Healthy Eating

No more chasing after the ice-cream truck, make your own cool coconut banana ice cream and soft chewy chocolate chip cookies.

My challenge for you is to cook (and eat) everything in your fridge before you shop again. This eliminates food waste, saves a bit of money, and you get to exercise being creative with your meals.

I prefer my burgers to be made with nothing but plants, so I make my own. This green burger is loaded with nutrients to leave you feeling satisfied.

We made these burgers for an Action Against Hunger burger-themedsupper club and they were such a hit that we knew we needed to sharethem with you. They’re so easy to make and the mix of quinoa, blackbeans, mushrooms and chilli is delicious. MAKES 6 LARGE BURGERS   1 red onion, finely chopped2 garlic cloves, roasted(see […]

A tree-nut lover with a peanut allergy, Mike Duckworth started Nutcessity in Bristol in 2016 to make disruptive, natural nut butters. Mike says: Generally I’ll get up at 6 and put the kettle on, or check social media and e-mails (I’m trying to get better at taking it slower and planning the day). If I’m […]

Although spelt flour is best for this recipe, it also works with plain gluten-free flour. We tried other flours, including brown rice, buckwheat and coconut, but found they didn’t create the right fluffiness. Also, note that the dough does look quite thick, so don’t  be surprised by that – it all comes together perfectly when […]

I just love how quick and easy falafels are to make whilst still tasting so delicious. You can add in anything and everything you like and there are so many ways to eat them. Pop them in a pitta, in a buddha bowl or just straight into a tub of hummus, the possibilities are endless. I’ve […]

VEGETARIAN PREP: 15 minutes COOK: 13 minutes SERVES 2 INGREDIENTS5 large eggs 2 tablespoons plain unsweetened almond milk ¼ teaspoon sea salt ¹⁄8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 teaspoons minced garlic ¹⁄8 teaspoon chilli flakes 225g fresh baby spinach leaves, washed well and spun dry 115g soft fresh vegan cheese, […]

VEGAN, VEGETARIAN PREP: 10 minutes COOK: 15 minutes SERVES 2 INGREDIENTS300g fresh cauliflower florets350g fresh broccoli florets5 small pattypan squash, trimmed and quartered2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil50g thin slivers red onion2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger1 garlic clove, minced 175ml full-fat coconut milk 1 tablespoon liquid aminos 1 tablespoon cider vinegar ½ teaspoon coarse salt ¼ […]

VEGAN, VEGETARIAN PREP: 20 minutes STAND: 1 to 2 hours SERVES 2 INGREDIENTS50g thin slivers sweet onion 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice 75g trimmed, torn fresh kale leaves 2 tablespoons olive oil ¼ teaspoon coarse salt ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 50g fresh baby spinach leaves 1 small avocado, halved, pitted, peeled, and thinly […]

You may have heard of the ketogenic diet. This low-carbohydrate, moderate- protein, high-fat way of eating has taken the wellness world by storm. The ketogenic diet promises to shift  your metabolism into a fat-burning powerhouse, allowing you to lose stubborn weight that you may have been holding on to for years. The ketogenic diet promises […]

I think this has been one of our most requested recipes. I can’t begin to count the number of emails I’ve had asking for it, so I’m really excited to finally share it with you. Both the chilli and the corn bread are surprisingly easy to make and they taste so incredibly good! The chilli […]

We’ve made this cake to celebrate team birthdays at our office more times than I can remember and everyone loves it. It used to be called a MaE cake in the deli, so if you’re looking for that recipe this is it! I know lots of people get worried about baking cakes, and think they’re […]

I ate so many pieces of this torte while we were testing the recipe! It’s rich, indulgent and chocolatey with a lovely mix of ground almonds, maple and dates. for the chocolate torte300g ground almonds150g buckwheat flour50g cacao powder50g coconut sugarpinch of sea salt200ml maple syrup100ml date syrup200ml almond milkthe water from 1 × 400g […]

When we’re catering for guests who may be a little sceptical of a vegan meal we tend to go with dishes that feel familiar and accessible, like a risotto. Here we swapped the traditional butter and cheese for almond milk and nutritional yeast, which I know sounds weird but it works. Cooking the rice in […]