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HelloFresh Review – Creamy Lentils and Plant Based Chicken

HelloFresh Review – Creamy Lentils and Plant Based Chicken

*This post is sponsored by HelloFresh* Today I’m reviewing the UK’s leading recipe box company, HelloFresh, who deliver recipe cards and ingredients straight to your doorstep taking away the hassle from dinner time. You’ve probably already heard of it and may be curious to find out how it works and what to expect from the service. It goes without saying that I love cooking. I’m definitely in my element when I’m in the kitchen whipping up a delicious meal or a tasty treat, but it can get a little too much sometimes. I spend my days either experimenting with recipes, filming recipes, editing food content or thinking about the next recipes to try. It’s my dream job and I absolutely love [...]

Nadia2022-08-27T19:29:32+01:00December 10, 2020|Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Main Meals, Vegan, Vegetarian|1 Comment

Vegan Chocolate Brownies

Vegan Chocolate Brownies

(AD) Super decadent brownies that are completely plant-based! If you’re looking for a yummy, sweet treat, you NEED these vegan chocolate brownies in your life! To me, brownies have to be fudgy, dense and gooey. Cakey brownies just don’t cut it for me. They have to be rich and chocolatey like these vegan chocolate brownies. You can get creative and make it your own by adding things like chopped nuts, dried fruit, chocolate chips or even drizzle nut butter on top of the batter before baking to create a swirl effect! Nestlé has recently launched a new vegan condensed milk alternative to their iconic Carnation range and I’m collaborating with them to show how it’s such a fun and versatile [...]

Nadia2020-12-04T01:22:19+01:00December 4, 2020|Bars, Brownies, Chocolate, Dairy Free, Desserts, Vegan, Vegetarian|3 Comments

Festive Chocolate Orange Scones Vegan & Gluten-free

Festive Chocolate Orange Scones Vegan & Gluten-free

*This post is sponsored by FREEE* Is there anything more comforting on a cold, rainy day than a lovely warm homemade scone and a cup of tea? How about a chocolate orange scone? It’s definitely my go to treat for this time of year! These chocolate orange scones are super comforting and they couldn’t be easier to make. I used a mixture of FREEE Gluten Free Self Raising White Flour and oat flour, which I made myself by blending gluten-free oats – try FREEE’s Gluten Free Porridge Oats - into a fine flour in the food processor. The scones are also vegan, but they don’t have to be if you’re not avoiding milk or butter. They can also easily be [...]

Nadia2022-09-12T22:59:33+01:00December 3, 2020|Breakfasts, Dairy Free, Desserts, Gluten Free, Nut Free, snack, Vegan, Vegetarian|4 Comments

California Walnut Keema

California Walnut Keema

*This post is sponsored by California Walnuts* Keema is a minced meat dish usually made with minced beef or lamb. It’s an Indian dish, but variations of it are enjoyed in other counties like Pakistan, Bangladesh and even in Middle Eastern countries. I grew up in Iraq and we make it minus the chilli, so basically a milder version of it, but equally as delicious! It’s such a comforting meal, especially served with rice in a bowl during the cold winter months! I’m creating a vegan version using California Walnuts by blending the walnuts into a ‘mince’ then soaking it in water to make it lovely and soft to mimic real minced meat. This way it will absorb all the [...]

Nadia2022-08-27T19:30:53+01:00November 29, 2020|Curry, Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Main Meals, Rice, Vegan, Vegetarian|0 Comments

California Walnut Za’atar Flat Breads

California Walnut Za’atar Flat Breads

*This post is sponsored by California Walnuts* This right here is one of my childhood favourites! If you’ve never tried (or even heard of) za’atar you’re missing out big time! It’s basically a blend of herbs (mainly thyme and oregano) with sesame seeds. It’s usually mixed with olive oil and lemon juice then spread on bread/dough to create the most drool worthy flavour combination! It’s definitely a comfort meal for me - a Middle Eastern pizza if you like. I’m adding California Walnut ‘mince’ to my version to add some healthy fats and protein. Did you know that walnuts are the only tree nut to contain a rich source of the plant-based omega-3, alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) 2.7g/ 30g*? Each 30g [...]

Nadia2022-08-27T19:31:12+01:00November 27, 2020|Breakfasts, Dairy Free, Main Meals, Pizza, snack, Uncategorized, Vegan, Vegetarian|0 Comments

Korean California Walnut Bowl

Korean California Walnut Bowl

*This post is sponsored by California Walnuts* I absolutely LOVE Korean food. It is usually quite heavy on the meat, but it’s so easy to make your own vegen/vegetarian Korean dishes at home, like this Korean California Walnut bowl I’ll be showing you how to make in this post! I’m using a combination of California Walnuts and tofu as the plant based meat substitute. The walnuts are an amazing source of essential fatty acids in the form of omega-3, alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) 2.7g/ 30g* as well as protein. The tofu is another great source of protein and together they make such an amazing minced meat substitute that’s delicious and balanced. The mild and creamy flavour of California walnuts make them [...]

Nadia2022-08-27T19:31:27+01:00November 24, 2020|Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Main Meals, Rice, Vegan, Vegetarian|0 Comments

Peanut Butter Protein Breakfast Pudding

Peanut Butter Protein Breakfast Pudding

*This post is sponsored by Bulk Powders* Silky, smooth and satisfying breakfast with added protein. This Peanut Butter protein breakfast pudding tastes more like a dessert, but it's packed with fibre, healthy fats and protein. I love adding protein to my breakfast as it prevents sugar slumps. I used to get the worst sugar crashes. That jittery feeling a couple of hours after breakfast that leaves me feeling irritable, on edge and unable to concentrate. I still get those crashes if I don't eat a well balanced breakfast with protein and fat. Simple carb rich breakfasts low in fat and protein just don't suit me well at all! And so far what I've seen in the clinics I've observed as well [...]

Nadia2024-06-20T16:04:30+01:00November 20, 2020|Breakfasts, Dairy Free, Desserts, Gluten Free, Oatmeal, Overnight Oats, Porridge, snack, Vegan, Vegetarian|5 Comments

Vegan Caramel Filled Chocolate Cookies

Vegan Caramel Filled Chocolate Cookies

* This post is sponsored by Nature’s Charm* A chocolate cookie with a yummy hidden surprise - These vegan caramel filled chocolate cookies are exactly what you need during this lockdown! We all need a little cheering up. It's bad enough that we're having to spend our days in doors without being able to see friends and loved ones, but this cold and gloomy weather is only making things that much more difficult! I think many of us, myself include, need little pleasures throughout the day. Something to look forward to to make the day a little easier. For me, cookies are the ultimate comfort treat. Especially when paired with a cup of tea. That time on the sofa afternoon [...]

Nadia2022-08-27T19:33:08+01:00November 13, 2020|Chocolate, Cookies, Dairy Free, Desserts, Gluten Free, snack, Sweet Snacks, Vegan, Vegetarian|0 Comments

Tahini Cardamom Cookies

Tahini Cardamom Cookies

A crunchy cookie flavoured with cardamom, cinnamon and tahini. I created these tahini cardamom cookies especially for Eid (which is this Sunday/Monday depending on the sighting of the moon). This is the third year in a row where I make a cookie recipe to celebrate Eid. A couple of years ago I made my healthified Kleicha/date cookies recipe (which is probably my favourite recipe on the blog to date!) and last year I made another version of cardamom cookies without the tahini and with a few different variations, but still equally as delicious! I used tahini instead of oil to add lots of goodness and flavour making these tahini cardamom cookies oil-free. They're also vegan (no eggs, milk or butter) [...]

Nadia2022-06-14T18:38:08+01:00November 10, 2020|Cookies, Dairy Free, Desserts, Gluten Free, snack, Sweet Snacks, Vegan, Vegetarian, Video|70 Comments

PB&J Chocolate Crunch Doughnuts

PB&J Chocolate Crunch Doughnuts

These PB&J chocolate crunch doughnuts are such a fun recipe that requires few ingredients and are so easy to make! I created these chocolate crunch doughnuts a couple of years ago and they've been a huge hit! I've since seen countless of other influencers recreate it or make something similar, which is nice to see that I inspire people. I wanted to make a PB&J version, because let's face is everyone loves PB&J! I used homemade raspberry chia jam and peanut butter, but really you can use any jam (shop bought or homemade) and any type of nut butter. I also topped them with some crunchy pretzels and dried strawberries to add even more texture and different flavours. PB&J Chocolate [...]