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Vegan Spicy Mexican Tacos

Vegan Spicy Mexican Tacos

Vegan Spicy Mexican Tacos Tacos are considered such a treat in my household. They’re really easy to put together, taste delicious and are so filling and satisfying! Our go-to movie night treat. This is my second recipe for the Global Cuisines series in collaboration with GOODMINZ using their fresh minces, which are made completely from plants and with no soy! We kick started the series with my American Style Burgers served with a homemade mayonnaise. Today, we’re moving south of the border and visiting Mexico with this spicy Mexican inspired Taco recipe. GOODMINZ is a new kitchen staple made with fresh and wholesome plant-based ingredients. It comes in four different vibrant colours (green, orange, brown and purple), each with a [...]

Nadia2017-10-07T08:49:25+01:00October 7, 2017|Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Main Meals, Nut Free, Sauces and Dips, Vegan, Vegetarian|11 Comments

Chocolate Cups with Black Forest Banana Ice Cream

Chocolate Cups with Black Forest Banana Ice Cream

Chocolate Cups with Black Forest Banana Ice Cream Even though summer is now officially over and posts of soups, curries, pies and porridge are saturating the various social media platforms, I think ice cream can never be out of season. Have you ever seen a restaurant menu that doesn't feature ice cream on the dessert menu? No! There is always room for ice cream regardless of the time of year. Chocolate and ice cream are my favourite two treats. There is no question in my mind that they taste even better when paired together. These chocolate cups with black forest banana ice cream are perfect as a post dinner treat, especially at a dinner party. Why serve ice cream in a normal bowl when you [...]

Nadia2022-08-05T11:34:51+01:00October 2, 2017|Chocolate, Dairy Free, Desserts, Gluten Free, Ice Cream, Raw, Sugar Free, Sweet Snacks, Vegan, Vegetarian, Video|6 Comments

Roasted Vegetable Tofu Quiche (Vegan & Gluten-free)

Roasted Vegetable Tofu Quiche (Vegan & Gluten-free)

Roasted Vegetable Tofu Quiche (Vegan & Gluten-free) You can't beat a good quiche with a side salad for lunch. But this is no ordinary quiche. This is a plant-based quiche made with tofu! Tofu is an amazing plant-based substitute for meat and eggs. It's a great source of calcium, protein, omega-3, selenium and zinc, all nutrients that can be lacking in a plant-based diet. I added some nutritional yeast to give it a cheesy/nutty flavour and some homemade sun-dried tomato pesto for an Italian twist. Packed full of delicious herby veggies to add more flavour, texture and vibrant colours! The crust is a simple mixture of oat flour, buckwheat flour and ground almonds which made for a scrumptious crumbly base. This quiche [...]

Nadia2017-09-24T12:35:29+01:00September 24, 2017|Breakfasts, Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Main Meals, Quiche, snack, Vegan, Vegetarian|8 Comments

Salted Caramel Protein Ice Cream Doughnuts

Salted Caramel Protein Ice Cream Doughnuts

Salted Caramel Protein Ice Cream Doughnuts These salted caramel protein ice cream doughnuts are made up of a cookie/biscuit base, a protein salted maca caramel centre, a layer of gooey caramel all dipped in chocolate to make them extra decadent and lush! You really NEED to try this recipe! Prior to starting my blog and Instagram page, I never thought I could ever be creative. I grew up in Iraq, a country and environment that didn't encourage creativity. Not because its people chose not to be creative, but because they had been through so much hardship over the decades. We had to endure war after war, economic decline and never ending financial struggles. So over time things like creativity were seen as a luxury. Our [...]

Nadia2017-11-06T18:24:10+01:00September 18, 2017|Dairy Free, Desserts, doughnuts, Gluten Free, Ice Cream, Protein recipes, snack, Sweet Snacks, Vegan, Vegetarian, Video|15 Comments

Simple Gluten-free Vegan Crepes

Simple Gluten-free Vegan Crepes

Simple Gluten-free Vegan Crepes Although I already have a basic vegan crepes recipe, my oat & spelt crepes, which is very similar to this recipe, I wanted to make a gluten-free version so my readers with a gluten allergy/sensitivity can also enjoy them. So I made a couple of tweaks to the original recipe and substituted the spelt flour for buckwheat flour. These gluten-free vegan crepes are so easy to make and only call for a handful of ingredients and are ready in no time! Perfect for a fun and chilled Saturday or Sunday morning to serve to friends and family. You can stack them, sprinkle with fruit and nuts, or fill them with nut butter or homemade Nutella and roll them. [...]

Nadia2022-08-05T11:34:51+01:00September 17, 2017|Breakfasts, Dairy Free, Desserts, Gluten Free, Pancakes, Sugar Free, Vegan, Vegetarian, Video|4 Comments

Chai Ice Cream Sandwiches (Vegan & Gluten-free)

Chai Ice Cream Sandwiches (Vegan & Gluten-free)

Chai Ice Cream Sandwiches (Vegan & Gluten-free) I am a self-confessed cookie monster. I just LOVE cookies, biscuits, or whatever else you want to call them. I love the soft kind, crunchy kind and everything else in between! What's better than eating one cookie? Eating two cookies, of course! And what's better than eating two cookies? Sandwiching some ice cream in between two cookies and creating ice cream cookie sandwiches! The first time I tried a cookie sandwich was on our honeymoon. We walked past a cafe in Spain and hubby asked me if I had ever tried an ice cream sandwich. He was like "you HAVE TO try an ice cream sandwich!" when he found out I'd never experienced the joy of [...]

Nadia2017-10-26T23:47:00+01:00September 10, 2017|Cookies, Dairy Free, Desserts, Gluten Free, Ice Cream, Raw, Sweet Snacks, Vegan, Vegetarian, Video|15 Comments

No-bake Walnut Strawberry Bars (Vegan & Gluten-free)

No-bake Walnut Strawberry Bars (Vegan & Gluten-free)

No-bake Walnut Strawberry Bars (Vegan & Gluten-free) It's Friday and time to share another weekend treat! If you're looking for something delicious, decadent and fancy to make for your friends or family this weekend, then look no further! I can promise you they'll be impressed with these beauties, especially once they find out they're completely plant-based with no dairy in sight! Even if you're not vegan or you're thinking of serving these bars to none vegans, they're definitely a crowd pleaser! Fruity, rich bars with a bit of crunch. What's not to like? I'm so thrilled to announce I'll be working with Koro on some video content over the coming months. They're a Berlin based health food online store selling everything from [...]

Nadia2017-09-08T21:17:20+01:00September 8, 2017|Bars, Bars, Cheesecake, Dairy Free, Desserts, Gluten Free, Raw, snack, Sweet Snacks, Vegan, Vegetarian, Video|2 Comments

Golden Smoothie & Chia Pudding Parfait

Golden Smoothie & Chia Pudding Parfait

Golden Smoothie & Chia Pudding Parfait If you've seen my golden turmeric milk post, you'll know how much I love turmeric and everything it has to offer. It's an ingredient I try to incorporate in my daily diet as a natural anti-inflammatory agent to help keep my eczema, IBS and inflammation at bay. So many of you loved the golden turmeric milk so much that I thought it would be appropriate for me to show you another easy way to incorporate this amazing ingredient into your diet. Another thing that I love just as much as turmeric is pre-prepared breakfasts. That's meals that you prepare the night before to take the stress out of breakfast time the following morning. I'm one of [...]

Nadia2022-08-05T11:34:51+01:00September 7, 2017|Breakfasts, Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Smoothies, Sugar Free, Vegan, Vegetarian|4 Comments

Grilled Peaches with Cinnamon Granola + Tesco Scan As You Shop Service Review

Grilled Peaches with Cinnamon Granola + Tesco Scan As You Shop Service Review

Since summer is still in full swing, even though it may not always feel like it with our UK yo-yo weather, I wanted to take a break from my usual type of recipes, typically chocolate centred treats, and focus on creating something fruity. Something light that's perfect served at a BBQ or a summer dinner party with ice cream! But before I get into that, I want to talk food shopping! Tesco invited me to try out their Scan As You Shop service at my local store, and to be honest prior to that I didn't really know much about it, how it worked and why to use it! Call me strange, but I'm one of those people who loves food shopping and [...]

Nadia2017-09-04T13:38:52+01:00September 2, 2017|Dairy Free, Desserts, Gluten Free, Granola, snack, Sweet Snacks, Vegan, Vegetarian|7 Comments

Cauliflower Chickpea Salad with a Turmeric Tahini Dressing

Cauliflower Chickpea Salad with a Turmeric Tahini Dressing

Cauliflower Chickpea Salad with a Turmeric Tahini Dressing Salads are a must during the hot summer months. Especially during lunch when the sun is shining and I don't feel like having a warm, heavy meal. This cauliflower chickpea salad is super light yet satisfying at the same time. It can be enjoyed warm or cold. I know that for some, no matter what the temperature is outside, they don't like eating cold meals, which is fine. That's why this salad is perfect as it can be eaten warm or cold, depending on your personal preference! Served with a beautiful vibrant turmeric tahini dressing adding lots of flavour as well as a lovely and bright colour. Topped with chilli flakes for those [...]