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Salsa Vegan Grilled Cheese

Salsa Vegan Grilled Cheese

*This post is sponsored by Holy Moly Dips* Grilled cheese with a twist - this salsa vegan grilled cheese is jazzed up with smokey red pepper & tomato salsa. Great as a yummy savoury breakfast or a speedy comforting lunch! Some days you just need something really simple, yet decadent to lift up your mood. A grilled cheese in my eyes is the definition of simple comforts. It's almost like a pizza, but 10 times easer and faster to make. A grilled cheese on it's own is pure happiness, but add salsa to it and you elevate it to something so much more delicious! I used Holy Moly's new smokey red pepper & tomato salsa and it worked a treat! [...]

Nadia2022-08-27T19:22:07+01:00September 23, 2021|Breakfasts, Dairy Free, Main Meals, Sandwiches, Vegan, Vegetarian|0 Comments

Kale Sweet Potato Hash

Kale Sweet Potato Hash

*This post is sponsored by Discover Great Veg* A delicious and comforting meal that’s also good for you! A versatile dish that you can enjoy for breakfast or as a side with lunch/dinner. It’s such an easy and tasty way to get lots of veggie goodness into your meals! I always prefer using sweet potato to regular potatoes in general, but especially recipes like this. It just adds so much more flavour and it’s also better for you! Kale and sweet potato are the perfect match – when the kale cooks it absorbs all the lovely spices and balances out the sweetness of the potatoes perfectly. I’m teaming up again with Discover Great Veg to provide you with inspiration on [...]

Nadia2022-08-27T19:23:30+01:00August 17, 2021|Breakfasts, Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Main Meals, Vegan, Vegetarian|2 Comments

Vegan Cavolo Nero Sausage Rolls

Vegan Cavolo Nero Sausage Rolls

*This post is sponsored by Discover Great Veg* A plant-based version of a British classic made with added veggie goodness and a bit of heat to make it even more warming and comforting! This one is for all the sausages roll fans out there looking for a quick and easy plant-based sausage roll recipe. A yummy flaky crust with a chilli sausage cavolo nero filling - great for a speedy weekday dinner or a weekend treat. Also one to make for picnics now that the weather is warming up! I’m teaming up again with Discover Great Veg to provide you with inspiration on new and exciting ways to Go Green and include spinach, kale, and cavolo nero in your daily [...]

Nadia2022-08-27T19:23:44+01:00August 10, 2021|Dairy Free, Main Meals, Side dishes, snack, Vegan, Vegetarian|2 Comments

Spinach Patties with Lemon Chilli Spaghetti

Spinach Patties with Lemon Chilli Spaghetti

*This post is sponsored by Discover Great Veg* A delicious, quick and easy meal for the whole family – these spinach patties served with lemon chilli spaghetti are packed with veggies and lots of flavour! I’m so thrilled to be teaming up with Discover Great Veg to provide you with inspiration on new and exciting ways to Go Green and include spinach, kale, leeks and cavolo nero in your daily diet. The aim to create healthier recipes that anyone can make using easy to find ingredients, with green leafy veg at the core. Today I’m using spinach as the star vegetable to make these delicious patties and I’m serving them with a simple lemon & chilli spaghetti. I used spinach [...]

Nadia2022-08-27T19:25:25+01:00August 3, 2021|Dairy Free, Main Meals, Nut Free, Pasta, snack, Vegan, Vegetarian|2 Comments

Za’atar Pitta Chips & Baba Ganoush

Za’atar Pitta Chips & Baba Ganoush

If you've followed me for a while you'll know that I grew up in the Middle East and so the cuisine and the flavours associated with it hold a special place in my heart. There are so many amazing ingredients and tastes that can help brin healthy meals to life without having to use too much of the other ingredients that make food taste good, namely oil, salt and sugar! Za'atar is one ingredient I can't get enough of. It's typically used as a flatbread/Arabic pizza topping, but it's also amazing as a convenient and yummy seasoning for vegetables, meats and dips. The easiest way to enjoy za'atar (a herb mix which you can now find in most major supermarkets!) [...]

Nadia2021-02-04T19:22:13+01:00February 4, 2021|Dairy Free, Main Meals, Savoury Snacks, snack, Vegan, Vegetarian|0 Comments

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

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

Pan-fried Maple Soy Tofu

Pan-fried Maple Soy Tofu

A delicious Asian inspired meal that's vegan and packed with protein - this pan-fried maple soy tofu dish is also easy to make and bursting with flavour! It's safe to say that my sweet recipes are a lot more popular on here and on Instagram compared to my savoury recipes, which means I gravitate towards making more sweet treats because I know that's what you all enjoy the most. I do however want to start making more savoury dishes as I also love cooking main meals and experimenting with savoury ingredients and flavours. One of my favourite ingredients to include in my meals is tofu, especially when it's served in a delicious sauce packed with flavour like this pan-fried maple [...]