastic and easy way to use up courgettes. We love them served warm, cold, served with beetroot chutney as pictured, served with tzatziki or even on their own. Courgette Fritters makes about 12 fritters 2 courgettes (approx. 350-400g) 3...