vegan

I love adding olives and roasted capsicum to this traditional Tuscan-inspired recipe. The addition of pan-fried okra and lemon gives the dish an interesting textural twist. The salad is a great way to use up leftover tomatoes and bread. If you only have fresh bread, just leave the bread uncovered on a plate to dry for an hour or dry it out on low heat in the oven.

This recipe is one of my all-time favourites for using up leftover vegetables. It can be made in a tagine or a pot. My tip is to add dried apricots for a touch of sweetness and some chilli flakes for extra heat. It can be eaten as a main or side dish for Sunday roast.

Brassica vegetables such as cauliflower are nutrient-rich powerhouses that are loaded with disease-fighting vitamins, minerals and phytochemicals. Most of brassicas’ beneficial effects are linked to their unique phytochemicals which have antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and lipid- and blood-sugar-lowering effects. This makes cauliflower an excellent food choice for helping to prevent chronic diseases such as cancer, cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes.

Take cauliflower to new heights in this colourful Indian-spiced ferment. Turmeric is a powerful secret weapon when it comes to good health and enjoying this supercharged spice is an ideal pick-me-up if you’re feeling a little run-down, and a wonderful comfort for an upset tummy.

This Spiced Red Lentil and Kale Soup offers a fantastic source of protein and fibre, as well as feeding your good gut bugs.

Including fermented foods like yoghurt in your daily diet is an excellent way to support your gut and immune health by encouraging the growth of beneficial gut bacteria.

The trick with this soup is to mix it with different flavour hits to create new tastes every day. You can change the grated vegies and greens you use in this base recipe according to seasonal availability. Create your own army of jar soups in advance and stash them in the fridge for up to 1 week.

Just a few years ago, mason jars were only used for canning. Now, it’s super-trendy to serve food in a jar and for good reason; they’re environmentally friendly, portable and food can look very appetising when stacked or piled in a jar.

Made with tahini and almonds, these delicious cookies will provide a good dose of calcium for strong bones, and vitamin E and healthy fats that are beneficial for heart health. High in protein and fibre, they make a satisfying treat.

Coconut biscuits sandwiched around a chocolate filling is a combo people have enjoyed for years. Try this delicious recipe tonight!

If you think you can’t have the perfect cracker in less than 15 mins, then think again. These simple and straightforward biscuits are not at all difficult or fussy to make.

These healthy cookies are a favourite in our house! Bake them for your next picnic or friend’s birthday.