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Breakfast Mug Cake Two Ways

Mug cakes take the cake! There’s no excuse really for skipping breakfast, or having a sweet treat anytime of the day, when a few simple ingredients, 2 minutes to mix together and a quick cook in the microwave creates this magic! If you have more time or don’t have a microwave, they can be baked in the oven. Mug cakes are versatile too as you can change up the flavours – much like my Oat Flour Baked Breakfast Cakes or my other mug cake recipes. Similar ingredients in them all yet each different!

Spiced Turmeric Latte

So good, so delicious, so healthful, so satisfying and a comforting warming feeling right down to your core. Turmeric is a powerful spice, originating from India. It has been used to season, colour and flavour foods and has been a medicinal root herb for centuries. More recently, modern Western medicine has realized the value of this amazing spice and the benefits it provides. Read the recipe on the site to learn just how amazingly beneficial to our health this wonderful root herb is!

Beverage, Breakfast, Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Healthy eating, Vegetarian, VeganRenata RichardsonMarch 21, 2022Anti-inflammatory, Antioxidant, Heart Health, Brain Health, Arthritis Relief, Cognition Support, Dementia SupportComment

Amazing Chickpea Blondies

I have been using chickpeas a lot lately. They are such a mild flavoured, nutrition-packed, versatile bean – I love how they hold their shape in savory meals and how easy they are to bake with. This vegan Amazing Chickpea Blondie recipe is no exception. You would never guess that the main ingredient in these moist and delicious blondies are chickpeas! These Blondies are a fabulous, delicious and nutritious healthy treat!

Cauliflower Alfredo Linguini

Made with cauliflower, this Alfredo recipe lightens up the original and results in a healthy, thick, garlicky tasty sauce. This recipe makes a generous amount and half the sauce is perfect for 250g of linguini, fettuccini or any other pasta you wish and you will have remaining sauce for another pasta night or to add to a wrap or sandwich or to toss roasted diced sweet potatoes in. So good!

Budget Friendly, Dairy Free, Dinner, Egg Free, Gluten Free, Healthy eating, Lunch, VeganRenata RichardsonFebruary 23, 2022Anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, Antibacterial, antiviral, VitC, Fiber, heart health, Cauliflower Alfredo LinguiniComment

Spicy Peanut Sauce

Super easy to make, My Spicy Peanut Sauce needs just a few ingredients that you likely already have in your cupboard, and no food processor required, you can use a fork or a whisk to mix the ingredients up. The combination creates something very delicious!

Budget Friendly, Condiment, Dairy Free, Gift giving, Gluten Free, Healthy eating, Mix, VeganRenata RichardsonFebruary 16, 2022immune support, Blood sugar management, Gut Healthy, Heart HealthComment

Decadent 3 Ingredient Mousse au Chocolat

There are loads of recipes out there for aquafaba chocolate mousse with loads of ingredients and long instructions. I narrowed the base recipe down to 3 ingredients and a few instructions. You can add a splash of vanilla, a teaspoon of instant coffee or espresso powder, a bit of cinnamon, some white or dark chocolate bits, top with a drizzle of caramel, chocolate shavings, berries… so many delicious possibilities. It’s a decadent treat for a special evening or to spoil someone special – like yourself! Super simple and super delicious!

Budget Friendly, Dairy Free, Dessert, Egg Free, Gluten Free, Healthy eating, No bake goods, Nut Free, VeganRenata RichardsonFebruary 9, 2022Fiber, antioxidantComment

Tahini, Date and Chocolate Chunk Cookies

Gluten free, dairy free, egg free, easy to throw together and super hearty and delicious. Having these cookies made and at the ready is so handy - one of these rich healthy cookies totally satisfies that rising hunger in-between meals when you need something quick.

Easy Stuffed Eggplant 2 Ways: Vegan and Meat Lovers

Are you like me and like to include vegetarian, or vegan, meals into your week’s meal planning? Or do you have both conventional and vegan or vegetarian eaters in your family? Then this recipe is for you!

Dinner, Fermented Foods, Gluten Free, Healthy eating, Vegan, VegetarianRenata RichardsonJanuary 27, 2022Easy Stuffed Eggplant 2 Ways - Vegan and Meat Lovers, Aubergine, antioxidant, VitA, Fiber, Plant-based protein, iron, calcium, prebiotics, probioticsComment

Nut Free Vegan ‘Parmesan’

This Nut Free Vegan ‘Parmesan’ so simple to make, only 5 ingredients. And it really enhances the flavour of food. Give it a try for yourself and you’ll agree that this is a great alternative to dairy parmesan! Or use it together with dairy parmesan – together they are a delicious combination!

Condiment, Egg Free, Gift giving, Gluten Free, Healthy eating, Mix, Nut Free, VeganRenata RichardsonJanuary 25, 2022Nut Free Vegan Parmesan, Vegan, Hemp Hearts, Nutritional Yeast, plant based protein, essential fatty acids, calcium, B VitaminsComment

French Salad Dressing

Another homemade recipe – this time for French salad dressing. A few simple ingredients are all you need to have a delicious fresh dressing to toss your greens with or use in a recipe. When you make your own dressing, you know the healthy ingredients that went into it, can reduce the salt and sugar content, and end up with a much tastier dressing! Plus bragging rights that you made it yourself!

Condiment, Dairy Free, Egg Free, Gift giving, Gluten Free, Healthy eating, Home, Salad, Vegetarian, VeganRenata RichardsonJanuary 19, 2022French Salad Dressing, DIY Salad DressingComment

DIY Onion Soup Mix

So quick and easy to make and party stable for many months, I make my DIY Onion Soup Mix often and use it in a bunch of savory dishes – really wherever commercial onion soup is called for, and a pinch here and there to lightly season a dish. And of course, a heaping teaspoon and boiling water makes a great warming drink!

Condiment, Dairy Free, Egg Free, Gift giving, Gluten Free, Healthy eating, Kitchen Hack, Mix, VeganRenata RichardsonJanuary 17, 2022DIY Onion Soup MixComment

Spiced Braised Cabbage Wedges

This braised cabbage recipe that is SO good and different from how you may have cooked cabbage in the past, and this recipe with the coconut milk and chickpeas and carrot makes it next level!

Dairy Free, Dinner, Egg Free, Gluten Free, Healthy eating, Lunch, Light Supper, Side Dishes, Vegan, VegetarianRenata RichardsonJanuary 6, 2022Anti-inflammatory, Antioxidant, FOlate, fiber Comments

One Pan Quick, Easy and Delicious Pasta Limone

We love this Pasta Limone recipe all year round – especially on busy days! It is one of my ‘back pocket’ recipes – pasta lends itself so well to that! It’s a one pan wonder so clean up is super easy. You can serve it with a salad on the side or a meat or protein of your choice – tempeh sautéed in a little tamari or soy sauce is delightful!

Dairy Free, Dinner, Egg Free, Gluten Free, Healthy eating, Light Supper, Lunch, Side Dishes, Vegan, VegetarianRenata RichardsonDecember 29, 2021One Pan, Pasta Limone, lemon, Vitamin C, Antioxidant, Gluten Free, dairy free, iron support Comments

Roasted Sweet Potato Garlic Hummus

Roasted Sweet Potato Garlic Hummus – YUM! It’s an easy and nutritious recipe to make and makes a generous amount to have in your fridge as an appetizer, to have as a protein packed snack, to spread on a sandwich, dollop on pasta or roasted veggies – so many ways to enjoy it!

Oat Cups

These Oat Cups are healthy and delicious, with protein, healthy fat and carbs – a perfect combo to fuel efficiently for busy mamas, grown-ups and kiddies alike! Great to have on hand for a quick and nutritious breakfast, snack or dessert that feels like a wonderful indulgence but is actually healthy for you. Fill with your choice of filling – dark chocolate melted with PB, cashew cream and diced fruit, yogurt and berries, yogurt and granola, PB and Chia Jam... the combinations are endless and delicious!