Vegan

No meat, dairy, eggs, honey or other animal products. Just pure veggie goodness.

I’m not vegan but I have friends and family who are and I know some of you, my readers, are too so I try my best to give you a good range of yummy treats, both meals and desserts.

The easiest salad in the world

Posted on January 14, 2012

Not only is this the easiest salad in the world, but it can also be the tastiest if made with home grown vegetables.

I was lucky enough to score a beautifully crisp and slightly bitter home grown cucumber and knew this was the only way it could be served. (more…)

Marinated mushroom, watercress & pomegranate salad

Posted on December 2, 2011

Mushrooms are not usually a vegetable associated with the Aussie festive season during Summer time. Which is a shame, because they are such a versatile ingredient.

I’m the first to admit that mushrooms are in their element when braised in Winter stews, stroganoff, pasta sauces and slathered in butter and garlic for a stick-to-your-ribs hearty breakfast on a chilly morning, but there is so much more to mushrooms.

Summer mushroom dishes are quick and easy to prepare and most importantly, they are light and healthy, which is what we are all looking for at this gluttonous time of year (or is that just me?). Dare to be a little bit different with mushrooms!

Mushrooms are absolutely wonderful marinated as they soak up flavours and moisture quicker than a sponge. Once marinated they keep for a few days in the fridge and can be used in a myriad of ways; in salads (as seen above), on antipasto boards, next to cheese on a toothpick or skewered and BBQ’d. (more…)

Chocolate & Tofu muffins (yes tofu, really!)

Posted on October 24, 2011

“I’ve made chocolate muffins. Would you like one?” I say to my hubby.

“Yes please” he replies.

I serve him one on a plate and watch his face as he sinks his teeth in.

“What do you think?”, I ask. (more…)

Blueberry breakfast couscous

Posted on September 28, 2011

When I think of couscous, images of piping hot Moroccan tagines with fall-off-the-bone lamb and tangy perserved lemon, fill my mind.

I don’t think about eating couscous at breakfast time.

However, here we are. Today I present you with a really interesting and satisfying combination I came up with after being challenged to create a recipe using Blueberry Flavoured Craisins. (more…)

Cranberry dried fruit compote

Posted on August 5, 2011

Even though we’ve had some sunny Winter days, there is still a chill in the morning air, which means porridge is a very enticing breakfast option.

If you’re in the northern hemisphere then muesli will be a more likely choice, but everyone is in luck, because this compote goes equally well with both!

It can even masquerade as a dessert over ice cream, if you’re so inclined, although we’ll be eating it with porridge this week. (more…)