Lunch

Quinoa Salad (Vegan + Gluten free)

A flavourful and zesty salad that includes nutritious quinoa, dried cranberries, chickpeas, toasted almonds and fresh herbs, with a tangy lemon mustard dressing. I am currently in full swing of wedding planning. Let me remind you it is now wedding planning 2.0 since my first wedding was postponed due to […]

Vegan Falafels

An authentic-tasting vegan falafel recipe, made using fresh chickpeas, fresh herbs, and spices – perfect for a party platter or snack. ‘What good is the warmth of summer, without the cold of winter to give it sweetness.’ John Steinbeck I am feeling the above quote very much right now! As […]

Vegan Tzatziki – no yoghurt

A fresh and tangy vegan tzatziki dip made with cashew sour cream in place of yoghurt, flavoured with fresh mint, cucumber and garlic. So summer season is upon us, and along with that comes a reduction in covid numbers in old sunny South Africa, and increased (careful) socialising! I am […]

Vegan Bean Goulash

A Hungarian-style goulash that is flavourful and hearty, made vegan by the use of beans instead of the traditional meat. I am so happy that I created this recipe – it has warmed me and my fiancé up on many a cold winter evening! I actually got the idea, or […]

Chickpea and Tahini Stew

A combination of chickpeas, tahini, seasonal vegetables and warming spices make this creamy stew a winning winter recipe. Much to my dismay, the weather has cooled down substantially. If I’m honest with myself, I have to admit that it is, in fact, mid-winter. Bleh! There are a few things that […]

Four Corners Lentil Stew

A tasty, satisfying and healthy vegan meal made with pantry staples Lockdown Lentil Stew … I first came across this recipe online many years ago. I am not even sure where I stumbled upon it, but I copied and pasted the recipe and directions into my Notes App on my […]

Easy Hummus in 5 Minutes

Quick and Delicious Vegan Hummus On being a vegan stereotype … I honestly don’t think I have ever met anyone who does not like hummus. I have even seen fussy kids guzzling the stuff with abandon. The day I realised I was a vegetarian stereotype must have been at least […]

Tasty Vegan Spinach and Mushroom Salad

A beautifully textured and savoury vegan salad, perfect as an accompaniment to a braai/barbeque or at a summer picnic. 🌱Swiss Chard = nutritional powerhouse 🌱 It really is not accidental that the good old cartoon character, strongman Popeye, ate copious amounts of spinach to retain his strength. From a quick […]

Quick and Easy Vegan Chickpea Curry

A tasty vegan chickpea curry that is sure to become a staple in your home, and a crowd-pleaser for entertaining. This recipe kind of has a special place in my heart 😊 When I was still a new vegetarian, in roughly 2012 or so, I was just as confused as […]