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Cornish New Potato and Chickpea Curry

Cornish New Potato and Chickpea Curry

*This post is sponsored by Seasonal Spuds* A super warming curry that’s completely plant based and packed with flavour. This Cornish new potato and chickpea curry is a definite crowd pleaser! Packed with fragrant spices like cinnamon, cardamom and turmeric with a generous helping of chilli to add a real kick. The chilli part can easily be adjusted to meet your heat threshold, of course ;) I can handle some heat, but not too much or I feel it overpowers all the other flavours. But then I have been told that I don’t add enough when I’m making a curry for others, so it really does depend on each individual’s preference. I chucked in some chickpeas for a source of [...]

Nadia2022-08-27T19:35:56+01:00June 29, 2020|Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Main Meals, Rice, Vegan, Vegetarian|2 Comments

Za’atar Cornish New Potato & Sausage Bake

Za’atar Cornish New Potato & Sausage Bake

*This post is sponsored by Seasonal Spuds* A wholesome meal with in season Cornish New Potatoes and added protein in the form of vegan sausages making this bake a well-rounded, filling and satisfying meal! Packed with flavour from the za’atar mix – a popular Middle Eastern herb mix mainly made up of finely crushed dried thyme, sumac and sesame seeds. I grew up in the Middle East and so this spice mixture is really close to my heart. It’s still not very well known in the UK, but is now stocked in most major supermarkets either in the spice isle or a the world food isle. Za’atar goes well with many types of dishes – mainly used on bread with [...]

Nadia2022-08-27T19:35:34+01:00June 13, 2020|Bakes, Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Main Meals, Vegan, Vegetarian, Video|2 Comments

Holland’s Pies Vegan Sausage Roll Review

Holland’s Pies Vegan Sausage Roll Review

*This post is sponsored by Holland's Pies* With more and more of us choosing to reduce our meat intake, whether that be for ethical, environmental or health reasons, it is nice to see more and more brands offering vegan alternatives to our favourite foods! Lancashire baker Holland’s Pies have launched their first vegan product that’s Vegetarian Society ‘Vegan Approved’ and I’ve been lucky enough to have some sent straight to my door to try out. The rolls are made of plant-based pastry filled with a soy protein, mushrooms, and fried onion sausage filling that’s flavoured with a mix of fragrant herbs. You can enjoy them warm or cold so they make a lovely quick lunch that leaves you feeling satisfied, [...]

Nadia2022-08-27T19:36:42+01:00May 26, 2020|Breakfasts, Dairy Free, Main Meals, snack, Vegan, Vegetarian|0 Comments

Vegan Tuna Salad

Vegan Tuna Salad

Now that the weather is warming up and we’re having sunnier days, it seems like the perfect time to share a light and healthy salad that’s still hearty, filling and delicious! We’re all adjusting to life in lockdown which has quickly become the new norm. A lot of us are preparing way more homecooked meals than we’re used to and are on the lookout for ideas and inspirations. One of the worst feelings is when you’re hungry and you can’t think of what to prepare to eat, especially when you’ve already made a meal 4-5 hours ago. As much as I love cooking and experimenting in the kitchen with new methods, techniques and flavours, sometimes all I want to do [...]

Nadia2020-05-14T17:26:31+01:00May 14, 2020|Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Main Meals, Salads, Vegan, Vegetarian|0 Comments

American Sweet Potato Bean Chilli

American Sweet Potato Bean Chilli

* This post is sponsored by American Sweet Potatoes* I’m a huge fan of meal prepping and batch cooking. It’s a great way to take the stress out of eating healthy as well as to save time and money! It’s also such a nice feeling knowing you have a pre-prepared meal waiting for you after a long and stressful day. It’s International Sweet Potato Week between the 1st and 11th April and I’m collaborating with American Sweet Potatoes to create a quick and easy prep-ahead of time lunch recipe that’s healthy, but also packed with flavour. I decided to make a vegan chilli as it’s easy and uses cheap ingredients that are easy to get hold of. I do use sweet [...]

Nadia2020-04-06T18:09:37+01:00April 6, 2020|Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Main Meals, Rice, Vegan, Vegetarian, Video|0 Comments

Creamy Vegan Chickpea Risoni

Creamy Vegan Chickpea Risoni

Creamy Vegan Chickpea Risoni * This post is sponsored by East End Foods* Creamy, delicious and packed with flavour - this creamy vegan chickpea risoni is the perfect quick and easy meal to try if you're still taking part in Veganuary or if you're wanting to continue to reduce your animal product intake once January is over. You don't have to be vegan to enjoy more plant-based meals. There is a common misconception that vegan meals are expensive, boring and lack in flavour. My diet is mainly plant-based and I can tell you that I never feel like I'm missing out on anything and I always make sure that my food tastes good by including lots of fresh ingredients as well [...]

Nadia2022-08-27T19:44:45+01:00January 30, 2020|Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Main Meals, Pasta, Rice, Vegan, Vegetarian|2 Comments

Tofu Quinoa Sushi Bowl

Tofu Quinoa Sushi Bowl

Tofu Quinoa Sushi Bowl A quick and delicious meal that you can enjoy for lunch or dinner. This tofu quinoa sushi bowl is both tasty and nutritious! For many people, January is about developing new habits, self improvement and meeting health goals. However, this tends to be short lived as the temptation is for us to flip our diet on its head and change it completely as well as embark on a crazy new fitness regime that our bodies aren't used to. The combination of both just gets on top of us and we lose the will to carry it through. I've been there so I know exactly what it's like. Instead what we should be doing is making small changes here and [...]

Nadia2021-10-25T11:29:19+01:00January 28, 2020|Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Main Meals, Post Workout Meals, Protein recipes, Salads, Vegan, Vegetarian|5 Comments

Vegan Sweet Potato Cakes

Vegan Sweet Potato Cakes

Vegan Sweet Potato Cakes A delicious side to any meal, these vegan sweet potato cakes are yummy and really easy to make. Seeing that my mushroom stuffed potato cakes are one of the most popular recipes on my blog, I thought I'd create another potato cake recipe only this time using sweet potatoes. This humble vegetable is so tasty as it is, but when mashing it with other vegetables and spices, shaping it into cakes and frying it in some coconut oil, they taste that much more amazing! There are two ways of preparing the potatoes in this recipe. You can either boil them until soft, leave to cool and then mash them. Or what I like to do is roast them in the oven with salt, [...]

Nadia2020-01-23T18:07:36+01:00January 23, 2020|Breakfasts, Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Main Meals, Pancakes, Side dishes, Vegan, Vegetarian|16 Comments

Bramley Apple Sweet Potato Sausage Hash

Bramley Apple Sweet Potato Sausage Hash

Bramley Apple Sweet Potato Sausage Hash * This post is sponsored by Great British Apples* This is not your average potato hash recipe, this is a sweet potato hash with the addition of delicious tart apple chunks and veggie sausages as a good source of protein. It’s really quick and easy to put together and you can enjoy it for breakfast, lunch or dinner. The leftovers would also make a really nice side dish to other meals too. If you’re not vegan/plant-based you can go ahead and top it with a couple of fried or poached eggs, although the sausages add more than enough protein to make it a filling and substantial meal as it is. You don’t have to [...]

Nadia2022-08-27T19:47:14+01:00November 28, 2019|Bakes, Breakfasts, Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Main Meals, Post Workout Meals, Protein recipes, snack, Vegan, Vegetarian|0 Comments

Butternut Squash Turmeric Ginger Soup

Butternut Squash Turmeric Ginger Soup

Butternut Squash Turmeric Ginger Soup Now that I’ve embarked on my 30s, it’s crucial for me to look after my body in any way that I can. In my younger days, it was so easy to think I was invincible, like nothing would ever hurt me. I was so used to my body being able to bounce back and recover from pretty much anything. It’s only when I started getting the aches and pains that come as a result of accumulated injuries/physical stress, bad posture and the natural process of aging that I started to consider taking steps to look after myself! Now, that resilience I grew so used to having is fading and I find myself looking for ways [...]