Recipes

HelloFresh Review – Coconut Dal with Roasted Butternut Squash

HelloFresh Review – Coconut Dal with Roasted Butternut Squash

HelloFresh Review - Coconut Dal with Roasted Butternut Squash *This post is sponsored by HelloFresh* I’m all about quick and easy meals that are made from scratch at home, but I know that on busy days just the idea of having to think of what to make for dinner, grabbing the ingredients from the supermarket and putting a meal together can seem daunting when all you want to do is put your legs up and enjoy some down time. In my case what would usually end up happening after a long day of work, running errands and other chores is I would end up spending ages trying to think of something to whip up, but by the end of it [...]

Nadia2022-08-27T19:49:30+01:00September 18, 2019|Curry, Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Main Meals, Rice, Sugar Free, Vegan, Vegetarian|0 Comments

Vegan & Gluten-free Cookie Dough Bites

Vegan & Gluten-free Cookie Dough Bites

Vegan & Gluten-free Cookie Dough Bites A delicious, easy and speedy treat that's healthier for you but still tastes delish! These vegan & gluten-free cookie dough bites are packed with healthy fats, fibre and yummy flavours. It's been a month since my last post! I can't believe I left it so long, although I have to say I did have a good excuse. Many of you already know that I've been working really hard the past few years on getting my nutrition qualification and the last few weeks I've been keeping my head down trying to get my end of year portfolio submitted. 3 case studies, an essay and a whole lot of paper work took it out of me. [...]

Nadia2019-09-10T21:04:03+01:00September 10, 2019|Chocolate, Cookies, Dairy Free, Desserts, Gluten Free, snack, Sweet Snacks, Vegan, Vegetarian|2 Comments

Chocolate Chip Almond Nicecream

Chocolate Chip Almond Nicecream

Chocolate Chip Almond Nicecream A quick and easy ice cream recipe that requires no churning! It's also much healthier than shop bought ice cream. I've been craving ice cream a lot recently. My flat is like a sauna and attracts the heat. So much so that it's actually warmer in the flat than it is outside! So you can imagine how hot it feels when it's 30 degrees outside. The only things I've been wanting to eat are ice cream and water melon. I've also been experiencing digestive problems due to stress and the fact that I haven't been eating well the past couple of months. I usually have a massive appetite and I'm always hungry. Now I find myself [...]

Nadia2020-06-23T16:53:18+01:00August 5, 2019|Dairy Free, Desserts, Gluten Free, Ice Cream, Raw, snack, Sweet Snacks, Vegan, Vegetarian|1 Comment

Vegan Baklava Overnight Oats

Vegan Baklava Overnight Oats

Vegan Baklava Overnight Oats A quick and easy breakfast that you can prepare in advance to enjoy on a busy morning or on the go. Baklava is one of the many Middle Eastern desserts I really miss from my childhood. Growing up in Iraq, we rarely had desserts and treats because they were considered a luxury, so we would only have them when we were guests at someone's house or during special occasions. Because they were such a rare treat, when we did have them, we savoured every bite because we didn't know when we would be getting another treat. Baklava was one of those treats that we used to enjoy on special occasions. Rich & flakey filo pastry layered with chopped [...]

Nadia2019-07-29T13:43:09+01:00July 29, 2019|Breakfasts, Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Overnight Oats, Vegan, Vegetarian|4 Comments

Vegan Biscoff Rocky Road

Vegan Biscoff Rocky Road

Vegan Biscoff Rocky Road A scrumptious chocolaty treat with lots of yummy flavours and interesting textures! Rocky road is such an easy dessert to make. No baking required and it's pretty foolproof so everyone and anyone can make it! It's enjoyed by adults and kids alike and is easily adjustable to suit different tastes, likes and dietary preferences. My father-in-law invited us to a last minute BBQ a few days ago and I wanted to make a speedy dessert to take with me so I don't show up empty handed. I had to make sure it was nut-free because my sister-in-law has a nut allergy. My husband's siblings are all a lot younger than him (the youngest being 13), so I had to also [...]

Nadia2019-07-25T19:12:58+01:00July 25, 2019|Bars, Chocolate, Dairy Free, Desserts, Sweet Snacks, Vegan, Vegetarian|4 Comments

Vanilla Chocolate Sandwich Cookies

Vanilla Chocolate Sandwich Cookies

Vanilla Chocolate Sandwich Cookies It's no secret that I love cookies (or biscuits as we refer to them here in the UK) they're my favourite sweet treats and the kind of recipes I enjoy creating the most. I've made so many cookie recipes over the years from tahini chocolate cookies, no-bake thumbprint cookies and Nutella filled cookies to more adventurous cookies like chocolate & strawberry S'mores, cinnamon roll cookies and doughnut cookies more recently. I also love recreating vegan and gluten-free versions of classics like Jaffa cakes, Wagon Wheels and Jammie Dodgers. So yeah, I'm a cookie monster and proud of it! Another big love of mine is chocolate. Add chocolate to any dessert and I'll eat it! I think what [...]

Nadia2019-07-18T18:59:48+01:00July 18, 2019|Chocolate, Cookies, Dairy Free, Desserts, Gluten Free, Sweet Snacks, Vegan, Vegetarian|5 Comments

Chocolate Chip Doughnut Cookies – Vegan & Gluten-free

Chocolate Chip Doughnut Cookies – Vegan & Gluten-free

Chocolate Chip Doughnut Cookies A crunchy cookie shaped like a doughnut. Who could resist one of these chocolate chip doughnut cookies? I haven't posted a dessert recipe on my blog in a while, which is so unlike me! So I thought it was about time I posted a new healthified treat. Chocolate chip cookies are a classic, and although they're perfect just the way they are, I wanted to put a fun spin on them. I used a silicon doughnut mould to create choc chip cookies shaped like a doughnuts to make them stand out from the crowed, and also because why not? I don't know what it is with me and doughnut shaped treats that are not actually doughnuts! I just [...]

Nadia2021-11-23T19:16:59+01:00June 30, 2019|Chocolate, Cookies, Dairy Free, Desserts, Doughnuts, doughnuts, Gluten Free, Nut Free, Vegan, Vegetarian|8 Comments

Air Fryer Vegan Samosas

Air Fryer Vegan Samosas

Air Fryer Vegan Samosas Delicious crispy vegan samosas made healthier by cooking in an air fryer with less oil. I love samosas, but they can be a bit heavy and greasy so I usually stay away from them. However these homemade air fryer samosas are so light, yet still taste delicious! The whole recipe only calls for 2 tablespoons of oil so they're much lighter and still as crispy as the ones you get from a takeaway. It's not easy getting hold of vegan or dairy-free samosas, especially around where I live. So I haven't had a samosa in years and I really missed them. This was my first ever attempt at making samosas. I was under the impression that making your own homemade [...]

Nadia2019-06-26T11:29:42+01:00June 25, 2019|Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Main Meals, Side dishes, snack, Vegan, Vegetarian, Video|0 Comments

Herby Lemon Turmeric Cornish New Potatoes

Herby Lemon Turmeric Cornish New Potatoes

Herby Lemon Turmeric Cornish New Potatoes *This post is sponsored by Seasonal Spuds* Delicious, zingy and herby potatoes that are packed with flavour and perfect as a summer side dish. It finally feels like summer is here (hurrah!), so I'm craving all the light and summary flavours. When I was trying to think of a good flavour combination to go with a potato dish, my mind instantly went to turmeric. The lovely bright colour that screams summer, the mild taste and the added anti-inflammatory benefit seemed like the perfect option. I also love turmeric because although it's a spice, it's not "spicy", if that makes sense. It's a great ingredient to add to dishes to jazz them up for those [...]

Nadia2022-08-27T19:50:04+01:00June 21, 2019|Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Main Meals, Side dishes, Vegan, Vegetarian|1 Comment

Vegan BBQ Cheese Burgers

Vegan BBQ Cheese Burgers

*This is a sponsored post for Violife* Vegan BBQ Cheese Burgers Apart from the weather, what I love most about May is that not only do we get one bank holiday weekend, but TWO bank holiday weekends! When I think of the bank holiday, the first thing that springs to mind are barbeques. I must admit I haven't had the chance to enjoy one in quite some time since living in an apartment in a busy city centre without a car, but if I had a big back garden, I would be BBQing every time the sun was out. I wanted to create a BBQ friendly recipe to celebrate the extended weekend, and the first thing that came to mind was a burger. [...]