Recipes/Blog My kids love pasta, so combining it with broccoli is a winning combination. Raising vegetarian kids means I’m always looking at ways to add more vegetables to their meals. Even though they are thriving as vegetarians, their vegetable repertoire isn’t vast yet. I think it’s just a kid thing right! Broccoli is one vegetable
Recipes/Blog I’ve grown to love cauliflower over the last couple of years. As I kid I remember my mum trying so hard to get me to eat it and I just thought it was horrible. I totally underestimated this vegetable. For vegans, it’s a magical ingredient. Use it to make vegan bechamel, it’s an alternative
MY JOURNEY TO PLANT-BASED EATING I wasn’t always a plant-based eater. I was raised in an Italian family. My mum was an incredible chef and my parents always owned and ran Italian restaurants. I feasted on a traditional Italian diet and loaded up on dairy, pasta, chicken, fish, sliced meats and anything and everything Italian.
Recipes/Blog For some reason, fruit and chocolate just go hand in hand – berry chocolate, cherry chocolate, pear and chocolate, banana, and the list goes on. Orange would have to be an all time favourite in our family. A solid combination or sweet and citrus. This recipe is a spin on my chocolate peanut
Fruit or Smoothie Ice Blocks What visions do you have when you hear the word summer? For me it takes me straight back to my childhood – long days outdoors, swimming, the beach, that salty residue on your skin at the end of a glorious day, laughter, friendship and so much more. I remember riding
Recipes/Blog Home made sauces and salsas are such a great way to add flavour to your dishes. And with store bought sauces loaded with so many preservatives and sugar, why not whip up some home made sauces and enjoy them guilt free. This salsa can be used in so many ways. You can use
Recipes/Blog I’m constantly looking for quick, easy and low sugar treats our family can indulge in. This recipe would have to be the most simple cake by far. It is refined sugar, dairy and egg free (100% vegan) and delicious. There are some key ingredients I use in most of my sweets that you
Recipes/Blog I grew up in my families’ Italian restaurants and pizza was always a menu pleaser. I absolutely love pizza, but then again who doesn’t? My favourite kind is a thin crispy base with minimal toppings – I’d choose a Margherta with olives any day. My pizza dough recipes is as wholefoods based as possible.
Recipes/Blog In every kitchen there are some basic recipes we can whip out in a few minutes. You know those nights when you’re just so exhausted, you can’t be bothered whipping up a storm? Well this basic tomato sauce is a one pot dinner that can be ready in 20 minutes. It’s one I always
Recipes/Blog This recipe takes me back to my childhood. When I was young I remember my mum always making us potato croquettes and they were so delicious. The warm mash potato surrounded by the crispy breadcrumb was heaven and the smell in the was out of this world! I’ve tweaked the original recipe to suit
