gluten-free

Cultivators of the carrot, it seems only fitting to dedicate a Dutch style recipe to the humble but mighty orange root veg! I’ve added some pumpkin here for extra creaminess but it would work just as nicely as a pure carrot soup.

Not everyone loves Brussels sprouts but these mini cabbages floating in a rich, warming curry sauce make for a delicious dish the whole family will love.

This recipe is quick, wholesome and absolutely bursting with flavour! Delicious served with your choice of protein or as a fibre-packed side for pasta or risotto on colder winter evenings.

This is a nice fresh way to serve Brussels sprouts. The sprouts are raw so make sure you slice them very thinly, otherwise their flavour will overpower the salad.

If you’re not normally a lover of Brussels sprouts, this dish is sure to turn you into a fan! The sprouts are roasted in a sweet balsamic vinegar dressing that adds a lovely flavour and makes them nice and crunchy. They do look like they come out of the oven very dark, almost burnt, but it’s just the balsamic dressing.

This tart is the perfect bring-along if you’re invited to dinner and want to contribute a dessert with some wow factor. The roasted crunchy hazelnuts intermingle beautifully with the soft sweetness of roasted figs and a tangy edge of creamy goat’s cheese. Figs are also considered an aphrodisiac, too.

Pies are one of my favourite ways to add comfort during the autumn and winter months. I feel a little leap of joy when I crack through the golden roof of flaky pastry and inhale the fragrant steam that emerges. Pies are also a handy way to use up extra vegies or herbs you have on hand and reduce food waste.

This pumpkin bread is nutrient-rich, high in protein and fibre, free from grains and gluten and can be made dairy-free. It’s super easy to make and perfect to pop into lunchboxes as a healthy treat.

Snack time just became a whole lot more interesting thanks to this Curry Spiced Trail Mix: the perfect combination of flavours from the curry spice blend with honey and a good dose of plant proteins from chickpeas, nuts and seeds. Enjoy as is or sprinkle it over salads and rice when you want to up the nutrition and flavour in your meal.

In this recipe, I soak the red lentils for 12 hours or overnight before using them as it makes them much easier to digest. If you don’t have any ghee, you can easily use olive oil instead. I’ve also added cashew butter right at the end of this dish as it adds a nice creamy flavour and helps thicken the dahl.

This is a much lighter and healthier version than a takeaway butter chicken. It’s also a very easy and quick recipe so is perfect for a midweek meal. I like to serve this with basmati rice, yoghurt and some steamed greens.

Cauliflower and sweet potato add such abundant nutrition to this traditional curry dish with a twist. Both vegetables are rich sources of antioxidants including beta carotene and sulphoraphane, which help protect the body from the stress and disease.