the gluten-free adventures of a compulsive feeder
Simple to make & deliciously light to eat! With only a handful of ingredients, these crispy little biscuits are naturally sugar free, vegan, packed with nuts & seeds and make the loveliest light cookies for ice cream sandwiches.
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This was a trial recipe that instantly became a family favourite. We all love citrus & this wee tart packs a hefty lemon punch! Served chilled, it’s soft, jelly-ish, zesty, encased with a not-too-sweet simple pastry. I’m in love.
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I was trying to meditate one evening, but my monkey mind kept wandering off & I found myself thinking about trialing a fruity loaf spiked with ginger. The next morning, my daughter got up & said “I dreamed about trying to make a ginger fruit cake!” That was it. Game on! This simple little loaf is quick to make, satisfyingly spicy & delicious when eaten warm & fresh.
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Healthy, nutrient-dense, plant-based, perfectly rich & soft! It’s no secret that I’m a tahini freak – I’m in love with its mineral-rich creaminess – and I’m also in love with plant protein and the endless creative ways it can be added to our diets. This recipe is a classic example – black beans form the bulk of the truffle, complimented sweetly with a little maple, nut butter and of course, cacao. The other star of the show is sesame (tahini’s origins!), which adds a toasty, nutty, crunchy, warmth.
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Chunky, savoury, tangy, creamy, delicious! I’ve seen spreads or dips similar to this being labeled as vegan ‘tuna’ – while it obviously doesn’t taste anywhere near fishy, it does give you an idea of how you can use it, like a classic tuna/mayo combo. Finely chopped gherkins give that satisfying sour burst, balanced by crunchy celery & creamy tahini.
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With only 5 ingredients, this is a versatile wee recipe – you can use it as a luscious cake frosting, or team it up with chia pudding for a simple rich dessert. And who doesn’t love a healthy sweet treat where the main component is a sneaky vegetable?!
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I have a serious crush on chickpea flour. So savoury, so satisfying, so versatile! I’ve been making chickpea fritters for years, always blending the batter with vegetables then frying them, but it’s taken me this long to discover socca, the European traditional flatbread. Since socca doesn’t have an overwhelming taste of its own, it’s a perfect blank canvas for loading up with flavour.
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Here in New Zealand, we’d probably call these pikelets, since they’re slightly smaller & denser than flat thin pancakes, but whatever the label, they’re 100% delicious!
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Bursts of berry & a subtle zing of lemon gives this densely delicious cake a lovely flavour, while fresh grated apple gives moisture & natural sweetness.
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A wonderfully versatile protein-rich side salad that you can adapt to what’s in season or what your tastebuds prefer. If toasted nuts aren’t your thing, this is equally delicious with toasted seeds. Play with combinations of nuts, seeds & herbs – the basis of the salad (seasoned beans) will happily welcome your creativity.
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