These colourful, easy bowls celebrate the time-honoured classic combo of tofu with peanut sauce. Add a nutritious swag of vegetables, and you’ve got a quick, healthy plant-based meal.
…Freestyle Peanut Tofu Bowls
Plum & Lime Cake
This is a lovely little crowd-pleasin’ cake, quick & simple to whip up. The batter is spiked with tangy lime zest, while the topping is juicy tart plums – using tinned plums means you can enjoy this treat year-round. No fresh limes? Try lemon! Equally zestily delicious!
…Three Ingredient Cookies
Cute, quick, not too sweet, simple, delicious! And yes, only three ingredients to make the actual biscuits. Got ground almonds? How about maple syrup? And nut butter of your choice? Then you’re good to go!
…Shiitake Ginger Rice Bites
I love all mushrooms, but I have a serious crush on shiitakes. There’s something about their umami, earthy, almost creamy, deliciously savoury flavour that makes me snaffle them up whenever I see them at the market. Here they’re paired with a simple medley of brown rice & zingy ginger, and fried into cute little nutrient-dense fritters. Stuff them in pita or wrap, add them to a grazing platter or Buddha bowl, pop them on the side of your salad, or simply snack on them as is.
…Capsicum Bruschetta
My cousin was enthusing about a capsicum bruschetta she’d made, involving sultanas and anchovies. I was intrigued by the sweet alongside the salty, so I experimented with capers – and this is the finger lickin’ result. Slick, oily, and savoury, yet also sweet and juicy – with only a handful of ingredients, each element gets a chance to shine.
…Crunchy Herby Lentil Salad
In this bright, fresh salad, the humble earthy lentil is the star of the show, alongside a team of crunchy sidekicks. Flavour is simple, coming from lemon juice and fresh herbs, with bursts of crisp apple & celery. Toasted nuts & seeds tie it all together – my go-to combo is chopped almonds, along with sunflower, pumpkin & sesame seeds (if you’re in a rush, you can always chop up some shop-bought pre-roasted nuts)
…Passionfruit Cheezecake
A festive, fun crowd pleaser! Passionfruit is such a delicious flavour – tart, tangy and sweet – the perfect complement to a rich, creamy filling. This is 100% gluten free and vegan, so with no gelatine or dairy products, it’s an allergy-friendly treat for all.
…Mint Choc Chip Smoothie
This mint choc chip smoothie is a great way to get green goodness in your belly, and if your garden is anything like mine, it’s bursting with fresh mint and leafy greens. Cool sweetness comes from frozen banana, alongside a little coconut milk for that smooth, filling creaminess. I still get a kick out of seeing the kids drink these smoothies, knowing how many fresh green goodies they’re getting.
…Black Bean Olive Tapenade
Traditional tapenades are pureed until smooth, but I love the rustic chunkiness of this version. I’ve broken tradition again by taking out the anchovies & adding black beans, giving a satisfying savoury softness against the salty, oily goodness of olives. Pile this tapenade on crackers, sandwiches, pizza bases, or dip into it with crunchy vegetable sticks, or add it to any grazing platter.
…Mini Maple Macaroons
Light, sweet and ever so slightly chewy, these lil treats are super fast and easy to make. Like thumbprint cookies crossed with macaroons, they’re made with only a handful of ingredients, including coconut, a little maple, coconut milk & brown rice flour. I love the simple, imperfect, rustic nature of them, how the dough is dolloped onto the baking tray & a little jam or a fresh berry is popped on top.
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