20 September 2021

Vegan peach tart with lemon and cardamom frangipane

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We’re in the tail of summer fruit season and I’m making the most of every summer berry and soft stone fruit I can find while they’re still here. By using them in salads and summer breakfasts, or simply munching them up by the handful in all their juicy glory. And I couldn’t let the season […]

21 July 2021

Chocolate overnight oats with cherry compote

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Summer is for quick and cold breakfasts and for eating as much summer fruit as you can while it’s at its delicious peak. So with cherry season in full swing, I love to start the day with one of my favourite quick and cold breakfasts starring this gorgeous summer fruit: chocolate overnight oats with cherry […]

3 July 2021

Vegan lemon and lavender scones with white chocolate cream

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Lavender is blooming in abundance and this can only mean one thing: it’s time to bake lemon and lavender scones! Scones are my favourite sweet treats to make for sudden cravings or unexpected guests. For all their crumbly deliciousness they’re quick and easy to whip up. They’re wonderful simply flavoured with sugar and vanilla, but […]

14 May 2021

Nettle and wild garlic soup with fennel and fresh herbs

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Officially we’re in the tail of wild garlic season. But as the ramson leaves in the back of my garden are still growing and blooming without restraint AND I just discovered a whole, lushly growing patch of them in the park, I couldn’t let the season end without posting the recipe for this wild garlic […]

21 March 2021

Vegan Easter buns with chai spices and bergamot-infused cranberries

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Easter is just around the corner. Like last year, festivities may still be small-scaled, but that’s all the more reason to make the most of Easter at home! Catch up with your loved ones over the phone, bring in those spring flowers and enjoy a leisurely Easter brunch in the small circle of your nearest […]

26 February 2021

Lentil polpette in roasted red pepper sauce

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In our house we all love pulses. With the wide variety of lentils and beans available, some of them always find their way into our soups and stews for added protein, form the base for creamy dips, or get turned into burgers when we’re up for something hearty and filling. And when comfort food is […]

12 February 2021

Vegan amaretti – soft Italian almond cookies

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Snow flakes are falling, I have a fresh batch of vegan amaretti and right this moment, life is perfect. The snowy stack you’re looking at is my vegan rendition of the classic Italian amaretti morbidi, or soft almond cookies. With their soft texture and delicate flavour, these Italian almond cookies make the ultimate indulgent treat. […]

12 February 2021

Vegan lemon tiramisu with homemade amaretti

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Citrus season is in full swing. Next to regular oranges and tangerines, blood oranges, kumquats and tangelos are widely available at the moment and in these cold, snowy days their pop of colour and fresh flavour are more than welcome! So what better way to boost your mood than with a luscious, citrus-centred sweet treat? […]

19 January 2021

Oatmeal with baked apple and a crumbly quinoa and vanilla topping

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There’s nothing as comforting as starting a chilly winter’s day with a warm bowl of goodness. I’ve been a warm-porridge-for-breakfast fan my whole life. Especially in these wintery months there’s a lot of porridge experimenting going on in our house with different grains, cooking modes and toppings. A recurring favourite is this oatmeal with soft, […]

11 January 2021

Vegan hot chocolate with freshly infused chai spices

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Happy new year! The holidays are over and regular life has started again. I planned to leap into this new year with a fresh, veg-packed recipe to drastically leave behind all holiday indulgence. But after an unusually soft winter, temperatures have now dropped to freezing point and the first snow fall has announced itself. So […]