Recipe

This was one of my very first recipes, created from a combination of a beetroot “risotto” in a cookbook and my favourite dish at a cafe. The sweet earthiness of the beetroot combines perfectly with the peppery rocket and salty feta. This dish is hearty enough to eat as a main dish but also makes a fabulous side, especially with lamb.

You will be in taste heaven with this spread! The falafel mixture freezes brilliantly for about a month — don’t cook it.

Perfect for the colder months, this Hearty Kale & Potato Soup. Garnish with mixed sprouts, sliced chilli, crispy kale and spring onions.

These naturally occurring plant compounds have a wide range of health benefits and help prevent chronic diseases such as cancer, heart disease and diabetes.

This is such a beautiful dish to have in autumn. The leeks and onions become caramelised and sweeten up in the oven, adding a gorgeous depth to the salad.

Kidney beans are a great source of plant-based protein and they can assist in achieving a full and satisfied feeling after eating. Kidney beans can also help balance blood sugar levels.

This is hands down one of my favourite salads. I often make one up on the weekend and portion it for lunches for the week. Add your protein of choice and enjoy the delicious nutty flavour of freekeh along with the pops of sweet and sour from the currants and lemon. You can easily serve this salad warm or cold, so it’s super versatile.

I love porridge. I’m that weirdo who always chooses porridge when offered. It was a revelation to my porridge-loving soul to discover that savoury oats are just as good as sweet. Simply cook your oats in your stock of choice, then top with your favourite additions. This is my favourite power breakfast.

This delicious flan not only tastes amazing but is also good for you. Bananas are one of the best sources of vitamin B6, required by the body for healthy nervous system function. This important vitamin is needed to make neurotransmitters serotonin and GABA, and for energy production in muscles. Bananas are rich in potassium, which helps maintain a healthy functioning heart and nervous system as well as keep blood pressure levels normal.

I know basil is the go-to for pasta, but I love crisp, fresh parsley with cauliflower so I have chosen parsley for this dish. You can now buy fantastic gnocchi in many different flavours and cauliflower is becoming very popular. You can use any flavour of gnocchi with this sauce.

These wholesome wraps are full of delicious cream cheese and salmon. They have a hint of lemon, horseradish and capers, all topped with fresh, peppery rocket.

This recipe is the perfect mid-week dinner and is great for the family. Use lean beef mince to make the meatballs a healthier option. I also love adding herbs like parsley and oregano to my meatballs to really lift the dish and give it a fresh flavour. Use fresh, soft flatbreads to roll up and eat.