Carrot Noodle Salad with Ginger-Miso Dressing

  Sometimes I really crave the unique flavours of Asian dishes, which is why I wanted to create an Asian-style crunchy salad, using miso and ginger to make a creamy dressing. This salad was so delic...

Curried Chickpea and Wild Rice Stir-fry

Beans and rice are a classic combination. A few decades ago, it was claimed that those on a meat-free diet must eat beans and rice together to consume the right kind of 'complementary' amino acids. Luckily,...

‘Toffee Crisp’ Protein Thickshake

A healthy chocolate smoothie that tastes like a Toffee Crisp? You must be joking! That's pretty much what I hear from my friends when I dare to tell them that such a creation exists! Yet this smoo...

Roast Aubergine and Basil Pizza

I think I'm obsessed with pesto. It's the ubiquitous deli spread that instantly makes everything taste amazing. And the best thing is that it's so easy to make at home and playing around with different ingr...

Gluten-Free Grains and Flours

Gluten-Free Grains: Oats (Preferably certified gluten-free) Oat groats Millet flakes Buckwheat flakes Buckwheat groats Quinoa and Quinoa Flakes Bulgar wheat Brown rice Wild rice Gluten-free Oat ca...

Beans and Legumes

Beans and Legumes Buy dried beans and lentils to soak and cook at home, rather than tinned versions. Look out for beans sold in cartons (Tesco stocks them) or sprout your own at home! Chickpeas Bor...

Roast Butternut Squash, Lentil and Spinach Stew

 This is a deliciously warming and easy dish, plus it's a cheap and filling option for families, students and anyone watching the pennies. Kids will love the natural sweetness of the butternut squash and p...

Pine Nut and Date Millet Pilaf

The butternut squash is such a versatile starchy vegetable, and works for everything from soups to curries, stews and simple salads. But thanks to their shape, they're also perfect to stuff for a fun and di...

Apple, Ginger and Cinnamon Immunity Porridge

It was good enough for Goldilocks and the three bears! Porridge is a breakfast staple in our house, especially throughout the chilly winter months. Full of fibre and goodness, it can be paired with a huge r...